Planning Collection (page 21)

Ephesus Vanished
Ephesus, ancient city of Ionia, in present-day Turkey

Persepolis Vanished
Persepolis, ancient city of Iran

A Senegal Village
A village in Senegal, West Africa

Grocery Shop Rations
A shopkeeper measures out a weeks rations on his weighing scales. During World War Two, planning a familys meals often depended upon what an individual shop had in stock

Washington, Mason
George Washington, President of the USA, presides at the altar of his Lodge while planning the laying of the corner stone of the Capitol Building, Washington

Avenida 9 De Julio
An aerial view of Avenida 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires. It is the widest boulevard in the world at 130 metres wide

Czechs Aid Kerensky
Czech forces under Alexander Kerensky requisition horses in central Russia, planning to continue resistance to the Red Army : but Kerensky will soon flee to Paris

Letchworth Small Homes
A street of small houses at Hillshott, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England

Ger. Officers Strategise
German officers pore over a map, planning their next tactical move

Future Street Scene
Traffic control will be tighter in the city of the future, but parking will still be a problem

Futuristic city with a range of transport options
A futuristic city with a range of transport options -- elevated tramways, suspended trolley buses and rooftop landing pads

Family in a cottage garden
Cottage or tenement? A family stand in an idyllic cottage garden

Children in playground, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Working class children in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, playing out of doors

New developments model for Dubai, China Court, Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Illuminated scale plan of the Shanghai of the future, Shanghai Urban Planning and Expo 2010 Exhibition Hall, Shanghai, China, Asia

Scale plan of the Shanghai of the future, Shanghai Urban Planning and Expo 2010 Exhibition Hall, Shanghai, China, Asia

Augsburg Fuggerei
The Fuggerei at Augsburg, Germany, a housing project created by merchant Jacob offering low-rent housing to more than 100 families Date: 1520

Building on Rubbish
Terrace of the future on refuse of the past : building on rubbish dumps

Letchworth Cottages
Projection, elevation and plan for a detached cottage in Letchworth Garden City

Bournville Scene
A street scene at Bournville, a suburb of Birmingham, West Midlands, England, originally designed for workers in Cadburys chocolate factory

A Commuter Community
A commuting community : this Moor Park, Hertfordshire, a rural township served by Londons extended underground network to give easy access to London

Wren with Charles II
Fires and blitzes provide a unique opportunity for urban renewal; Christopher Wren shows Charles II his plans for the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire

London Urban Renewal
Out, damned spot ! - the Victorians demolish unsavoury slums as fast as they can, but their urban renewal entails the destruction of many historic buildings

A C17 CITY
Features of a 17th century city with church, school, guildhall and exchange; market-place and stone-paved streets

Harlow New Town 1952
Deserted streets and terraced houses of Harlow New Town, designed by the architect Frederick Gibberd

Vauban (Card)
SEBASTIEN DE VAUBAN French military engineer, depicted planning a siege operation in the field

G Washington / Anon Postcd
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the USA, presides at the altar of his Lodge while planning the laying of the corner stone of the Capitol Building, Washington

Ideal City of 1552
Plan for an Ideal City, prefiguring the city of the Sun proposed by Campanella

Pyramid Flats, Paris
A model of a series of blocks of flats in the shape of the Egyptian pyramids, Paris, France

US General Doyan
Commander of the U.S. Marine Corps in the First World War, General Doyan, planning military strategies using a map of the terrain

London, Future
Mansion House Corner, in the City of the London, as it will be a hundred years from now, with roof-top aeroplane stations, the sky loud with the sound of flying machines

City of the Future
The city of the future... an enormous complex structure, combining beauty with utility... gardens will occupy the roof of the city, also the aeroplane stations

Fourier Community
A phalanstery, or ideal community, on the pattern proposed by the French idealist, Charles Fourier, but never effectively put into practice Date: 1847

Fashionable Frenchwoman planning her day
A fashionable Frenchwoman plans her day from her bed, speaking on the telephone while her maid carries a breakfast tray

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"Planning: Mapping the Path to Progress" In a world filled with possibilities, planning becomes the compass that guides us towards our goals. Just like a Metroland map or a Letchworth brochure, it lays out the blueprint for success. Take Welwyn Garden City as an example of town planning done right. Its harmonious design and thoughtful layout showcase how urban spaces can enhance quality of life. Ebenezer Howard's Three Magnets diagram further illustrates his vision for creating sustainable communities. Looking back in time, even the mighty Roman Empire understood the importance of planning. Their scale model cities from the 4th century AD demonstrate their meticulous attention to detail and organization. From Corbetts Vision to the Panama Canal Project lithograph published in 1880, we witness grand visions turned into reality through careful planning and execution. London's expansion is another testament to how strategic thinking can shape thriving metropolises. Ildefonso Cerda, a Spanish engineer, left an indelible mark on urban development with his innovative ideas. His forward-thinking approach paved the way for modern city planning practices still used today. Across continents, from Damascus to New York City, planners have played pivotal roles in shaping our world. Whether it was rebuilding after World War Two or envisioning future landscapes depicted in recruitment posters or futuristic renderings of New York City - they all share one common thread: foresight and meticulous preparation. So let us celebrate "planning" as more than just a word but as an art form that shapes our surroundings and paves the way for progress, and is through this deliberate process that we create vibrant communities where people thrive and dreams become realities.