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A Campaign to Restore Italy's Lesser-Known Historic Structures
Which one would you choose?
The Undervalued Simplicity of Bob Noorda's Vision for Milan's Metro
Transit officials haven’t given his first metro project the respect it deserved.
Capturing Hong Kong in the 'Blue Moment'
For just a few minutes a day, the sky cloaks the entire city in a glowing, azure tint.
Posters of City Life in a Fading USSR
A traveling design show toured the U.S. 25 years ago to shed light on Soviet city life under a failing but reforming government.
The Ghosts of D.C.'s Zoning Code
A wonky Tumblr documents the city’s retail shops converted into residences, thanks to arcane zoning laws.
A Changing Manhattan Through Four Decades of World Trade Center Photographs
In WTC, Brian Rose’s photographs explore presence, absence, and a constantly changing city.
A New Social Media Campaign Reveals London's High Rents and Shady Landlords
Want a moldy suburban apartment for $1,500? Then you’ve come to the right city.
Photographing China, Without the Crowds
A photographer’s solo journey leads to an uniquely beautiful take on the country’s landscapes.
When Art Photography and Old Baseball Cards Collide
One artist is merging two very different worlds and coming up with delightfully strange results.
Youth Artists Are Painting Gorgeous Murals Inside New York City Public Housing
“We want them to convey a sense of home.”
Building Engineering Marvels Out of Lego
The exhibit “Brick by Brick” features the painstaking creations of master Lego builder Adam Tucker.
More Before-and-After Photos of the World's Best Street Designs
A newly updated archive lets you track images of urban makeovers across the world.
The Design Competition That Opened Toronto to the World
When it needed a new city hall in 1958, Toronto received more than 500 submissions from all over the globe. The winning design still endures today.
Sometimes the Walls Really Do Have Ears... and Eyes, and Teeth
Exploring the freaky, anthropomorphic street art of Brazil’s Andre Muniz Gonzaga.
A Look Back at Montreal's First Subway Cars
The modest-looking MR-63s ushered in the city’s rapid transit system 50 years ago. Starting this year, they’re being phased out for sleek new models.
What Urban Hunger Looks Like Now
In her work, the photographer Joey O’Loughlin captures the diverse reality of New York’s food pantry lines.
Photographing Britain Through an Outsider's Eyes
A new exhibition reveals more than just bad teeth and grey skies.
The Fading Romance of America's 'Cinderella Homes'
“All you can lose is your heart.”
Photographing Urban 'Under-Spaces'
An artist finds hidden pockets of life beneath the expressways and bridges of cities in China, the Netherlands, and the U.K.
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