Town Planning Collection

Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, c1960s. Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, named after the Acts of Union 1800

Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho)
7201427 Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town planning survey showing sewer depths in the City of London)

Aerial view of the sea front at Hove September 1926

Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Artist: CM Dixon
Union Street, built with Aberdeen Granite, Aberdeen Scotland, c1960s. Union Street is a major street and shopping thoroughfare in Aberdeen, named after the Acts of Union 1800

London and the Thames, 18th century. This view looks westwards through London, over sailing ships on the River Thames. Prominent landmarks include St Pauls Cathedral (centre)

Brighthelmston, c1779, (1939). From A History of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, by Henry D. Roberts. [Country Life Limited, London, 1939]

Narrow streets less than 30 feet wide, City of London, 1939 (colour litho)
7201423 Narrow streets less than 30 feet wide, City of London, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). Artist: Johannes Kip
Burlington House, Piccadilly, early 18th century, (1908). The buildings today house the Royal Academy of Arts. A print from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor, (Kegan Paul)

New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery

map of " Hamburg and the surrounding in the year 1240, 1866 (engraving)
UTD4918756 map of " Hamburg and the surrounding in the year 1240, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg, map " Hamburg and the surrounding in the year 1240 ")

System of distribution of the waters of the Ondara river for the city of Cervera (Catalonia, Spain). Cervera
AIS5342692 System of distribution of the waters of the Ondara river for the city of Cervera (Catalonia, Spain). Cervera. Cervera Museum.; Museo de Cervera, Lleida, Catalunya

The lumberjack's house. Project by Claude-Nicolas (Claude Nicolas) Ledoux (1736-1806)
AIS5335309 The lumberjack's house. Project by Claude-Nicolas (Claude Nicolas) Ledoux (1736-1806) for the "ideal town of Chaux" (engraving).; © Iberfoto.

Map " Hamburg and the surrounding in the year 1070 ", 1866 (engraving)
UTD4919047 Map " Hamburg and the surrounding in the year 1070 ", 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Hamburg, map " Hamburg and the surrounding in the year 1070 ")

Plan of the San Juan district of Madrid
3329602 Plan of the San Juan district of Madrid; (add.info.: Plan of the San Juan district of Madrid, 1656.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Kensington Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Kensington Gate, 1864. 'This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll' obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: City-road Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: City-road Gate, 1864. 'This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll' obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Relative position of the proposed India Museum and other public institutions, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Relative position of the proposed India Museum and other public institutions, 1876. 1. Proposed Site for the India and Colonial Museums; 2. Government Offices; 3. India Office; 4

Lake and Boulevard, Rockefeller Park, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Lake and Boulevard, Rockefeller Park, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1920

Juneau Park and Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, between 1890 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Juneau Park and Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, between 1890 and 1905

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

Napoléon III remettant au baron Haussmann le décret d'annexion des communes...(16 février 1859)
Napoleon III remettant au baron Haussmann le decret d'annexion des communes limitrophes (16 fevrier 1859), 1865

Building of the McMillan Commission model, ca. 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Building of the McMillan Commission model, ca. 1902. Photograph shows men working on a model depicting the McMillan Plan for the redesign of the Mall and other areas in Washington, D.C

Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12

Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Poster by Record Section, Suburban Resettlement Administration, 1935-12

Paris Plan, between 1632 and 1641. Creator: Giovanni Maria Tamburini
Paris Plan, between 1632 and 1641

Portrait of Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), prefect of the Seine (1853-1870), c1860. Creator: Henri Lehmann
Portrait of Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), prefect of the Seine (1853-1870), c1860

Panoramic view of the Pantheon, 5th arrondissement, Paris, between 1862 and 1905. Creator: Pierre Emonds
Panoramic view of the Pantheon, 5th arrondissement, Paris, between 1862 and 1905

The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The proposed road through Hyde Park to the International Exhibition, [London], 1862. The vexed question of the approaches to the Exhibition building still seems to be far from a satisfactory

