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After a spinal cord injury left him unable to navigate his own city, Prateek Khandelwal launched RampMyCity to redesign public spaces across India. His movement has now created over 600 accessible locations, proving that cities built for the most vulnerable work better for everyone.
From rotating floors in Brazil to floating apartments in Amsterdam, architects around the world are transforming ordinary housing into breathtaking works of art. These residential wonders prove that home doesn't have to mean boring. #
A thirsty peacock slipped into a smooth-walled canal in Jaipur and couldn't climb out until rescuers arrived. The save highlights how small design changes could prevent wildlife from getting trapped in urban water sources.
A neglected underbridge in Lagos is becoming a solar-powered transport terminal with 60+ toilets, recycling station, and green spaces. MTN Nigeria is partnering with the city to turn the formerly unsafe Obalende area into a model for sustainable urban design.
Amsterdam is building miniature staircases along its famous canals after 19 cats drowned in six months. The city found unused budget funds to create wildlife escape routes that could save cats, hedgehogs, frogs, and birds.