
Top Urban Destinations for Architecture Tours Beyond the Usual Stops
Discover 10 architecture-rich cities that blend sustainability, resilience, and heritage offering immersive design experiences beyond typical tourist spots like Paris or New York.

William H. Whyte public space theory
William H. Whyte changed how we see public plazas—his timeless observations reveal how small design choices shape urban life, connection, and sustainability.

Free GIS Data Portals Every Architecture and Planning Student Should Know
Discover 9 free GIS data portals that empower architecture and planning students to design sustainable, resilient, and inclusive spaces with accurate, high-quality geospatial data.

Designing the Last Mile Delivery Lane to Save Urban Streets
Redesigning delivery lanes is key to solving the last-mile mess, cutting congestion, supporting sustainability, and transforming streets into resilient, people-centered spaces.

Medellín Botanical Garden Great Plaza 2022: Redesigning the Public Realm for Culture and Climate Resilience
A climate-resilient and culturally rooted redesign transforms Medellín’s Great Plaza into an ecological civic hub, offering a new paradigm for inclusive public space in rapidly urbanizing cities.

Barcelona to Eliminate All Short-Term Rentals by 2029
Barcelona will ban all short-term rentals by 2029, reclaiming housing for residents, easing rents, and reducing tourism’s environmental impact through sustainable urban planning.

Tactical Urbanism and Urban Acupuncture for Localized Urban Transformation
Explores how urban acupuncture and tactical urbanism transform cities through small-scale, community-driven interventions that foster local empowerment, adaptability, and long-term systemic change.

How Phnom Penh’s Riverside and Koh Norea Reshape Public Space in Rapid Urban Growth
Phnom Penh’s waterfronts are becoming vital public realms, balancing heritage, infrastructure, and inclusive design, reflected in the transformation of Sisowath Quay and the rise of Koh Norea.