In relation to urban design, concepts can change. An abstract, cold design can disturb our idea of the city and, unfortunately, such design is very typical at the present time. The result of this is urban space design without citizens, the exclusion of a high quality lifestyle and natural sensations, and the production of spaces of little or no interest. In the future we must change and this change should begin now with information and with new ideas. Citizen participation and involvement is very important because I think that in this context, sometimes architectural projects do not represent the interests of citizens. Citizens using the city on a daily basis often have different needs to those addressed in urban planning by local and national authorities and private planners. This paper develops this idea. With regard to our feelings and new urban design tools, I want to show us a different view of the city, demonstrating contrasts in the urban landscape, a city full of life, the present situation and empty, open spaces. The city is the context of sensorial feelings, sounds and smells, while at the same time being the subject of iconic, representative and artistic elements. In this area we need to talk about the sustainability of our resources and also of our senses.
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