
Cultural Context in Urban Planning | Sara Amare Gebremeskel | Clever Hybrids S7E8
08/08/24 • 9 min
African cities can't, and shouldn't, be built exactly like European cities!
Drawing from the Tigray concept of Mereba, Sara discusses how traditional courtyard spaces can inspire modern, inclusive, and sustainable street designs. She shares insights on adapting these cultural elements to create pedestrian-friendly environments and resilient urban infrastructure in East African cities.
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African cities can't, and shouldn't, be built exactly like European cities!
Drawing from the Tigray concept of Mereba, Sara discusses how traditional courtyard spaces can inspire modern, inclusive, and sustainable street designs. She shares insights on adapting these cultural elements to create pedestrian-friendly environments and resilient urban infrastructure in East African cities.
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Follow Sara on LinkedIn
Follow MerebatatStreet on LinkedIn
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Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV)
Produced and Edited by Cross Gen
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Follow Clever Hybrids on LinkedIn
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business or collab inquiries: [email protected]
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