Cities are living, breathing spaces that evolve with their residents' needs. As urban populations grow worldwide, architects and designers keep pushing boundaries to create more livable environments. Some innovations are big and bold, like entire neighborhoods redesigned around pedestrians. Others are smaller yet equally impactful - public water fountains with bottle-filling stations or solar-powered benches with charging ports. Many of these ideas come directly from residents who spotted problems in their daily routines. Below are 14 brilliant examples of urban planning done right.
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