City Planning & Urban Theory
City planning and urban theory explain why cities work the way they do. This category examines planning policy, city identity, density debates, and public space through essays and case studies. Read illustrarch to understand the ideas and decisions behind streets, districts, and skylines, and how they shape daily urban life.
Danish Architecture Center Marks Jan Gehl’s 90th Birthday with Cities for People Exhibition
DAC in Copenhagen celebrates Jan Gehl's 90th birthday with Cities for People, an interactive exhibition built around his 12 quality criteria for public...
illustrarch Editoral Team2 Mins read
ZHA-Led Consortium Presents Benghazi 2050 City Planning Framework
A seven-firm consortium including ZHA presented a spatial plan and digital twin platform for Benghazi's growth through 2050 at a September planning event.
illustrarch Editoral Team2 Mins read
Ahmedabad Civic Body Plans 3D Digital Twin of Entire City
AMC plans a 625 sq km GIS survey giving 25 lakh properties digital IDs and mapping 5,200 km each of roads and utilities.
illustrarch Editoral Team2 Mins read
Mixed-Use Development vs Single-Use Zoning: The Urban Planning Debate
Urban planning has long debated mixed-use development versus single-use zoning. This comparison covers their history, walkability, tax impact, and trade-offs, with sourced data...
Sinan Ozen4 Mins read
The Instagram City: How Social Media Filters Urban Reality
From selfie walls to color-coded facades, the instagram city phenomenon is reshaping how architects, developers, and city planners approach urban design. This article...
Elif Ayse Sen13 Mins read
The Art of AI Urban Planning: Designing Livable and Sustainable Cities
I urban planning is moving from research labs into city halls, helping planners design livable, sustainable cities through predictive analytics, digital twins, generative...
Furkan Sen11 Mins read
The Art of the Streetscape: How Thoughtful Design Builds Stronger Communities
Intentional streetscape design enhances community engagement by incorporating custom elements that reflect local character, promote safety, and foster social interactions.
Bahattin Duran2 Mins read
The World’s Largest Cities: How Mega‑Urban Centers Are Evolving
The world’s largest cities are evolving fast—discover how mega-urban centers grow, manage transit and housing, and build climate resilience in this expert guide.
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
