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 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.
