Urban Planning Archives

Banksy's latest work, a thoughtfully pruned cherry tree mural on Hornsey Road, ignites discussion on urban nature in London, stirring local and global audiences alike.

March 25, 2024

Artivism

Banksy’s Latest Single Pruned Cherry Tree Art on Hornsey Road Reflects London’s Urban Nature Debate

There’s a constant stir these days on Hornsey Road, a street in Finsbury Park to the north of London. A mix of the curious, journalists, and Instagrammers gather around the new work

Bhutan's landscape is about to transform with Gelephu Mindfulness City, stretching across 1,000 sq km. P>C Google

Architecture·Design·Sustainability

Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Targets Negative Carbon Footprint in Urban Sustainability Drive

On the 116th National Day of Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk announced an inspiring city-wide design-led sustainability approach known as Gelephu Mindfulness City. This futuristic-sustainable city has been designed in collaboration with BIG Architects and ARUP, a design and

January 17, 2024

Reengineering the ‘Great Stink’: A Look into the London City’s Massive Super Sewer

Architecture·Europe·Pollution·Water

In an ambitious bid to transform the centuries-old, creaky sewage system of London, Tideway, a private utility company, has been spearheading the construction of

Battery Park Elevation by 5 Feet: NYC’s $1.7 Billion Strategy Against Rising Seas Set for 2026

Disaster·News

Battery Park, the iconic coastal park at the southwestern tip of Manhattan Island with views of the Statue of Liberty, will be raised by