46 Desire Paths That Expose Urban Design Fails

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 …

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From Asphalt to Awesome: 7 Car-Centric Cities That Did a U-Turn on Urban Design

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.

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The 31 Most Ridiculous Bike Lane Fails In The World

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 …

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