Sometimes, a single image is enough to expose decades of urban damage. A recent throwback post on Reddit has reignited public anger over one of the most controversial chapters in American city planning: the destruction of walkable neighborhoods to make way for massive highway systems. A Tale of Two Photos — and a Lost Community Shared on r/UrbanHell, a subreddit … [Read more...] about Infuriating before-and-after photos of major city’s highway transformation have people outraged: ‘This breaks my heart’
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Utrecht restores historic canal made into motorway in 1970s
Utrecht, a Dutch city steeped in history, has taken a bold step towards a greener future by restoring a historic canal that was infilled in the 1970s to accommodate a 12-lane motorway. This remarkable feat of urban engineering and environmental restoration has breathed new life into the city's heart, transforming it into a vibrant waterside destination. A Historic Mistake … [Read more...] about Utrecht restores historic canal made into motorway in 1970s