Dec 21, 2022 · The UN estimates the global population will reach 9.8 billion by 2050, with nearly 70% living in urban centers. That's why city planners, engineers and architects are exploring …

But what if the city of the future was to go down instead of up? Though skyscrapers will continue their race to the clouds (the Jeddah Tower aims to hit a staggering 1km when it opens in 2020) …

Nov 12, 2019 · Underground cities have long been sci-fi fodder, but now governments and planners are taking them seriously. One of the biggest challenges to overcome is convincing …

Dec 9, 2015 · From subterranean parks and malls to inverted skyscrapers and tunnel-bound farms, these hidden underground cities and urban projects are going to have us doing some …

Dec 21, 2022 · From ancient subterranean civilizations to modern-day urban planning, the future of our cities is increasingly underground.

Oct 24, 2024 · As cities become more crowded and land scarcity increases, underground cities have emerged as a futuristic solution for urban development. This concept involves …

Jan 22, 2017 · It is not only Helsinki, or the well-known underground city of Montréal—which, by the way, is not really a city but a gigantic mall—or subterranean Moscow. In Japan, China, …

Sep 1, 2020 · The subsurface beneath our cities can in many ways be vital in supporting the city, from literally being the foundation, to mitigating climate change effects and providing new …

underground realm will make cities less congested, less polluted, more sustainable, and greener places to live and work. Facilities that do not need to be on the surface can be located …

Oct 11, 2024 · As urban expansion continues and available land diminishes, architects and urban planners are increasingly exploring the possibilities of underground architecture. Designing …