Development And Growth

Line C of the Rome Metro: First section of walls completed at future Venezia station

Sixty percent of the planned perimeter walls has been completed. The new station will offer direct access to the Roman Forum and the Vittoriano, and is set to become a true ‘archaeo-station’

On the road: the roads of the United States, symbol of the American dream, put to the test by modernity

From the origins to the future outlook of the American roads and highways envisioned in 1938 by U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the strategic role of major construction companies

Mississippi: A Journey through Blues Sites, Infrastructures and Natural Wonders

Discover one of the oldest rivers in the world, renowned for blues sites like Clarksdale and Tupelo, its impact on film history, natural wonders and infrastructure projects that are shaping the landsc...

Around the World by Subway: From Penn Station to Naples Metro and Stockholm’s Tunnelbana

The subway stations that change the face of cities, between contemporary artworks, archaeological sites and infrastructural innovation.

Chasing the High-Speed Rail Line: Discovering Southern Italy by Train

Discover some of the gems of Italy's Mezzogiorno, travelling sustainably by high-speed rail and using the new infrastructure: from the historic landmarks in Bari, to the Trulli of Alberobello, to the ...

Olympics and Paralympics: 5 Major Projects, from China to London Olympics

From snow in the desert of Trojena to an Olympic city built from scratch for Sochi 2014, and the redevelopment of London’s Olympic Park in 2012, major sporting events have the power to drive urban reg...

A Month Under the Sea: Divers Lived in a Hyperbaric Chamber for Genoa’s Breakwater

The deep divers spent 28 days in a hyperbaric chamber for the ordnance clearance of Genoa’s Breakwater, working non-stop at a depth of 50 metres thanks to the sophisticated saturation diving technique...

Water in the Desert: The Arabian Peninsula’s Major Water Treatment Plants

From potable water for big cities to snow for the Asian Winter Games in Trojena, the Persian Gulf countries are growing and defying drought by investing in dams, seawater desalination plants and other...

Southern Italy Outpaces the North Thanks to Infrastructure and High-Speed Rails

The South of Italy is growing thanks to the infrastructure development financed by the PNRR. Urban construction projects such as high-speed rail lines are transforming transport and helping to reduce ...