Unplanned Development

Nepal Earthquake a Reminder of the Critical Role of Planning Enforcement

It's too late to save the lives of thousands in Nepal, but can other cities in South Asia and around the world learn from the mistakes of unplanned growth before another catastrophic event?

April 28, 2015 - CityLab

The Unplanned City

David Knight and Finn Williams ask, "what can we build without planning?" Turns out that a lot of things get built without process, from building extensions to temporary structures.

September 21, 2010 - BLDGBLG

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