Because architectural facades are noticed first, the beauty of urban design is often overlooked. But thanks to the World Urban Planning Instagram account, we can see a city’s framework in full view. The page features stunning aerial images of Copacabana’s picturesque coastlines, distinct and innovative infrastructures in Saudi Arabia, and lush greenery in a forested suburb in the Netherlands, among others. We’ve put together some photos that stood out. Scroll through this list and see the world in a different light, literally. Dr. Liu Thai Ker is primarily credited with Singapore’s modern architecture. One of his insights focused on long-term planning. “In 1982 when we had the money and decided to build the MRT, the lines were already there and the land had already been acquired.” “When we design cities in ways that require people to drive rather than walk, and when we design streets that make biking dangerous, we discourage people from engaging in physical activity." In the United States, the city of Chicago followed suit in 2023 by installing more than 50 lanes of bike-friendly routes. The government also added concrete barriers in streets with unprotected lanes to ensure safety. “Gary, Indiana, was originally planned for 200,000 people. The closest the city ever got to that number was in 1950 when it had 178,320 people. Today, Gary has 80,000 people—less than it did in 1930.” “Planning includes better housing and transportation, as well as parks and rivers that are clean and available for use by the public. “We are preparing Gary not for growth, but for stabilization. We were working with the city to find projects that will attract businesses and strengthen the urban core.” Division head Kathy Dickhut recognizes the importance of these structures, especially when growing crops under the city’s weather pattern. “In hoop houses, crops like kale can be grown 10 months out of the year, even in a Chicago climate.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
