City Planning Collection

Olympic Stadium, Museum of Beijing City Planning, Beijing, China, Asia

Plan of Priene. From: "Griechische Städteanlagen" by Armin von Gerkan, 1924. Creator: Anonymous master
Plan of Priene. From: "Griechische Stadteanlagen" by Armin von Gerkan, 1924. Private Collection

Artists Project for Riverside Drive, Dundee, 1918 (w / c)
6199945 Artists Project for Riverside Drive, Dundee, 1918 (w/c) by English, Charles William (1862-1931); 37.8x64.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

The main avenue in the Prater, Vienna, 1821 (engraving)
CHT244920 The main avenue in the Prater, Vienna, 1821 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Building Renovation In Milan, The Night Demolitions At Cordusio (colour litho)
2798181 The Building Renovation In Milan, The Night Demolitions At Cordusio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Building Renewal In Milan)

Map of the mouth of the Chicago River, Illinois with the plan of the proposed piers for
NBY332309 Map of the mouth of the Chicago River, Illinois with the plan of the proposed piers for improving the harbour, 1830 (pen & ink on paper) by Harrison, E. (fl)

Topographical map of New York, showing watercourses and made land, 1865, 1865 (black ink
1079229 Topographical map of New York, showing watercourses and made land, 1865, 1865 (black ink, with colour wash, on paper backed with cloth) by American School

Topographical map of the City and County of New-York, and the adjacent country
1079224 Topographical map of the City and County of New-York, and the adjacent country :Awith views in the border of the principal buildings

Paris France French Demolition Quartier Latin
Demolition of part of the Quartier Latin, Paris. After an illustration by Felix Thorigny in The Illustrated London News, October 13, 1860

PANC2A-00059
Alexander the Great laying out the city of Alexandria in ancient Egypt, 332 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)
XJF354246 Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Digging a well in Lower Bedford Place, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)
XJF354244 Digging a well in Lower Bedford Place, London, 1845 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Enlarging the sewers at Moorfields, London, 1841 (pencil on paper)
XJF354245 Enlarging the sewers at Moorfields, London, 1841 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper)
XJF354243 The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Demolition of the Houses on the Pont au Change in 1788 (oil on canvas)
XIR257163 Demolition of the Houses on the Pont au Change in 1788 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 115x161 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Visitors looking at a scale model of city buildings at the Beijing Planning and Exhibition Hall, Beijing, China, Asia

Museum of Beijing City Planning, Beijing, China, Asia

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"City Planning: A Tapestry of Vision, Innovation, and Transformation" Embarking on a journey through the annals of urban development, we witness the remarkable stories etched into the fabric of cities across continents. From the iconic Olympic Stadium in Beijing to the captivating Museum of Beijing City Planning, China's capital stands as a testament to meticulous foresight and architectural brilliance. Transporting ourselves back in time, we find Dundee's Riverside Drive project envisioned by artists in 1918. Their brushstrokes captured an idyllic vision for a harmonious blend between nature and infrastructure. Similarly, Vienna's Prater unveils its grandeur through an enchanting engraving from 1821, showcasing an avenue that has withstood centuries while evolving with modernity. The dynamism is not limited to aesthetics alone; it encompasses revitalization too. Milan's night demolitions at Cordusio epitomize progress as old structures make way for new beginnings. Meanwhile, Chicago River's proposed piers reveal how strategic planning can shape waterways into thriving economic hubs. Delving deeper into history reveals New York City's transformational journey depicted on topographical maps from 1865 - showcasing both natural watercourses and reclaimed land that now form Manhattan's bustling streetscapes. The adjacent country seamlessly merges with urban landscapes in this tapestry of growth. London emerges as another protagonist in this narrative - Bloomsbury witnesses sewer construction while Lower Bedford Place sees well-digging efforts unfold before our eyes. Moorfields' sewers expand under skilled hands during London’s Victorian era when sanitation became paramount. Tottenham Court Road bears witness to the laying of a vital water-main network that would quench Londoner’s thirsts since 1834. As we explore these vignettes spanning continents and centuries alike, one truth becomes evident.