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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 day ago

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored with $8.9 million funding, enhancing its historical significance and visual appeal.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 day ago

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored with $8.9 million funding, enhancing its historical significance and visual appeal.
fromstupiddope.com
1 day ago

NYC Weed Smoking Do's and Don'ts: Summer Sesh Tips + What We're Smoking This Weekend

Cannabis may be legal in New York, but that doesn't mean it's a free-for-all. Know your rights and limits when smoking in public.
NYC food
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 day ago

The Courts Ruled Against Beach Yoga in San Diego. Here's How Local Teachers Brought it Back.

Yoga teachers in San Diego can now teach on beaches after a federal court ruled that yoga constitutes protected speech under the First Amendment.
#contemporary-art
#urban-design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
NYC real estate

New York's Lincoln Center Unveils Its West Side Transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

Architecture Now: C.F. Mller, Sasaki, 10 Design, and Others Unveil Projects Across Middle East, Asia, and the U.S.

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Sarah Burke: Just as you begin to fall in love with the city, a huge SUV swings around the corner

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
London

Shaping Dubai's Urban Identity: Buildner Launches Design Challenge With a Half-Million Euro Prize Fund

Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Browning Industrial Park / MULTIPLE Architecture & Urbanism

Rejuvenating a former industrial site into a vibrant public space enhances urban connectivity and environmental performance.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
NYC real estate

New York's Lincoln Center Unveils Its West Side Transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

Architecture Now: C.F. Mller, Sasaki, 10 Design, and Others Unveil Projects Across Middle East, Asia, and the U.S.

fromIndependent
3 days ago
London politics

Sarah Burke: Just as you begin to fall in love with the city, a huge SUV swings around the corner

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
London

Shaping Dubai's Urban Identity: Buildner Launches Design Challenge With a Half-Million Euro Prize Fund

fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Meet Tate: A New Modular Seating System From Here Now

"Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing," says Justin Champaign, founder and creative partner.
Graphic design
#community-development
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
Renovation

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
Renovation

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Runner hit by falling tree on Thames Path

A runner has been taken to hospital after being hit by a falling tree near the River Thames in south-west London, highlighting potential hazards along waterways.
London food
#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Are Modular Seating Systems Redefining Our Perception of Public Spaces?

Public spaces have evolved from fixed designs to flexible and modular concepts to meet contemporary needs.
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
NYC politics

Car Harms Monday: 'Gridlock Sam' Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

RELAX: A New City Rule for Private Seating in Public Space Is More of the Same - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Are Modular Seating Systems Redefining Our Perception of Public Spaces?

Public spaces have evolved from fixed designs to flexible and modular concepts to meet contemporary needs.
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
NYC politics

Car Harms Monday: 'Gridlock Sam' Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

RELAX: A New City Rule for Private Seating in Public Space Is More of the Same - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Park staff trained to tackle harassment of women

The kinds of behaviours this training would assist with include inappropriate comments, gestures, cat calling or even unwanted touching... anything that makes you feel unsafe is not OK.
London politics
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 80 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Expectations, trashed

Improvements in cleanliness at some locations on Mission Street are inconsistent, with ongoing issues of trash and street vendors.
#urban-development
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

80 free photo exhibits are popping up all over NYC this June

In the city that never sleeps, we envisioned a haven where visual storytellers could converge, connect and be seen. Now more than ever, it's crucial that we provide a platform for these narratives to unfold.
NYC music
#trans-rights
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond faces backlash after failing to ban trans women despite Supreme Court ruling

Kenwood Ladies' Pond is at the heart of a debate over trans rights and women's safety in public spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trans people fearing arrest after Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners

Misinformation regarding the Supreme Court ruling is causing fear among trans individuals about using women's spaces.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond faces backlash after failing to ban trans women despite Supreme Court ruling

Kenwood Ladies' Pond is at the heart of a debate over trans rights and women's safety in public spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Trans people fearing arrest after Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners

Misinformation regarding the Supreme Court ruling is causing fear among trans individuals about using women's spaces.
#architecture
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecture for Neurodiversity: Designing for Control, Choice, and the Senses

Designing for neurodiversity fosters inclusivity in public spaces, addressing the varied sensory needs of individuals.
Awareness of hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity is crucial for creating better environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

MVRDV proposes irreverent renovation of historic church into 'holy water' swimming pool

MVRDV's Holy Water repurposes a church into a community swimming pool.
The project emphasizes reusing sacred elements of the church in a modern context.
Innovative design incorporates a reflective pool floor for enhanced aesthetics.
NYC LGBT
fromDomusweb
1 month ago

The biggest Central Park renovation in decades is in Harlem

The Davis Center symbolizes a significant transformation of Central Park, blending public space with community needs and revitalizing neglected areas.
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecture for Neurodiversity: Designing for Control, Choice, and the Senses

Designing for neurodiversity fosters inclusivity in public spaces, addressing the varied sensory needs of individuals.
Awareness of hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity is crucial for creating better environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

MVRDV proposes irreverent renovation of historic church into 'holy water' swimming pool

MVRDV's Holy Water repurposes a church into a community swimming pool.
The project emphasizes reusing sacred elements of the church in a modern context.
Innovative design incorporates a reflective pool floor for enhanced aesthetics.
NYC LGBT
fromDomusweb
1 month ago

The biggest Central Park renovation in decades is in Harlem

The Davis Center symbolizes a significant transformation of Central Park, blending public space with community needs and revitalizing neglected areas.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

What are the rules on photographing people in the street in France?

