The City as Possibility

Demolition is never the path to urban renewal. From informal settlements to social housing, transforming rather than replacing buildings can expand opportunity, preserve communities, and reveal new possibilities for cities and the people who inhabit them.

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Current History
Published
2026-10-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1525/curh.2026.125.875.61
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Urban Planning and Governance
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The City as Possibility

Anne Lacaton, Jean-Philippe Vassal
Current History
Urban Planning and Governance
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The City as Possibility

Anne Lacaton, Jean-Philippe Vassal
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Abstract

Demolition is never the path to urban renewal. From informal settlements to social housing, transforming rather than replacing buildings can expand opportunity, preserve communities, and reveal new possibilities for cities and the people who inhabit them.

Current HistoryVol. 125(875)
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Urban Planning and Governance
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