In the late 1970s, architectural magazine Architectural Digest offered a guide to modern architecture.Among the many articles: “The ‘fog of…
Construction on ‘the biggest’ housing project in Texas is underway at Houston’s Ballito neighborhood
The first phase of construction at Ballito is complete.The project was built by the state’s largest private developer, H.B. Johnson…
When the new town centre is complete, this will be the UK’s biggest city
In the future, Manchester will be home to the world’s largest city.The Manchester Urban Construction Commission (MUC) is set to…
Which urban structures are being built on Detroit’s vacant land?
By JOE HAGANAPOLIS Detroit, Mich.— Urban structures are construction sites on the city’s vacant lot that have become vacant because…
Why is America so anti-urban?
A few months ago, I read a story in the Wall Street Journal about a new housing project in New…
Which city will you be moving into?
The story of urban construction, which includes building and renovating existing buildings, is in its fourth year.Urban construction was started…
A construction worker’s journey through the construction industry
Rockford, Indiana, is an epicenter of the American construction industry, but it’s not the only one.The city’s construction workers, known…
How many houses will it take to complete Seattle’s massive $2.8 billion apartment project?
With construction on a sprawling $2,856 billion apartment complex under way, it’s impossible to know how many new homes will…
Why you should abandon your house in Kansas and build a city somewhere else
The state of Kansas has more people than any other in the US, with nearly 2 million people living in…
Building a city in Chicago
Urbana, Ill.— A plan for a new downtown is about to get some attention, and it’s one that’s already in…