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Understanding Urban Cycling : Exploring the Relationship Between Mobility, Sustainability and Capital
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That Strange Necessity
Portmeirion is one of the wonders of Wales. This colourful Italianate village, established on the Welsh coast by the extraordinary-and eccentric-self-taught architect, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, demonstrates the force of his belief that beauty is a "strange necessity".That Strange Necessity offers a visual and poetic tribute to his creation, a place of pilgrimage for all who care about the quality of the relationship between the built and natural environment.On a smaller scale, Portmeirion deserves to be set beside cities like Bath, Oxford--even Venice--for its successful harmonisation of form and function.Designed as a series of seven walks across and around the village and radiating out into the wild garden to the west of Portmeirion, this book portrays in paint and verse the buildings, monuments and sights that comprise its strange integrity and strong attraction for all who 'have eyes to see'.The Introduction provides a concise history of Portmeirion--from pre-historic times to the present day--and a short account of the life of its architect, together with an explanation of the design of the seven walks, the choice of sights, and the inspiration that shaped the poems and pictures. Maps make it easy for visitors to follow the walks and find their way around the village and the wilderness beyond.The first sequence of poems and paintings leads the reader (and visitor) down the main street of Portmeirion to the sea, passing the Bristol Colonnade, the Piazza and Telford's Tower before reaching Portmeirion's Hotel at the water's edge.The second moves back up the hill through the Piazza and past the Town Hall, Hercules Statue, and the Bell Tower to the Belvedere.The third walk follows the coastal path from the Cliff House past the Grotto and the Viewpoint to the estuary and the Stone Boat. The fourth and fifth walks follow Portmeirion's 'Coastal Walk' and "Woodland Walk" through the wild garden called Y Gwyllt, past White Horses, the Lighthouse and the Chinese Lake; and the Children's Playground, the Stone Temple and the Dogs' Cemetery.Braver souls may explore the deeper wilderness by following Walk Six and discovering the Beach, the Ghost Garden and the Ferryman's Cottage, before returning to the village and re-ascending the hill on the seventh walk from the Triumphal Arch past Chantry Row to the picturesque Toilets near the Car Park.In words and images That Strange Necessity offers visions of Portmeirion, a place created in the twentieth century by a visionary architect, but which now seems timeless in its beauty, endlessly fascinating, and inspiring to all who visit it.
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What will mobility of the future look like?
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Will bicycles be the mobility of the future?
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Norms and Necessity
Claims about what is metaphysically necessary or possible have long played a central role in metaphysics and other areas of philosophy.Such claims are traditionally thought of as aiming to describe a special kind of modal fact or property, or perhaps facts about other possible worlds.But that assumption leads to difficult ontological, epistemological, and methodological puzzles.Should we accept that there are modal facts or properties, or other possible worlds?If so, what could these things be? How could we come to know what the modal facts or properties are?How can we resolve philosophical debates about what is metaphysically necessary or possible?Norms and Necessity develops a new approach to understanding our claims about metaphysical possibility and necessity: Modal Normativism.The Normativist rejects the assumption that modal claims aim to describe modal features or possible worlds, arguing instead that they serve as useful ways of conveying, reasoning with, and renegotiating semantic rules and their consequences.By dropping the descriptivist assumption, the Normativist is able to unravel the notorious ontological problems of modality, and provide a clear and plausible story about how we can come to know what is metaphysically necessary or possible.Most importantly, this approach helps demystify philosophical methodology.It reveals that resolving metaphysical modal questions does not require a special form of philosophical insight or intuition.Instead, it requires nothing more mysterious than empirical knowledge, conceptual mastery, and an ability to explicitly convey and renegotiate semantic rules.
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What are some brainstorming ideas for electric mobility?
Some brainstorming ideas for electric mobility could include developing more efficient battery technology to increase the range of electric vehicles, creating a network of fast-charging stations to alleviate range anxiety, implementing incentives for consumers to switch to electric vehicles such as tax breaks or rebates, and investing in infrastructure improvements to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Additionally, exploring the use of renewable energy sources to power electric vehicles and integrating smart technology to optimize charging times and energy usage could also be beneficial brainstorming ideas for electric mobility.
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What is the progress of electric mobility internationally?
Electric mobility has been making significant progress internationally, with many countries and cities implementing policies and incentives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Several major automakers have also committed to transitioning to electric vehicle production, and the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging is expanding rapidly. Additionally, there has been a growing focus on developing more sustainable and efficient battery technology to further support the growth of electric mobility. Overall, the international progress of electric mobility is promising, with increasing awareness and investment in this cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation.
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How will the mobility of the future be influenced?
The mobility of the future will be influenced by advancements in technology such as autonomous vehicles, electric cars, and smart transportation systems. These innovations will lead to increased efficiency, safety, and sustainability in transportation. Additionally, changing consumer preferences towards shared mobility services and a shift towards urbanization will also impact the way people move around in the future. Overall, the mobility of the future is likely to be more interconnected, environmentally friendly, and convenient.
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How will the mobility of the future look like?
The mobility of the future is likely to be characterized by a shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles. Electric vehicles will become more prevalent as the technology improves and the infrastructure for charging stations expands. Autonomous vehicles will also play a significant role, offering a more efficient and safer mode of transportation. Additionally, there will be a greater emphasis on shared mobility services, reducing the need for individual car ownership and promoting a more sustainable and flexible transportation system. Overall, the future of mobility will be more connected, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
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