Posts Tagged 'structures'

INFOGRAPHIC: How 10 Historical Planners Have Shaped Today’s Cities

Urban design isn’t easy, so when we find a way to make cities work, we often stick with it for a decent chunk of time. Throughout history, urban planners have presented different ideas on how to design successful cities, and their impact is still being felt today. This infographic looks at how ten urban planners have shaped cities, including London, Paris and Washington D.C.

Moving Cape Town’s Harbour

From certain positions, the elevated foreshore freeway looks like massive concrete ribbons that cut Cape Town off from the ocean, block views and overshadow barren land. It seems like the idea of knocking down this monument to the automobile has been discussed almost since it was constructed.