Debbie | Cities & Law

Urban planning + Economy + Law (England & Wales) + Data | How cities work | 从规划 经济 法律的角度看城市

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

Tanzhe Temple reflects traditional Chinese principles of site selection and spatial order.

Located in the western hills of Beijing, it is embedded within a բնական landscape, using mountains and water systems in line with Feng Shui to create environmental harmony. The temple follows a clear north–south axial layout with hierarchical courtyards, similar to imperial planning logic, reinforcing order and movement.

Today, it also illustrates modern planning challenges: balancing heritage conservation, tourism access, and ecological protection within Beijing’s peri-urban green belt.
#tanzhe #beijing #architect #urbanplanning

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

Valencia stands out as a remarkably liveable city. The integration of green spaces, walkability, and waterfront access creates a balanced urban experience.
Infrastructure feels efficient and well-maintained, supporting both daily life and tourism seamlessly.
What truly sets it apart is its bold architectural identity. Those futuristic forms coexist with historic fabric, giving the city a distinct and memorable character.
#Valencia #spain #urbandesign

[Restoring Your Faith in Humanity @HumanityChad]

After serving for 14 years as PM, the Dutch leader handed over government and left on his bicycle.

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

@lang_lang ❤️👍

[Cambridge University @Cambridge_Uni]

We are delighted to announce that the University of Cambridge has received a commitment of £190 million – the biggest individual donation to a British university in modern times – to establish the Rokos School of Government.

This incredibly generous donation comes from investor and entrepreneur Chris Rokos.

The mission of the new School is to equip future leaders to navigate increasingly complex domestic and global political environments in a challenging and rapidly-changing world.

The Rokos School will build upon Cambridge’s world-leading expertise across the fields of public policy, politics and leadership, helping position us at the forefront of research and teaching in government and public leadership.

Fundamental to the School’s operation will be its direct access to Cambridge’s renowned expertise in technology and the sciences, together with disciplines more usually associated with the social sciences, arts and humanities.

The School will be built in the Cambridge West Innovation District – a vibrant community where outstanding researchers from many academic disciplines sit side by side with global businesses and innovative startups.

Explore more about the Rokos School of Government and this exciting new step for Cambridge: https://t.co/h9r5BeYTvC

#UniversityOfCambridge #CambridgeUniversity #RokosSchoolOfGovernment #ChrisRokos

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

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[ᗰᗩƳᖇᗩ @LePapillonBlu2]

Trump’s approval is at 36 percent, who the fuck are these people?

[Cambridge University @Cambridge_Uni]

Do you know what happens to the Corpus Chronophage Clock when the clocks go forward and back? ⏰

Professor Ewan St John Smith, Fellow at @CorpusCambridge, explains what happens when the clocks change, shares the history of the Chronophage, and reveals the fascinating tricks it plays.

Watch out for the wave! 👋

#CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #CorpusClock

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

Peace☮️🕊️

[Inty News @__Inty__]

一名乌克兰无人机操作员看到一名受伤的俄罗斯法西斯分子在即将被炸死时苦苦哀求。

操作员没有立即将其炸死，而是给无人机重新装上了一瓶水和一张纸条，上面写着如何向乌克兰投降。

https://t.co/igsCncekyZ

[Emilio Piano @emilio_piano_]

Lang Lang invited me to his concert in Paris 🤯🎹

After the crazy Piano Battle at Gare de Lyon, we met again on stage at Steinway Paris to play Icarus by @tonyann_ , this time together on one piano, four hands.

@lang_lang has been my biggest inspiration since I was a child.

[Not Your Average Liberal @NotAvgLiberal]

“We don’t take an oath to a King”….

“We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator”

“We take an oath to the Constitution.…and we're willing to die to protect it"

- General Mark Milley

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

Driving through Salzburg today, I couldn’t help but notice the fuel prices flashing past at a local petrol station—one of those small, everyday indicators that quietly reflect much bigger structural forces.
#Salzburg #Energy #City #EconomicCrisis

[Emilio Piano @emilio_piano_]

I met @lang_lang in Paris 🤯🎹

Today I was playing piano at Gate de Lyon when something incredible happened...

Thank you @SteinwayAndSons for allowing us to play piano in the best condition on your amazing two upright pianos!

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.

I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.

It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC.

May God bless America.

[Epic Clip Vault @EpicClipVault]

A mother complained her son wasn’t sleeping well, so the father recorded a video to find out why.

[Not Jerome Powell @alifarhat79]

The global economy right now

[True market Leader @TmarketL]

Game theory

Most people are playing the wrong game.

If you want to get rich, there are only 3 games that actually matter.

Everything else is a distraction

[Jiang Xueqin @xueqinjiang]

My lecture on why Trump will send in ground troops, and why Israel will not use tactical nukes: https://t.co/EJWRxFP4ne

[Debbie | Cities & Law @WorldlyBrief]

Happy 250th Birthday to the "Bible of Economics!" 🎂

Adam Smith’s "The Wealth of Nations" was published this day in 1776.

Whether you've read it or just claim you have (like most economists 😉), its legacy on how countries build prosperity is undeniable. 🌍🏛️

#Economics #OnThisDay #WealthOfNations

[Adam Smith Institute @ASI]

March 9th marks the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations.

To celebrate, @EamonnButler, Director and Co-founder of the Adam Smith Institute, spoke to @M_W_Palmer, Economist at the Adam Smith Institute, about why Smith's insights remain so crucial today.

🔗 👇

https://t.co/34Pbd4hH90

[Cambridge University @Cambridge_Uni]

Early morning sunlight pouring through the stained glass of @KingsColl Chapel 🌅

📸 Lloyd Mann

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack.

Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.

Now Virginia has a chance to help level the playing field. If you live in the Commonwealth, early voting begins March 6, and Election Day is on April 21. Vote YES.