Cities are fascinating places, a culmination of history, architecture and human design, both good and bad simultaneously. Some even are said to have a life and spirit of their own, but like everything we make, there are also downsides. 

The “Urban Hell” online group is dedicated to sharing images from some of the most dystopian-looking places that humans have put together. We got in touch with Professor Alan March from the Melbourne School of Design to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

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Newcastle, England 1970s

Row of abandoned houses on a deserted street, illustrating urban hell.

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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Due to people .. it's hell but the view itself is lovely and very hovis imagery but due to people .. ie government lack of jobs low income and then yobs it because a ugly view but that's not the buildings and lands issue .. we have made it undesirable one way or another

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    Garbage In A Canal, Basrah, Iraq

    Urban hell scene with a trash-filled canal under a brick bridge in a dimly lit neighborhood.

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    Residential Units In Hong Kong

    High-rise buildings showcasing urban hell with dense and crowded architecture.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But imagine all the individuality inside

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    Agbobloshie (Ghana) This Suburb Of Accra Is Western Europe's Preferred Dumping Ground For Electronic Waste. Population Affected: +40,000

    Urban hell depicted by a massive electronic waste landfill under a hazy sky.

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    The Border Between The Brazilian City Of "Manaus" And The Amazon Rainforest

    Aerial view of dense urban landscape juxtaposed with lush forest, highlighting urban hell contrast.

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    Smog At The River In New Delhi - No, That Is Not Ice On The Water

    People near polluted riverbank with foam, a bike, and city skyline in the background, depicting urban hell environment.

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    Trash Next To La Saline Market, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

    Dog walking through flooded, trash-strewn market illustrating urban hell conditions.

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    Income Inequality In Mumbai, India

    Aerial view showing stark contrast between dense urban slums and modern buildings, illustrating urban hell.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is the "good" side

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    Milano, Italy

    Comparison of a building in 2020 and 2021, showcasing urban hell transformation with added floors.

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    The Michigan Theater In Detroit. Closed In 1976 And Gutted To Put A 3 Story Parking Garage Inside. Many Remnants Of It Remain

    Abandoned theater in urban hell, used as a parking lot with cars below ornate, decaying ceiling.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess at least it's been repurposed

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    Somewhere Along The Karachi Circular Railway, Pakistan

    Urban landscape with garbage-strewn surroundings under a bridge, depicting urban hell conditions.

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    A Concrete Jungle Somewhere In China

    Dense high-rise buildings and crowded urban landscape showcasing urban hell concept.

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    Polluted Haze Above Dubai

    City skyline obscured by thick smog viewed from an airplane, illustrating urban hell conditions.

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    Let Me Introduce You To My Hometown Of Duisburg In Germany

    Urban landscape with industrial smokestacks and pollution under a cloudy sky.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We just have to consume everything don't we .. she says needing warmth and heating and tech

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    Near The Flea Market, Marseilles, France

    Urban hell scene with cars and people amid littered debris on a cluttered street.

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    Island Heat Effect ✨

    High-rise building with numerous air conditioning units, showcasing an urban hell aesthetic.

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    Mirny, Yakutia, Russia

    Urban hell: a stark mining pit looms behind a dense area of industrial and residential buildings.

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    Anti-Homeless Spikes In Guangzhou, China

    Concrete spikes under a highway bridge, exemplifying urban hell as cars drive on a busy road beside the structure.

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    An Empty 20 Lane Highway In Naypyidav, Myanmar

    Vast empty highway with a solitary vehicle, showcasing urban hell in a desolate setting.

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    Los Angeles, From Above

    Aerial view of a sprawling urban landscape with dense buildings, highlighting urban hell concept.

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    Built Up Tunnel In Napoli

    Urban hell scene with narrow alley, worn buildings, and parked scooters.

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    Downtown Houston In The 1970s Was Just A Massive Parking Lot

    Aerial view of dense urban sprawl with large parking lots, exemplifying urban hell with towering skyscrapers and crowded cityscape.

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    Airbnb Listing Says “Posh Location” - Bangkok, Thailand

    Urban hell example with garbage pile in front of old building under overgrown balcony.

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    Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

    Aerial view of housing development surrounded by barren land, illustrating urban hell.

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    Every Building You See Is A Parking Garage. White Plains, NY

    Urban hell scene with towering concrete buildings and a narrow street under a bright blue sky.

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    Newly Completed World Trade Centre 1973

    Urban hell depiction with two people in a rubble-filled area in front of skyscrapers.


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    Mesa, Arizona, USA

    Aerial view of urban sprawl showcasing dense housing, illustrating urban hell with endless rows of homes.

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    Guryong Village In Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Urban hell scene with dimly lit shanty, neon cross, and city skyline in the background at dusk.

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