The Unimaginable Laziness of Planning - Lecture
Online lecture by Dr. Yoav Lerman as part of the Tel Aviv Municipality’s Sustainability School, focusing on urban planning and pedestrian accessibility in cities. The speaker will discuss the gap between theoretical ideas and real-world challenges in creating comfortable urban neighborhoods. Participation is free; advance registration is required.
Online lecture by Dr. Yoav Lerman as part of the Tel Aviv Municipality’s Sustainability School, focusing on urban planning and pedestrian accessibility in cities. The speaker will discuss the gap between theoretical ideas and real-world challenges in creating comfortable urban neighborhoods. Participation is free; advance registration is required.
In recent years, there has been a growing focus on walkability within urban planning. Walking contributes to human health and is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation in the city. But what are the factors that hinder or encourage walking in the city?
This lecture will address the gap between ideas and actual planning, as well as the challenges facing the design of pleasant, walkable, and engaging neighborhoods and cities.
Dr. Yoav Lerman from the Planet Institute for Urban Planning is a geographer specializing in the relationship between the built environment and movement in urban space. He leads a vision of analytical, fact-based planning capable of coping with the complexity of the city across all its aspects. Currently, Dr. Lerman serves as a planner and consultant for various national and local authorities on diverse strategic planning projects.
He was involved in preparing national and metropolitan strategic plans, including the National Strategic Plan for Roads for 2050, the Strategic Plan for High-Occupancy Transport Systems for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area for 2050, the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Mobility in Urban Space, the Strategic Plan for Cycling Infrastructure for Tel Aviv-Yafo for 2025, and more. Additionally, Dr. Lerman led master plans for mobility and development for the Netafim Municipality and the Kiryat Yam Municipality, and participated in writing a benefits report for the planned metro system for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area.
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A reminder will be sent to registrants on the day of the lecture.
Registration is open until September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) at 12:00.
Free of charge with advance registration.
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