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Urban Design

Explore how urban design shapes better cities. Discover ideas in planning, public space, and smart infrastructure that make life more connected and sustainable.

The Coronavirus and the Future of Main Street

The Coronavirus and the Future of Main Street

As storefronts closed and foot traffic disappeared, the future of Main Street was thrown into question. But from crisis came innovation—rethinking public space, embracing e-commerce, and rebuilding stronger, more adaptive local businesses.

Los Angeles to Breathe New Life into Historic Olive Grove

Los Angeles to Breathe New Life into Historic Olive Grove

Once forgotten, a historic olive grove in Los Angeles is getting a second life. The city’s revitalization project blends conservation, community engagement, and urban greening to reconnect people with the land’s rich past.

Many Cities in the US Could Grow All Their Own Food

Many Cities in the US Could Grow All Their Own Food

Surprisingly, many American cities could feed themselves by fully using available land for agriculture. With the right infrastructure and policy support, urban farming could transform how we grow and access food locally.

Kift Imagines the Modular City of the Future

Kift Imagines the Modular City of the Future

With vans as building blocks and nature as the backdrop, Kift’s concept challenges traditional city planning. Their mobile living model blends tiny home living, remote work, and communal infrastructure into a flexible, futuristic lifestyle.

Mexico City's Garden-Lined Highway Is Thriving, but Not Without Criticism

Mexico City's Garden-Lined Highway Is Thriving, but Not Without Criticism

The Via Verde project transformed Mexico City’s concrete highway pillars into vertical gardens. While the initiative offers environmental and aesthetic benefits, critics question its sustainability, funding, and actual ecological impact.

Dynamic Tower Will Be Powered by the Wind to Glow in Silicon Valley At Night

Green Innovation

Dynamic Tower Will Be Powered by the Wind to Glow in Silicon Valley At Night

Set to rise in Silicon Valley, this twisting wind-powered tower isn’t just a visual marvel—it’s a statement of clean energy and innovation. Designed to move with the breeze and glow at night, it redefines sustainable urban landmarks.

Going Green: Urban Farming in Hanoi

Going Green: Urban Farming in Hanoi

In Hanoi, a quiet agricultural movement is growing skyward. From apartment balconies to rooftop gardens, locals are embracing urban farming to produce fresh food, connect with nature, and build greener cities.

Supertall skyscrapers linked by planted terraces to be built in Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects

Supertall skyscrapers linked by planted terraces to be built in Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects

Set to rise in Shenzhen’s rapidly evolving skyline, this ambitious project features multiple towers joined by planted terraces. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the complex blends aerodynamic forms, sustainability, and public space in a bold vertical ecosystem.

Tokyo Is Being Recreated As 100 Piece 3D Printed Map You Can Own

Tokyo Is Being Recreated As 100 Piece 3D Printed Map You Can Own

iJet Inc.‘s “One Hundred Tokyo” project offers a 1:12,500 scale 3D-printed map of Tokyo, divided into 100 detailed, magnetic tiles using ZENRIN’s mapping data.

Garden terraces link living spaces in Ha House by Vo Trong Nghia Architects

Garden terraces link living spaces in Ha House by Vo Trong Nghia Architects

In this verdant urban retreat, garden terraces cascade through living spaces, offering shade, serenity, and natural ventilation. Vo Trong Nghia’s HA House redefines city living with a focus on sustainability and biophilic design.

Photos and scans reveal abandoned ruins of Casa Sperimentale

Photos and scans reveal abandoned ruins of Casa Sperimentale

Casa Sperimentale, an experimental concrete treehouse by Giuseppe Perugini and Uga de Plaisant, stands abandoned near Rome. Detailed photos and scans reveal its unique design.

California Passes First Law in the Country to Require Solar Panels on New Homes

California Passes First Law in the Country to Require Solar Panels on New Homes

In a historic move, California has passed a law requiring solar panels on most new homes. The mandate is a major step toward reducing the state’s carbon footprint and promoting long-term energy savings for homeowners.