Shopping precinct DP232455
The Towers, Southgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. General view looking south along Queensway towards The Towers apartment block, with bicycles parked in the foreground

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Notting-hill Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Notting-hill Gate, 1864. 'This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll' obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Islington Gate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turnpike-gates in and near London just demolished: Islington Gate, 1864. 'This week has witnessed the abolition of turnpike toll' obstructions upon fifty miles of road in

View over Henningsvaer & Islands, Austvagoy, Nordland, Norway

Statue of St. George, reconstruction after Bernt Notke, 1969
7100310 Statue of St. George, reconstruction after Bernt Notke, 1969 by Notke, Bernt (c.1440-1509); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

Visiting Hanau, 1930s
7094341 Visiting Hanau, 1930s by Eberle, Syrius (1844-1903); Private Collection; United Archives/Erich Andres

Visiting Hanau, 1930s
7094338 Visiting Hanau, 1930s by Eberle, Syrius (1844-1903); Private Collection; United Archives/Erich Andres

Statue of St. George by Bernt Notke, manufactured 1489, 1969
7100333 Statue of St. George by Bernt Notke, manufactured 1489, 1969 by Notke, Bernt (c.1440-1509); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

Visiting Hanau, 1930s
7094339 Visiting Hanau, 1930s by Eberle, Syrius (1844-1903); Private Collection; United Archives/Erich Andres

L'asphaltage. (Une machine depose l'asphalte dans une rue). Peinture de Alexander Isaakovich Rusakov (1898-1952)
FIA5343864 L'asphaltage. (Une machine depose l'asphalte dans une rue). Peinture de Alexander Isaakovich Rusakov (1898-1952), huile sur toile, 1934

The Triumph of St. George, 1501-7 (oil on canvas)
XIR60265 The Triumph of St. George, 1501-7 (oil on canvas) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); 141x360 cm; Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: The Triumph of St)

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Creator: Viet Chu
Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Dubai Intersection. Creator: Viet Chu
Dubai Intersection

Paris in DC. Creator: Viet Chu
Paris in DC

Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour)
7261544 Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Sydney (fl.1850-99); 31.3x48.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Street Scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261492 Street Scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 19.1x13 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Street Scene; Watercolour drawing; Alexander)

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"Exploring the Evolution of Town Planning: From Ancient Maps to Modern Marvels" Step back in time with The Hereford Mappa Mundi, a captivating medieval map from 1285 that showcases early town planning efforts. Created by Richard de Bello, this masterpiece offers a glimpse into how cities were organized and developed centuries ago. Fast forward to the 1960s in Aberdeen, Scotland, where Union Street stands as a testament to urban growth. Captured by CM Dixon, this snapshot captures the city's transformation and highlights the importance of thoughtful town planning in accommodating expanding populations. Delving underground reveals another aspect - sewer depths in London during World War II. A color lithograph from 1944 provides insight into the intricate network beneath our feet and emphasizes the significance of efficient infrastructure for maintaining healthy cities. London's relationship with its iconic river is beautifully depicted in an 18th-century illustration titled "London and the Thames. " This artwork showcases how urban development has always been intricately connected to waterways, shaping both transportation networks and architectural landscapes. Moving on to Burlington House on Piccadilly, we witness Johannes Kip's stunning portrayal of early 18th-century architecture. This grand structure exemplifies meticulous town planning that aimed to create harmonious cityscapes while preserving historical heritage. Returning once again to Aberdeen's Union Street but now set in the swinging sixties, CM Dixon captures a vibrant atmosphere reflecting modernization trends. It serves as a reminder that successful town planning must adapt to changing times while retaining community character. Venturing across continents brings us to Beijing City Planning Museum's Olympic Stadium—a marvel of contemporary urban design showcased within China's bustling capital. Its inclusion signifies how global cities embrace innovative approaches when envisioning their future landscapes. Traveling back through time takes us next to Brighthelmston—an enchanting coastal destination captured in 1779 but reimagined through artistry in 1939.