¡Albricias!

Minimally designed, yet maximally effective, this new initiative seeks to redefine how we perceive public spaces. For decades, the standard approach has been one of utility over aesthetics, but a new wave of architects is challenging that notion. The project, slated for completion next year, involves a complete overhaul of the downtown district. "We want to bring life back to the streets," says lead designer Elena Kogan. "It's about human connection." Critics, however, argue that the budget co...