16 failures and inconveniences of urban planning that no one will thank you for (17 photos)

Looking at these photos, any responsible mayor should grab his head and let out a cry of despair. And here it is not even clear whether this is negligence or someone's manifestation of black humor? Decide for yourself!





1. Didn't expect that, driver? Well, that's how it is!



2. Protecting a private home in Johannesburg, South Africa from strangers





No electrified fence? This guy is asking to be robbed!

3. A terribly depressing "dog park"



By the way, the grass in it is artificial.

4. This Beautiful View from My Apartment in New York



5. Oh Yes, Urban Greening



6. From Depressing Dog Parks to Depressing Playgrounds, Shinjuku, Japan



7. This country is not usually known for such problems, but



A residential building under a road bridge. Zurich, Switzerland.

8. Children play basketball near a coal-fired power plant, Poca, West Virginia, USA



9. An unforgettable view from the window



10. Oops, the city's internet is out?



11. Apparently, this is a playground for punished children. City of Wroclaw, Poland



12. A dream yard between four massive buildings near my work



The floor is actually painted green, it's not a lawn.

13. Water pipes in Kalimpong, India



14. Another playground for sad children in the south-east of England



15. Parking in the middle of the avenue with no pedestrian crossings leading to it, Los Angeles



16. Six million pounds to create an artificial hill with not the best view of the city, London



The funny thing is that this hill is temporary. It was demolished in early 2022.