With increasing urban density, cities are being forced to find sustainable alternative solutions to problems of transportation in urban centers. In cities like Hong Kong, where urban density remains a major issue, creative projects have dramatically changed the urban landscape. Read more
Most people associate cable cars with San Francisco. However, they were once a popular form of transit in Seattle. From 1902 to 1912, the cable car system was at its peak, but by 1940, all routes were converted to bus routes. Today, they are making a comeback.
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The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program began in 1984 as part of a campaign to eradicate graffiti citywide. Since then, over 3,000 murals have been created, and each has become a distinctive part of the city’s landscape. Read more
An innovative air-filtration system is the central feature of the proposed CO2ngress Gateway Towers, a skyscraper project envisioned by two students at the Illinois Institute of Technology. But how practical is it? Read more
Despite a growing appetite in today's cities for local food, urban distribution networks and the availability of adequate space remains a challenge. A new community kitchen in San Francisco is aiming to address that. Read more
Copenhagen's Ørestad district is closely linked to both the city's airport and Sweden - only half an hour away by train - with high business potential as a result. In addition to this, the new urban district was also envisioned to incorporate all the needs for a newly-born community. Read more
With the growing popularity of crowdfunding platforms, urban planning professionals have begun to explore the potential of web-based brainstorming. But do citizens know their neighborhoods better than planning firms? And does that mean they should be given the responsibility to shape their future? Read more