Urban Giants
Urban Giants is your guide to the world’s most ambitious megaprojects.
We break down major infrastructure, transport systems, urban developments, abandoned projects, and iconic buildings, looking at how they are built, what they cost, who benefits, and why they succeed or fail.
Expect evidence-led documentary explainers covering engineering, economics, politics, and the consequences behind major infrastructure.
New videos released regularly.
For business enquiries or collaboration: contact@urbangiants.world
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Urban Giants Memberships Are Now Live!
We’ve just unlocked channel memberships, a way for those who want to support the project directly to do so, and in return get a few added perks.
There are two tiers:
🔹 Urban Supporter (USD $2.99/month)
Early video access, member polls, comment priority, and more.
🔸 Urban Insider (USD $4.99/month)
Includes all Supporter perks + exclusive member-only videos and merch discounts.
We’ll be using member polls to help shape future video ideas, especially for more niche topics. No pressure to join, but if you’d like to support the work and get a bit more involved, this is a great way to do it.
Thanks as always for watching and commenting, Urban Giants wouldn’t exist without you!
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📣 Quick Note from the Urban Giants Team
We’ve seen a few recent comments asking whether we use an AI voice, and some fair critiques about visuals in certain videos. So here’s our response for ease of viewing:
🎙️ Yes. In our earlier videos, we did use AI voiceover to help get the channel off the ground quickly. But as we’ve grown, we’ve made the shift to real voice talent. All current videos feature Raymond, our professional voice actor. He’s not synthetic, just really consistent.
🎬 Visuals: For unbuilt or obscure projects (like the Øresund Metro), footage is often limited. We’re currently choosing not to use AI-generated visuals, and instead rely on real designers and editors. That means some visual references might not be perfect, but they support real creative work.
We’re always aiming to improve, and your feedback helps us do that. Thanks for watching, commenting, and keeping the discussion sharp. Urban Giants is built on curiosity and supporting human talent.
– Team UG
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What matters most to you in a megaproject video? I’m working on refining upcoming videos, your vote helps shape the next ones. Let me know in the comments if there’s anything you’d love to see more of.
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Want to go deeper on the projects we cover? We’ve launched a subreddit where you can explore global megaprojects, infrastructure, and urban design with a focus on quality discussion and thoughtful insight.
Whether you’re an engineer, a city planner, or just fascinated by how the world is being built, join us at r/GlobalMegaprojects.
We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes updates, extra analysis, and asking for feedback on future videos. Your voice genuinely helps shape the direction of the channel.
👉 www.reddit.com/r/GlobalMegaprojects
Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Coming to life on the banks of Shenzhen’s Yanzi Lake, this is the new Shenzhen Natural History Museum — designed by 3XN, B+H, and Zhubo Design.
The project, titled Delta, emerges from the landscape like part of the riverbed itself — a fluid, walkable structure that blurs the line between building and terrain.
Inside: over 100,000m² of exhibition halls, research centres, science education spaces, an observatory, and a rooftop park that’s fully open to the public.
Set to complete in 2026, it’s one of China’s most ambitious cultural builds to date — not just a museum, but an evolving story about the Earth itself.
📍 Shenzhen, China
🏗️ Under construction
🎯 Completion: 2026
👁️🗨️ Design: 3XN, B+H Architects, Zhubo Design
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India’s $20B GIFT City drops Sunday! Can it rival Dubai? Join us at 6pm GMT to find out.
#GIFTcity #IndiaFinanceHub #UrbanGiants
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⏳ JUST ONE DAY TO GO ⏳
Our next video drops tomorrow at 1PM EST! Get ready to explore the $30 billion Cairo Metro Expansion—Africa’s most ambitious transport project. 🌍🚇
What’s your biggest question about this megaproject? Let us know below!
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❓ TRIVIA TIME ❓
Did you know that Cairo’s Metro is Africa’s only fully operational metro system? 🚇
Stay tuned for Sunday’s video to discover how this $30 billion expansion could transform the continent’s largest city! 👀
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🌍 Which megaproject would you like us to explore next?
Vote below and help us shape our upcoming content!
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Coming soon: Africa’s most ambitious metro expansion! 🚇 The $30 billion Cairo Metro project promises to revolutionise urban transport in one of the world’s most congested cities. Stay tuned for our deep dive this Sunday! 👀
What do you want to know about this megaproject? Let us know in the comments!
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