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A Good City is Like a Good Facade
Stockholm, a city I have known intimately for decades, reveals its true charm not in the gloss of new paint, but in the textured narratives etched into its aging walls. As a chronicler of its changing faces, I've witnessed its evolution from the quiet aftermath of World War II, when sleigh bells still echoed on cobblestones, to the bustling metropolis of today. The city's enduring appeal, as I see…
Architecture: Historic choir house to be converted into apartments in Helsinki's Etu-Töölö
Helsingin Sanomat reports on a significant urban development in Helsinki's Etu-Töölö district: the transformation of the historic Laulu-Miesten building into residential apartments. This architectural…
Former police station site in Seoul to become library and public housing complex
Seoul is embarking on an ambitious project to transform the former Geumcheon Police Station site in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, into a vibrant cultural hub and much-needed residential space. This developm…
CFD on Rasuna Said to Officially Start June 1 Amidst Ongoing Improvements
CNN Indonesia reports on a significant development for Jakarta's urban landscape and recreational life: the official launch of Car Free Day (CFD) on Jalan Rasuna Said. Governor Pramono Anung's announc…
From Marina Park to Marina City Center: San Miguel's beloved commercial space gets a new mega-project
The transformation of the old Marina Park site into Marina City Center marks a significant urban development for San Miguel, Lima. This ambitious mixed-use project, encompassing residential, commercia…
Lappeenranta Market Hall Faces Demolition Based on Decades-Old Precedents
Helsingin Sanomat reports on a contentious plan in Lappeenranta to demolish the city's 1956 market hall. The city council has approved a zoning change that paves the way for the structure's removal, w…
