ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Worldwide the demand on available space in urban areas is growing. The awareness that the use of underground space can offer a solution is often lacking. This paper will discuss the latest developments in the field of underground space planning. It will highlight why planning should be considered in order to avoid spatial conflicts which will be detrimental to the use of underground space. The paper will also discuss the sustainable use of the underground. Given the many benefits the use of the underground offers to life on the surface, it is often deemed to be sustainable. The author will argue that this is not necessarily always the case. A balanced decision is needed when considering the use of underground space in which the underground as a living organism should be considered.
