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Overview of Seoul, including Seoullo 7017 – a lushly planted elevated walkway with activities along the way.
Credit: Seoul Metropolitan Government
Overview of Seoul
A natural haven exists today at Cheonggyecheong after the removal of an elevated highway.
Cheonggyecheong before the elevated highway was removed.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza: a result of the Dongdaemun Area Regeneration that helped shift Seoul’s focus from traditional manufacturing to design.
Dongdaemun before its rejuvenation.
Makercity Sewoon comprises seven rehabilitated commercial superblocks built in the 1970s.
New interventions and uses have given a fresh lease of life to the aged buildings of Makercity Sewoon.
Yonsei-ro was transformed from a congested road into a pleasant transit mall for pedestrians and public transport.
Yonsei-ro used to be notoriously congested.
Citizens taking part in an open debate as part of Seoul’s policy making process.
Hamburg has overcome planning challenges to become an attractive port city of opportunities.
Credit: www.mediaserver.hamburg.de/Maxim Schulz
Hamburg has successfully implemented its inner city densification strategy to cater to increased demand for housing and urban mobility.
Credit: www.mediaserver.hamburg.de/Christian Spahrbier
Kazan is a model city for respect for cultural diversity.
Credit: City of Kazan
Kazan has turned itself around from a drab city with criminal and public health problems to a city known for sports and social and religious harmony.
Kazan has invested significantly in sport, such as through the Kazan Arena.
Surabaya takes a bold development strategy to preserve its kampung neighbourhoods.
Credit: City of Surabaya
Communal cleaning at Kampung Gadukan: Surabaya has a strong appreciation of its culture and preserves its kampung neighbourhoods.
Surabaya has grown from an unattractive city into a clean and green thriving metropolis.
Tokyo is exemplary for being a well-managed megacity.
Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo’s train modal share is higher than any other city’s at 48 percent.