City Planner Mugs

"This would be a great place to put a huge city."

Gorilla on Empire State Building tempted by helicopters carrying banana.

Man's house has sign reading 'Sod the council'. His neighbour says: 'Frankly, I'm amazed you got planning permission.'

'Ok, let's see your building permit'

Parking downtown is getting harder and harder.

Man in office notices file cabinet placed in front of the door to the Planning Department.

Planning Department.

Urban Tsunami

'I'm from the City Zoning Commission, sir -- I'm afraid that mustache will have to go.'

'Hello, I'm the city tax appraiser and it has come to our attention that you have added a bird house to your yard.'

'Henry will play Godzilla in this dramatic rendering of the structure's design integrity.'

'Looks like Reginald wasn't kidding when he said he's going to start urban farming on the roof...'

'You want a building permit, do you?- What makes you so special?'

'Forget it lads. We've been refused planning permission for this one!'

"So, Morrison, what you're are suggesting is we abort the skyskraper idea and instead build a giant hill with interconnecting tunnels.2

"Does the No. 1 stop here and does that go to Penn Station and can I get a train there to Philadelphia and then how do I get to Walnut Street?"

'Yes, we're conveniently located.'

'Wait a minute! Aren't you the chap who refused planning permission on the St., Mary's church extension?'

'So, you're a little Hitler? You're hired.'

Moses crosses the Grand Central Parkway

The Usual Suspects

Planner at work.

Next Train Arrival: You're better off walking

Cartoon City...

'You'll have to put that out... London's a non-smoking city.'

Eminent Domain Law...How Far is Too Far?!

Typical...You don't see one for weeks then they all arrive together.'

"All very impressive, gentlemen...but where are you hoping to find people tiny enough to live in them?"

'This is only 1:100 in scale to what I plan.'

Quality Control in the Traffic Light Department - "Red, Amber, Green.. Red Amber.. "

"We hadn't planned for this sort of traffic."

Obstacle course for 'pedestrians' at road works

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

Planning Department.

Keep off the grass, Sidewalk too!