transportation

What makes Almaty, Kazakhstan’s former capital and its main commercial and cultural hub, so welcoming and attractive? Here’s an introduction to a city which is a journey, a must visit for anyone related to urban design and planning.

The “Carmelit”, Haifa’s underground funicular, is undergoing overall renovation. During the process, old cars are removed, and new ones are inserted. This is not an easy task – cars have to be rotated inside the tiny underground garage. Will the mission be accomplished successfully? Watch original videos and photos.

What can we learn from makeshift housing along active railway tracks about Kolkata, India and people’s lives?

Yangon authorities have been banning street vendors from downtown Yangon, in order to… make space for private cars. Instead of killing this unique lively urban area, here are some suggestions how to cope with the escalating traffic challenge.

Riding Yangon’s circular railway provides a glimpse to people and life in Myanmar. But this train can be much more useful for locals even without a huge investment. Let’s hop on the train and learn what can be done!

Waiting to cross the street can be extremely annoying on hot summer days. Placing parasols on the sidewalk in front of pedestrian crossings may provide a relief and encourage walking.

The Carmelit, Haifa’s subway system that connects downtown with the Carmel ridge neighborhoods, is now open for bicycle riders. Join the first ride of bikers in the Carmelit.

A historical cruise along China’s Yangtze river, where people, villages and towns are relocated due to the rising water level following Three Gorges Dam construction.