Scenarios about 'mountainous urbanism'
Mountainous urbanism refers to the development of cities and towns in steep, elevated terrain where traditional urban planning principles must adapt to vertical landscapes. These settlements face unique challenges including limited buildable land, complex infrastructure requirements, and vulnerability to natural hazards like landslides and avalanches. Throughout history, mountainous urban centers have developed distinctive architectural styles, transportation systems, and cultural practices that reflect their adaptation to challenging topography.
What If Chongqing Developed Different Urban Planning Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where China's mountain megacity adopted alternative urban designs, potentially transforming it into a model of sustainable vertical urbanism rather than following conventional development patterns.