Fast Companyadded this to Fast Company · 16hDesign Facebook has coffee shops now. It’s only the beginning of the branded city of the futureFast Company - Mark WilsonFree coffee, loaner bikes, and public events: These are some of the amenities that tech brands and banks offer at a new generation of retail spaces. After facing years of privacy scandals, Facebook has
Quartzadded this to United Nations General Assembly · 21hSelf-Driving Cars Timeline: Past, present and future of self-driving carsQuartz - Michael J. CorenCars will eventually drive themselves. But it’s probably going to take longer than we hope. Realists in the industry, such as Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, have dumped some cold water
Matthew Tribeadded this to Thinking Cities Two · 7hCities Mobile forests could help cities cope with climate changephys.org - Steve Gillman Cities across Europe are trialling schemes such as roof gardens and 'mobile forests' to embed more nature into urban areas in an effort to protect …
Construction Go Behind-the-Scenes of Construction at Freshkills Parkuntappedcities.com - Nicole Saraniero Rendering of Freshkills Park. Photo via Freshkills Park and the City of New York The largest landfill-to-park project in the world is happening right …
Policing Police investigating assault in downtown Burlingtonwcax.com - Ike Bendavid BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Police are investigating an assault outside the Downtown Transit Center in Burlington. A WCAX News crew was there as first …
Al Jazeeraadded this to Global News · 1dMexico City Mexico City 'green lung' wins Large Urban Park Gold AwardAl Jazeera - Manuel RapaloIn a city this polluted, the sprawling Chapultepec Park is a lifeline to nature and clean air. The woodlands of Mexico City's Chapultepec Park have received the International Large Urban Parks Gold Award.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazetteadded this to Post-Gazette Editorials · 1dBill Peduto Unkind to motorists: City needs to consider parking with developmentpost-gazette.com - The Editorial Board The city has a habit of allowing developers to put up buildings without making provisions for the people who drive to do business in them Mayor Bill …
BBrenda Vrybloedadded this to Work · 1dRaleigh, NC Steve Schuster, architect who helped revitalize downtown Raleigh, other cities, diesnewsobserver.com - By Zachery Eanes and Steve Schuster, architect who helped revitalize downtown Raleigh, other cities, dies Steve Schuster, an architect who first helped revitalize downtown …
New York City Pro-Development Group Targets Soho & Noho For Affordable Housinggothamist.com Open New York has identified the corner of Canal Street and Sixth Avenue as a potential site for rezoning and housing. (Elizabeth Kim / …
Jesus J. Laraadded this to Remaking Metropolis · 4dBelgium New city planning upsets removals industrybrusselstimes.com The organisation representing the removals industry has written an open letter to all Belgian towns and cities listing the problems its members are …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoUrban Design Congress of leading urban design thought leaders set to bring 1,600 to OKCoklahoman.com - By Steve Lackmeyer The Congress for New Urbanism, an international organization dedicated to urban placemaking, is set to host its 2021 annual conference in Oklahoma …
inhabitatadded this to Green Design · 4dEnvironment Cities replace citation fees with school, pet supply donationsinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross In many towns around the country, getting a parking ticket is an opportunity to do good. Police departments in cities from across the country allow …
The Sun Newsadded this to Local News · 4dMyrtle Beach, SC Native American women can be ‘easy prey’ for violence. It’s a crisis in NC.myrtlebeachonline.com - By Josh Shaffer Native American women can be ‘easy prey’ for violence. It’s a crisis in NC. Katina Locklear died at end of a dirt road, her body abandoned next to a …
U.S. News & World Report · 5dPopulation The Biggest Cities in the U.S.U.S. News & World Report - Devon Thorsby If city life is what you crave, look no further. You want to live in a major urban center, but how do you know which city has what you want? What may …
ArchDailyadded this to ArchDaily · 6dArchitecture SKNYPL Designs Inflatable ETFE Garden for Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecturearchdaily.com - by Eric Baldwin Moscow based office SKNYPL created a new proposal for an inflatable garden atop the Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture in South Korea. Designed as …
