Caracteres urbanos: Explorando los lugares y objetos que hacen únicas las ciudades

A salute to those special places—some humble, some utterly utilitarian—that give a city its unique personality and collective soul. All of them, however, play a beloved civic role that transcends their mere function, lending a kind of quiet poetry to daily life, grace notes to the grind. Six writers and designers, one from each city,… Seguir leyendo Caracteres urbanos: Explorando los lugares y objetos que hacen únicas las ciudades

The Rise of Megacities

«By 2025, the developing world will be home to 29 megacities.» «Through this interactive mapping feature with rich call-out boxes, the reader can explore the latest UN estimates and forecasts on the growth of megacities (urban areas with over 10 million residents).  These ‘cities on steroids’ have been growing tremendously since the 1950s and present… Seguir leyendo The Rise of Megacities