by 0 Wildlife crossings are life-saving infrastructure for both humans and animals. Around the world, engineers are building bridges and tunnels to help animals safely cross highways, reconnect migration routes, and avoid deadly collisions. From massive land bridges in North America to tiny amphibian tunnels in Europe, these crossings are changing the way we think about road design. Here are some of …
by 0 Urban development is supposed to make cities better. More efficient, more livable, more beautiful. But sometimes, it does the exact opposite. These 28 photos from around the world show just how bleak, repetitive, and soul-crushing modern development can get. From endless concrete blocks to dystopian towers with zero green space, this is the side of city planning no one wants …
by 0 Desire paths appear when people choose the most direct route over the one designed for them. You’ll see them slicing through parks, crossing busy corners, or cutting across awkward landscaping. These trails reveal where planning fails to match real-world behavior. Some cities treat them as a nuisance. Others recognize them as free user feedback and adjust their infrastructure. These 46 …
by 0 Victorian bicycle photos offer a rare glimpse into a time when cycling was new, daring, and a little bit radical. It was a time when bikes were the future. These historic photos show just how bold, stylish, and committed early cyclists really were. From women challenging social norms in bloomers to men balancing on absurdly tall penny-farthings, cycling in the …
by 0 HOAs, short for homeowners associations, have a reputation for micromanaging every little detail. Whether it’s the color of your mailbox, the length of your grass, or the crime of leaving a trash bin visible for six minutes, nothing escapes their watchful eye. These 21 memes perfectly capture the absurdity, pettiness, and unhinged energy that some HOAs bring to the table. …
by 0 I love when cities realize they messed up urban design and actually do something about it. They’re tearing out highways, restoring parks, and designing streets that work for people instead of just traffic. Below are 7 cities that made a hard U-turn on urban design. The before-and-after results are honestly kind of incredible.
by 0 I love that more cities across the world are recognizing the importance of bike lanes and bike paths. Commuting by bike reduces traffic congestion, wear and tear on the roads, makes people healthier, and makes cities more liveable. Though I’m sure each bike lane below started with the best of intentions, there are clearly some growing pains when it comes …
