Urban Development
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A Good City is Like a Good Facade
- Stockholm's beauty lies not in its pristine facades but in its worn surfaces that bear the marks of generations. - The author, having lived through significant historical periods, recalls Stockholm's transformation from the post-WWII era to the present. - The city's character is defined by its layers of history and the curiosity it inspires about what lies within its walls.
Architecture: Historic choir house to be converted into apartments in Helsinki's Etu-Töölö
- Helsinki's historic Laulu-Miesten building, previously used for offices and events, is set to be converted into apartments. - The conversion will provide homes for 40 new residents, while the lower …
Former police station site in Seoul to become library and public housing complex
- A new complex combining a public library and public housing will be built on the former site of the Geumcheon Police Station in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul. - The 20-story building, set to begin c…
CFD on Rasuna Said to Officially Start June 1 Amidst Ongoing Improvements
- Jakarta's Governor announced that the Car Free Day (CFD) event on Jalan Rasuna Said will officially commence on June 1, 2026. - The introduction of CFD in this area is part of the DKI Jakarta Provin…
From Marina Park to Marina City Center: San Miguel's beloved commercial space gets a new mega-project
- A mixed-use real estate project, Marina City Center, is being developed on the former site of Marina Park in San Miguel, Lima. - The development will include residential towers, offices, a hotel, an…
Lappeenranta Market Hall Faces Demolition Based on Decades-Old Precedents
- Lappeenranta plans to demolish a 1956-built market hall to make way for new development, possibly including an S-market. - The city council approved a zoning change enabling the demolition, aiming t…
