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Transforming Historic Urban Space into a Vibrant Cultural District

As the needs of cities change, older buildings can find themselves redundant. The challenge is to find a new purpose for these buildings, one which is historically respectful but meets the modern needs...

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How London Tried (and Failed) to Become a Cycling City

While centuries of urban development in Amsterdam resulted in a city ideal for both bicycle use and a bicycle network, the same cannot be said for London. Procrastination, poor design, and the city's...

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How Seville’s Hidden Treasures Became the World’s Largest Glued Wood Structure

When the Spanish town of Seville decided to move the location of their farmers' market, they didn't expect to find numerous items of historic value beneath the new site. These treasures dictated future...

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Urban Change in Iran: Two Millennia of Urban Planning

Iran is known as one of the oldest civilisations in the world, and many of the origins of urban planning and design can be traced back the country. Indeed, the Persian built environment has been a...

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