An investigation to observe the world’s cities at "urban ground floor," a crucial interface of the urban experience.

Why are our urban and suburban landscapes so inhospitable? In the face of the upcoming transitions, it is imperative to reform the methods behind urban projects. David Mangin and Soraya Boudjenane propose to introduce the notion of "urban ground floor,"which enables us to rethink public spaces, the interiors of blocks, ground floors, underground networks, built settings, and urban practices. A comparative investigation that examines urban ground floor on four continents, to rethink the city.