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00:03:10
Liveable
is
used
in
the
context
of
dense
cities,
and
refers
to
them
being
fit
for
people
of
all
ages
and
levels
of
abilities.
A
liveable
city
provides
all
the
necessary
amenities
for
a
healthy
and
balanced
lifestyle,
including
walkability
and
accessibility,
attractive
public
places,
affordability,
and
effective
transport
systems.
Finally,
the
term
poetic,
which
ribbons
its
way
throughout
the
course,
refers
to
what
appeals
to
the
imagination,
and
something
that
has
a
sensitive,
evocative
style
of
expression
that
will
speak
to
the
human
emotions.
00:03:52
Let
me
now
give
you
three
real-life
examples
of
designs
that
I
find
enchanting
and
poetic,
and
that
I
feel
bring
a
touch
of
magic
to
everyday
events.
The
first
one
is
an
interactive
dancing
traffic
light
mannequin
by
Smart
in
Lisbon,
Portugal.
The
interaction
happens
in
a
special
box
where
people
can
enter
and
dance
to
music.
The
dancing
is
then
translated
in
real
time
into
the
traffic
light
when
the
light
is
red,
making
it
an
entertaining
and
engaging
way
to
wait
at
the
red
light.
This
charming
concept
succeeds
in
bringing
fun
and
safety
into
everyday
city
life.
The
second
is
a
set
of
music-making
swings
placed
near
a
bus
stop
in
Montreal,
Canada.
The
21
swings
only
create
melodies
when
people
cooperate
by
moving
in
harmony,
making
it
a
fun
and
interactive
way
to
wait
at
the
stop.
The
swings
bring
playfulness
into
urban
life,
stimulating
a
sense
of
ownership
of
the
public
space,
and
at
the
same
time,
uniting
people
of
all
ages
and
backgrounds
together
in
a
shared
experience.
00:05:04
And
the
third
example
is
the
illuminated
Philips
design
stools
called
Glowing
Places.
The
stools
illuminate
once
sat
on,
and
stay
so
for
a
while
after
being
vacated,
dimming
out
slowly
to
signify
that
someone
was
there
before.
Again,
this
is
a
charming
and
quietly
poetic
way
to
connect
people.
The
light
level
also
varies
with
the
number
of
people
sitting,
and
the
length
of
time
they
stay
creates
a
social
interactive
pattern,
enhancing
feelings
of
rest,
tranquillity,
and
personal
connectivity.
So
now
it's
over
to
you.
I'm
very
much
looking
forward
to
seeing
the
examples
of
enchanting
and
poetic
urban
design
that
you
will
find
and
will
share
with
us
shortly.
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