Ehsan Haider

Ehsan Haider is a Planning Specialist with a degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Management and Technology, Lahore. He provides strategic planning support to UK-based consultancies, with a focus on planning permission, feasibility studies, planning appeals, and pre-application advice. With cross-jurisdictional experience and a sound understanding of UK planning policy, his writing addresses key issues in urban development and residential planning.

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Site planning

Ehsan Haider

City Planner vs Urban Planner: What’s the Difference?

City planners focus on local zoning and neighborhood growth, while urban planners tackle regional development, transit, and sustainability. Though roles overlap, the main difference lies in scale. Both use tools like GIS and AutoCAD. Platforms like Digital Blue Foam support both by enabling fast, data-driven planning and analysis across all project stages.

AI Generative Design

Ehsan Haider

Generative Architecture: What Does It Entail?

Discover how generative design and AI transform architecture with smart, optimized, and sustainable building solutions.

Sustainability First

Ehsan Haider

Guide to Sustainable Urban Planning

Cities are growing rapidly, leading to pollution, overcrowding, and rising climate risks. Sustainable urban planning offers a solution—designing clean, inclusive, and climate-ready cities. It focuses on compact development, green infrastructure, walkability, climate resilience, and social equity. Key strategies include transit-oriented development, green building codes, and nature-based solutions. Cities like Copenhagen, Singapore, and Medellín showcase real-world success. However, challenges like policy fragmentation, short political cycles, and funding remain. Tools like Digital Blue Foam (DBF) help planners visualize environmental data, test design scenarios, and build resilient cities. With DBF, urban design becomes smarter, faster, and aligned with a sustainable future for all.