#urban-redevelopment

#urban-redevelopment

The gomtang tteokguk is bubbling furiously when the server places it in front of you. As much as you want to, you can't eat the scalding rice cake soup immediately, but you can pick at the radish and cabbage kimchi, cucumber salad, and bowl of rice that have been delivered alongside it as you wait. I'm far from an expert in Korean cuisine, but my understanding is that tteokguk is typically eaten on the Lunar New Year, symbolizing purity, prosperity, and the passing of another year.

"There have been a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns in trying to figure out how to keep these buildings intact," said Historic Preservation Division Manager Kim McKnight. "We do have very clear direction from Council to do whatever is necessary to get this dealt with in terms of removing historic designation as an obstacle."

Wynwood's transformation began nearly 40 years ago when artists moved into a former bread factory, seeking affordable studio space. This move laid the groundwork for Wynwood's evolution into a trendy urban district.

The undercroft venues are expected to be opened in phases from Christmas 2025.

For most of the last 10 years Finsbury Circus Gardens has been closed to the public while it was used by Crossrail to build the nearby Liverpool Street Elizabeth Line station.

The redevelopment of Harlem Meer in Central Park demonstrates a commitment to restoring natural ecologies while providing year-round recreational facilities to the community.

The design of the new residential area in Mannheim prioritizes diversity and social integration, featuring varied housing types and communal spaces that encourage interaction.