From the "world’s first floating village" to the "world’s most audacious balconies," New York Magazine surveys "9 Experiments in Large" for their special feature on "Global Urban Design 2012."
In case you're wondering, the world's first floating village is planned for Glasgow, Scotland, where 12 acres, "are slated to be transformed
into the first planned floating village to include homes, office space,
stores, restaurants, and a concert venue all bobbing around a U-shaped
roadway," writes Barbara Eldredge.
And the crazy balconies? They're destined for Peru, where DCPP Arquitectos envision that, "every unit of Sky Condos, a
131,570-square-foot, twenty-floor luxury condo tower in Lima will
feature its very own swimming pool situated on a private cantilevered
terrace overlooking the ocean
or a nearby golf course."
Where did construction recently begin on the biggest urban park in the world? You'll have to read the article to find out.
FULL STORY: 9 Experiments in Large
Urban Planning in Lima, Peru
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Glasgow's High Mortality Rate and a History of Poor Planning
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Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
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Portland Raises Parking Fees to Pay for Street Maintenance
The city is struggling to bridge a massive budget gap at the Bureau of Transportation, which largely depleted its reserves during the Civd-19 pandemic.
Spokane Mayor Introduces Housing Reforms Package
Mayor Lisa Brown’s proposals include deferring or waiving some development fees to encourage more affordable housing development.
Houston Mayor Kills Another Bike Lane
The mayor rejected a proposed bike lane in the Montrose district in keeping with his pledge to maintain car lanes.
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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
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Jefferson Parish Government
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