Introduction
Planning cities and public spaces is a complex approach that requires consideration of a wide range of areas of human life. In the discussion post, the author highlights the main aspects and possible benefits of applying writings from the Holy Bible in order to construct just, equal, and comfortable urban spaces and cities.
Discussion
Among the main aspects that the author considers essential are people, collaboration, and communication. It is important to emphasize that respecting the fundamental principles of human life, rights, and freedoms in urban planning is critical to a quality urban environment (Moraitis & Rassia, 2019). It is crucial to be guided by the holy commandments of the Bible. For example, Christians believe that God has entrusted them with the care of His creation, including the environment and urban spaces (Ryrie, 1973, Mark 12:31). Consequently, cities must follow God’s image and be just and conducive to human development. Therefore, the Holy Bible will allow people to do urban planning with reflection on the principles of livable, sustainable, and eco-friendly cities.
In addition, special attention in the discussion the author gives to the communication between people and their attitude to each other. The Bible says that God is justifiable and assumes equality for people (Ryrie, 1973, Isaiah 61:8). Therefore, regardless of people’s income or social status, urban planning can reflect this point by creating neighborhoods that provide all residents with equal access to resources and opportunities (Cullingworth & Caves, 2014). These principles from the Bible and Christian worldviews might be crucial in city and urban planning and will be helpful for people to build a better future (Barrett, 2018).
Conclusion
Hence, if people in such professions as architects, designers, and urban planners took the Holy Scriptures into account, cities and urban spaces would be more just than they are today.
References
Barrett, C. (2018). Everyday ethics for practicing planners. Routledge
Cullingworth, B. J., & Caves, R. (2014). Planning in the USA: Policies, issues, and processes (4th Ed.). Routledge.
Moraitis, K., & Rassia, S. T. (2019). Urban ethics under conditions of crisis: Politics, architecture, landscape sustainability and multidisciplinary engineering. World Scientific.
Ryrie, C. C. (1973). New International Version (NIV). Biblica. Web.