Urban Planning

In a quiet neighborhood in the south of Berlin is one of the most ambitious social housing experiments of the 20th century.

The secret behind these nostalgic light fixtures: They're not as old as they may seem.

The history of West London’s water supply.

An unexpected public exhibit showcases the diversity of Dutch street posts.

An iconic fountain dedicated to the Roman goddess Flora stands in the heart of Mumbai.

Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.

Meet me at the most confusing intersection in Seattle.

Bangkok's take on the High Line is a park on a traffic bridge above the iconic Chao Phraya River.

Piran’s oldest square is laden with history and a beautiful 18th-century reservoir.

This huge limestone slab is considered the largest paving stone in Belgium and a relic of the earliest modern paving in Brussels.

How did a fuel storage container become one of the most famous sights in the sporting world of cricket?

London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.

These colorful staircases can be found around Goa’s capital.

A unique urban square characterized by raw concrete structures and bold geometric forms.

An interim housing alternative to FEMA trailers that is designed for densely populated areas during recovery and rebuilding following a natural disaster.

A terrace reminiscent of Rome's Spanish Steps is tucked away in a little park in Washington, D.C.

When local government began removing public benches, the public pushed back, and vibrant, community-built seating now outnumbers the official shelters at Chattanooga bus stops.