Transit Transit Riders Drop 2.9% in Junecato.org - Randal O'Toole The nation’s heavily subsidized transit industry continued its descent into oblivion with a 2.9 percent decline in ridership in June 2019, compared …
Malaysia Why are we prioritising cars over people?malaymail.com - Malay Mail AUGUST 14 — If there’s one thing I would attribute to our current and former prime minister, it’s my hatred of cars. I understand that for some, cars …
Design Milk · 6dDesign What’s in Your Neighborhood, Brad Ascalon?Design Milk - Kelly Beall Brad Ascalon, of Brad Ascalon Studio NYC, believes in design that is uncomplicated, rational, and that manages to find the perfect balance of form, …
Indian Expressadded this to Indian Express · 6dUrban Design BMC: Policy on underground parking lots on open spaces gets nodindianexpress.com - Express News Service In a bid to create more parking space, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has cleared a policy under which underground parking lots can be …
ArchDailyadded this to ArchDaily · 6dArchitecture Avanti-Avanti Studio: "Design for All, the Start of the Creative Process is Through Individual Diversity"archdaily.com - by Paula Pintos Avanti-Avanti Studio is a design studio dedicated to the development of creative communication strategies, particularly specialized in “Design for …
Tom Gibsonadded this to Cities And Transportation · 1dLong Island, NY Baldwin wins $10 million for downtown developmentlibn.com - LIBN Staff The intersection of Grand Avenue and Merrick Road in Baldwin (Google Maps image) Baldwin’s downtown will receive $10 million to breathe new life into …
dwbostwickadded this to Mid-century modern · 2dHome Building This Mexico City Apartment Building Brings a Historic Home Into the 21st Centurydwell - Ethan TuckerA restored townhouse in Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhood anchors an eight-story apartment building to its surroundings. Today, La Colonia Roma is one of Mexico City’s most vibrant neighborhoods. It
House Beautifuladded this to DESIGN · August 12Interior Design Ready to Retire Early? These Are the Best U.S. Cities to Move toHouse Beautiful - By Selena BarrientosFor many of us, retirement seems far off in the distance, but a frugal lifestyle may just be the answer to retiring as early as 40 years old. Of course, before daydreaming about reaching this incredible
Urban Planning DILG chief backs ban on new buildings, tree cutting in Baguio | Inquirer Newsinquirer.net - INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday backed a proposed yearlong moratorium on the construction of high-rise buildings in …
grdavidadded this to Construction Thoughts · 6dInternet of Things Internet of things key to building responsive cities | Sky News AustraliaSky News Australia As the population booms in Australian cities such as Melbourne and Sydney, experts are turning to technology to improve the urban experience by …
Tom Gibsonadded this to Cities And Transportation · 1dAustralian Labor Party If we want liveable cities in 2060, we have to transform urban systemscanberratimes.com.au - Tayanah O'Donnell, Bob Webb, Chris Ryan, Eleanor Robson, Jago Dodson, Kate Auty "Not everyone wants to live in the inner city and it's insulting to describe the outer suburbs as the fringe." This was just one view from a recent …
The Hindu Groupadded this to The Hindu · August 10Poetry Waves and poetry with DittyThe Hindu - Vangmayi Parakala The calming sounds of waves wash over you when you press play on Ditty’s debut album Poetry Ceylon. Then, lilting, rhythmic music builds into poetry. …
Tom Gibsonadded this to Cities And Transportation · 1dOntario Transit investment fuels regional service goalstcatharinesstandard.ca - Allan Benner Development of a fully integrated regional transit system for Niagara is speeding up, fueled by $23.9 million in new provincial funding announced …
Tom Gibsonadded this to Cities And Transportation · 1dBothell, WA Transportation project puts Bothell's Yakima Fruit Market in jeopardyking5.com - Author: Natalie Swaby BOTHELL, Wash. — The Yakima Fruit Market in Bothell could be impacted by construction for a Sound transit project approved by voters in 2016. The …
Fast Companyadded this to Fast Company · August 9Design Tall buildings are leaving cities in darkness. These architects have a radical fixFast Company - Liz StinsonAs cities get denser, designers are getting more creative about preserving precious access to sun and air. At 4 p.m. on a bright spring day, if you’re positioned along the High Line, you’ll feel the sun’s
