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Important Lessons from Montreal’s implementation of the REM
Montreal is often considered to be one of the most liveable cities in Canada, but like many metropolitan cities across North America, Montreal is seeking to expand its public transportation network. One important way it tries to do so is through the construction of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), a fully automated light electric metro. Once the project is fully completed, it is expected to transport over 160,000 passengers across the city, through 66 kilometres of tra

Mahmud Hassan
3 days ago4 min read
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How New York has transformed its historical architecture into an Urban Park: The High Line, New York City
The High Line in New York City is a project that started in 1999 by Manhattan’s West Side community residents to “preserve the elevated...

Daniella Kenji
Oct 34 min read
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Learning from MedellÃn’s remarkable transformation.
MedellÃn is the second-largest city in Columbia, world renowned for it’s incredibly inspiring transformation from a city riddled with...

Mahmud Hassan
Oct 34 min read
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Vancouver’s Cambie Corridor
Cambie Corridor design, Image Source: City of Vancouver An urban corridor is a long stretch of land that connects different parts of an...

Daniella Kenji
Feb 174 min read
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Paris in Bloom: The city’s plan to become an eco-friendly landmark
Paris. A city filled with immeasurable charm and history, from its countless picturesque boulevards to its museums filled with ancient...

Mahmud Hassan
Feb 153 min read
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Learning from Seattle’s Overlook Walk
Seattle’s Overlook Walk, inaugurated in October 2024, is a significant urban development that reconnects downtown Seattle to its historic...

Mahmud Hassan
Jan 44 min read
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Is the Line, Saudi Arabia Feasible?
The line, built within Neom, is a major developmental project proposed in 2017 in Saudi Arabia that will house 300,000 people. The...

Daniella Kenji
Jan 33 min read
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An examination of California's expensive approach to enhancing connectivity
Over a decade ago the Californian High-Speed Rail Authority launched its statewide railway project yet it’s still very far from becoming...

Mahmud Hassan
Jan 23 min read
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Barcelona’s creative approach to urbanization
Barcelona is a bustling city with over 1.62 million inhabitants. During the growth of this metropolitan city Barcelona has experienced a...

Adam Mensch
Jan 23 min read
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