For ordinary members of the public, general consent is required, unless the publication is in the public interest or if the person is pictured as part of a large crowd.
Paris food
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

A Legal Challenge Has Been Launched Against Festivals in Brockwell Park

"Fencing off huge sections of the park and renting them out for weeks at a time, generating huge profits for private equity firms, undermines the very purpose of the park as a public space."
London politics
#parenting
Pets
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Designing for Companionship: Reimagining Urban Life with Pets

The bond between humans and pets is evolving, influencing how we design shared living spaces for emotional well-being.
Pets are increasingly recognized as important companions, prompting innovative designs for cohabitation and public spaces.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Gen Z and boomers are both FaceTiming in public - but for different reasons

Public video calls have become a contentious social issue, raising questions of etiquette and consideration in shared spaces.
#community-engagement
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: The Anti-Social Century

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.
The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: The Anti-Social Century

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.
The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.
#vandalism
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Advocates push for restoration of City Parks funding and staff levels

The NYC Parks Department needs full staffing to better maintain city parks, which are currently understaffed and under-resourced.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Padlocked by the playground police - no wonder families flee NYC

NYC's 5-and-under population has decreased significantly since 2020, raising concerns about children's access to play and freedom.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Toss Eric Adams' monster garbage bins in the trash heap of bad ideas

Mayor Adams' new trash bins may reduce rat sightings but are causing discontent among locals for their appearance and loss of public space.
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
New York City

Where Can You Smoke Weed in NYC Legally as a Visitor? | stupidDOPE

In NYC, adults 21+ can smoke cannabis in public spaces where smoking tobacco is allowed.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Padlocked by the playground police - no wonder families flee NYC

NYC's 5-and-under population has decreased significantly since 2020, raising concerns about children's access to play and freedom.
London politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Psychological Torture': London Bans Busking in Famed Tourist Hub

Westminster City Council banned street performances in Leicester Square due to noise complaints from local businesses.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Public bodies to get new guidance after ruling on definition of a woman

The UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, impacting access to single-sex spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A huge reset': trans rights campaigners and gender critical activists react to supreme court ruling

The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman has intensified the gender rights debate, impacting trans rights and gender critical campaigners.
Snowboarding
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Inclusion, Encounter, and Creativity in Public Spaces: The Role of Skateboarding in the Pursuit of Urban Wellbeing

Public spaces can enhance emotional well-being through physical activities like skateboarding, fostering community and individual growth.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 33 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Clean efforts and street sales

Community members are stepping in to clean neighborhoods and support local efforts in the absence of city funding.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Downtown Brooklyn Buzzes With Spring And Summer Fun

Downtown Brooklyn will host diverse community events celebrating arts, culture, and democracy during the spring and summer of 2025.
#urban-life
NYC politics
fromAol
2 months ago

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

NYC's Open Streets program is undergoing a controversial privatization, permitting businesses to occupy public roadways and plazas.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (April 2025)

MAPP transforms common spaces in La Mission into vibrant venues for free art performances.
London
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The City of London is getting a new pub and pocket park

The Edenica development features a new pocket park and a completely rebuilt pub, enhancing the local area.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Riells Square/ Comas-Pont arquitectes

The project revitalizes Riells' public space by integrating history with nature, fostering community interaction and enhancing accessibility.
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

City tackles Bronx park dumping crisis with steep new fines Bronx Times

New fines for illegal park dumping increase from $1,000 to $5,000 starting March 31, 2025, to deter illegal dumping in New York City.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

'I got so sick of park litter that I spend hours of my own time tidying it up'

"It's awful - the litter is making Havering Park not a nice place to visit, which is really sad because when people stop going to green spaces is when they become even more neglected."
London politics
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

JM Cafe, White Pagoda Temple in Beijing / B.L.U.E Architecture Studio

The design effectively balances urban vitality with historical heritage in a renovated café space.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My family moved from the US to Japan years ago. Living here has been filled with surprising perks, quirks, and challenges.

Vending machines in Japan offer meals and drinks that are accessible everywhere, making them one of my favorite aspects of living here—something I never experienced in the US.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sophie White: Dear Good Men, here's what it genuinely feels like to move through the world as a groped, shouted at, cautious woman

It will always be hard to explain to men how it really feels for women to move through the world, but I'll try...
Women in technology
Online Community Development
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

COVID-19 Showed Who Really Owns Public Spaces. It's Not the Public | The Walrus

COVID-19 changed the dynamics of homelessness in Toronto, allowing temporary camping in parks and increasing visibility for the unhoused.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

'Sodomites Walk' protest against call to 'take back' Hampstead Heath from cruisers

"Cruising has taken place on the Heath since at least the 19th Century and continued right through decriminalisation all the way up to the present day. For many it is still a safe space of sexual exploration, nestled away in nature, it's a world that exists outside of the toxicity of modern day apps and sexual categorisation."
London politics
UX design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Design Students Explore the Future of Seating With Workform

Beckmans College of Design showcases innovative furniture designs that prioritize inclusivity and adaptability for diverse users at Stockholm Design Week.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC DOT Grants Conditional Approvals for Hundreds of Outdoor Dining Setups

The NYC DOT is streamlining the outdoor dining process, granting conditional approvals to restaurants for the upcoming season beginning April 1.
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