Water under the bridge

Chapter 1

Calgary: Peace Bridge

Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Peace Bridge in Calgary, Alberta is a safe haven where pedestrians and cyclists cross the river Bow. However, it hasn’t always been cherished.

Chapter 2

London: building bridges?

In recent years there have been many proposals for new bridges in London, from the Garden Bridge to the Nine Elms crossing. We ask why it has taken so long to build a new bridge over the Thames.

Chapter 3

Adelaide’s new pedestrian bridge

Adelaide in Southern Australia is undergoing a makeover. The beating heart of the city is on the southern side of the River Torrens but the building of a massive sports arena on the northern side meant a connecting footbridge was needed.