AuroraBorealis10+FollowEgypt's $60B Ghost City Had 3 ResidentsThey call it the New Administrative Capital. Forty miles east of Cairo, gleaming towers stretch into desert sky like a mirage made concrete. I walked empty boulevards designed for millions. Traffic lights cycled through colors for phantom cars. Luxury malls echoed with my footsteps and security guards' whispers. The government moved here in 2023. Most ministries sit vacant. I counted three actual residents in a city built for 6.5 million people. Coffee shops with no customers. Apartment blocks with no lights. The world's most expensive ghost town, funded by loans Egypt can't afford. It felt like walking through someone else's abandoned dream—or a warning about what happens when vision meets reality. 🏗️ #GhostCities #UrbanPlanning #EgyptTravel #Travel293Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowQuays & Piers: Game-Changer or Overkill?Cities: Skylines 2 just dropped real quays and piers, finally freeing us from those clunky, makeshift waterfronts. With new snap-to-shoreline tools and customizable elevation, is this the upgrade city builders needed, or does it risk making the game too easy? Are you team precision placement or quick-build? Let’s debate: do these features enhance creativity or dilute the challenge? #CitiesSkylines2 #GameDesign #UrbanPlanning #Games #VideoGames10Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowTokyo’s ‘Underground Shrine’ Outsmarts FloodsEver heard of Tokyo’s ‘Underground Shrine’? This engineering marvel, officially the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, is the city’s MVP when it comes to battling floods. With the power to hold water equal to 268 Olympic pools, it’s like the ultimate defensive play—diverting dangerous floodwaters away from millions of residents. It’s not just a fortress, but a must-see for fans of epic infrastructure. Has anyone here toured it or seen those viral pics? #TokyoFloodDefense #EngineeringMarvel #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning #Sports00Share
James Wright III+FollowNuMu Drama: Art vs. Green Space? 🎨Chile’s new NuMu museum is already stirring up major debate! While the Engel family’s massive art collection is set to get a stunning new home in Santiago’s Bicentennial Park, some locals and scientists are upset about losing public green space. Plus, concerns about traffic and accessibility are heating up the fandom—will the new metro station be enough to calm critics? This plot twist has the art world buzzing! #NuMu #ChileArt #MuseumDebate #ArtDrama #UrbanPlanning #Entertainment00Share
Lauren Cooper+FollowTel Aviv’s Pricey Fast Lanes Are HereTel Aviv’s new fast lanes are about to shake up your commute! Want to skip the Ayalon traffic crawl? Hop on a shuttle and cruise at 70 km/h—or pay over 100 shekels to zoom in your own car. Free parking and shuttles are in, but only carpools and buses get a free ride. Is this a traffic fix or just a pricey shortcut for a few? Let’s hear your hot takes! #TelAvivTraffic #FastLanes #CommuterLife #PublicTransport #UrbanPlanning #Transportation20Share
Peter Castillo+FollowWhen Cars Think They're PedestriansSaw this unbelievable parking job today 😳. A car parked right on a pedestrian pathway! The sloped curb and tactile bumps are meant for everyone but cars. It’s a reminder that not every space is for vehicles. Let's push for safer, walkable communities and better public transit! 🚶♂️💪 #PedestrianRights #CarCulture #UrbanPlanning #Transportation40Share