Scenarios about 'urban planning'
Browse all alternate history scenarios about 'urban planning'.
What If New Orleans Had Implemented Comprehensive Hurricane Protection Before Katrina?
Exploring how New Orleans might have developed if it had implemented the comprehensive hurricane protection and coastal restoration plans proposed in the 1990s, potentially averting the catastrophe of Hurricane Katrina.
What If Detroit Had Avoided Bankruptcy Through Regional Cooperation?
Exploring how Detroit might have developed if it had established a regional revenue sharing and governance system in the 1990s, preventing its 2013 bankruptcy and creating a more equitable metropolitan region.
What If Austin Had Implemented Comprehensive Housing Reform During Its Tech Boom?
Exploring how Austin, Texas might have developed if the city had enacted bold housing policies at the beginning of its tech industry explosion, preventing the affordability crisis that transformed the city.
What If Portland Had Expanded Its Urban Growth Boundary in 2015?
Exploring how Portland, Oregon might have developed if it had significantly expanded its urban growth boundary to address housing affordability while implementing innovative environmental protections.
What If Santa Fe Had Prioritized Indigenous Cultural Preservation in the 1950s?
Exploring how Santa Fe, New Mexico might have developed if it had implemented a comprehensive indigenous cultural preservation and environmental protection plan in the 1950s instead of the 1990s.
What If Remote Work Became the Permanent Global Standard?
Exploring how cities, economies, family structures, and social dynamics would transform if the COVID-19 pandemic led to a permanent shift to remote work as the default employment model worldwide.