Urbanization
City trends of today and tomorrow. Gain insights into urban development all over the globe.
Urbanization
Cheonggyecheon: How a Reclaimed River Brought Life to Seoul
South Korea's story is one of phenomenal economic growth and rapid urbanization. Following the devastating Korean War between 1950 and 1953, in just a few short decades, Seoul transformed from a war-torn city into a bustling megacity, as South Korea flourished as a global leader in technology and innovation.
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Cultural and Political Gentrification: How Urban Spaces Can Survive to It
Urban renewal through gentrification sparks debate—growth for some, displacement and cultural loss for others.
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Storm Tanks: The First Line of Defense Against Catastrophic Floods
Climate change brings shorter, heavier rainfalls, boosting flood risks. Storm tanks help by storing and gradually releasing excess water.
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Postmodular Construction: Shaping Tomorrow’s Smart Cities
Beyond AI and automation, smart cities need sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective construction to ensure safety and quality of life.
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From Wasteland to Wonderland: Green Spaces Transformation of Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba, southern Brazil's largest city, transformed from a neglected wasteland to a model of urban sustainability starting in the 1960s.
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5 Outstanding Examples of Urban Regeneration in the Mediterranean Basin
Urban regeneration pursues three goals: revitalizing communities, reducing inequalities, and enhancing environmental sustainability.
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Burden of Buildings: How New York is Sinking Under its Own Weight
New York City’s built environment is causing it to sink by one to two millimeters a year, according to a research published last year
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Futuristic Cities to Change the World: Saviors of Civilization or Impossible Utopias?
In the last 20 years, up to 91 new urban developments have been announced. Many are rationally planned megalopolises, built from scratch.