#public-space
#public-space

Brooklyn

Domino Square opens, transforming Williamsburg waterfront with public plaza and iconic design * Brooklyn Paper

Domino Square offers a new public space with flexible programming, an ice skating rink, and green amenities, enhancing the Williamsburg waterfront experience. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Privacy professionals

Grupo Finca in Cuba: "We Found in the Informality of Our City a Legal Void Where We Can Operate"

Grupo Finca utilizes informal architecture to transform public spaces in Havana, overcoming Cuba's restrictive context through artistic and educational practices. [ more ]

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NYC real estate

Transamerica Pyramid enters new era as a center of public arts and community gathering.

The Transamerica Pyramid reopens as a public space after 50 years, modernized to enhance community engagement with arts and culture. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Pavillon Jardins / Atelier du Pont

The new building enhances workspace efficiency while restoring green space, benefiting both park operations and public access. [ more ]

ArchDaily

NYC food

Culture & Living Space of Dabu Village Songxi County / Cocoon Studio

The renovation harmonizes old and new architecture to create a vibrant public space in Dabu Village. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

3 days ago

Design

OVER design store in ecuador displays dynamic interplay of concrete, steel, and glass

OVER Gallery integrates with Quito's urban fabric, enhancing cultural connections and accessibility. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Domino Square opens, transforming Williamsburg waterfront with public plaza and iconic design * Brooklyn Paper

Domino Square offers a new public space with flexible programming, an ice skating rink, and green amenities, enhancing the Williamsburg waterfront experience. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Privacy professionals

Grupo Finca in Cuba: "We Found in the Informality of Our City a Legal Void Where We Can Operate"

Grupo Finca utilizes informal architecture to transform public spaces in Havana, overcoming Cuba's restrictive context through artistic and educational practices. [ more ]

www.7x7.com

NYC real estate

Transamerica Pyramid enters new era as a center of public arts and community gathering.

The Transamerica Pyramid reopens as a public space after 50 years, modernized to enhance community engagement with arts and culture. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Pavillon Jardins / Atelier du Pont

The new building enhances workspace efficiency while restoring green space, benefiting both park operations and public access. [ more ]

ArchDaily

NYC food

Culture & Living Space of Dabu Village Songxi County / Cocoon Studio

The renovation harmonizes old and new architecture to create a vibrant public space in Dabu Village. [ more ]

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#williamsburg

Brooklyn Eagle

NYC real estate

Domino Square development gets new public plaza

Domino Square revitalizes the old Domino Sugar site, enhancing community connectivity and public space in Williamsburg. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

Domino Square Public Plaza Opens on Williamsburg Waterfront

Domino Square opens on the Williamsburg waterfront, enhancing community space for diverse public events. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

NYC real estate

Domino Square development gets new public plaza

Domino Square revitalizes the old Domino Sugar site, enhancing community connectivity and public space in Williamsburg. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

Domino Square Public Plaza Opens on Williamsburg Waterfront

Domino Square opens on the Williamsburg waterfront, enhancing community space for diverse public events. [ more ]

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#sustainability

ArchDaily

Design

Harvard GSD Inaugurates Polinature, a Plug-In Public Space to Transform Urban Climates

Polinature addresses climate change impacts by providing adaptable urban spaces that enhance micro-climates and support biodiversity, especially for vulnerable communities. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

NYC real estate

De-Paving Paradise

Depave aims to transform an unsafe intersection into a vibrant, car-free plaza with green spaces to enhance urban livability. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Harvard GSD Inaugurates Polinature, a Plug-In Public Space to Transform Urban Climates

Polinature addresses climate change impacts by providing adaptable urban spaces that enhance micro-climates and support biodiversity, especially for vulnerable communities. [ more ]

Portland Mercury

NYC real estate

De-Paving Paradise

Depave aims to transform an unsafe intersection into a vibrant, car-free plaza with green spaces to enhance urban livability. [ more ]

moresustainability

Brownstoner

5 days ago

NYC real estate

Domino Square Public Plaza Opens on Williamsburg Waterfront

Domino Square features a versatile public space with ice skating, embodying Two Trees' vision for revitalizing the Williamsburg waterfront. [ more ]

#community-engagement

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Design

vibrant cactus motifs decorate ciudad juarez's historic center reclaiming public space

Desert Paths transforms Ciudad Juárez's urban landscape through vibrant art and community-focused design, enhancing public space and safety. [ more ]

ArchDaily

NYC real estate

NOKE Shopping Mall / Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

The Shin-Fu Town Market seeks to revitalise Dazhi's public cultural landscape by integrating community facilities within a modern shopping environment. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Design

people pavilion's decomposed grass canopy shades over free-form circular seating

The People Pavilion by sp/n and nerd studio transformed a city space into a communal hub for community engagement and interaction during Bangkok Design Week 2024. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground / HAS design and research

Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground integrates craftsmanship, public space, and celebrates Thailand's metal export status. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Design

vibrant cactus motifs decorate ciudad juarez's historic center reclaiming public space

Desert Paths transforms Ciudad Juárez's urban landscape through vibrant art and community-focused design, enhancing public space and safety. [ more ]

ArchDaily

NYC real estate

NOKE Shopping Mall / Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

The Shin-Fu Town Market seeks to revitalise Dazhi's public cultural landscape by integrating community facilities within a modern shopping environment. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Design

people pavilion's decomposed grass canopy shades over free-form circular seating

The People Pavilion by sp/n and nerd studio transformed a city space into a communal hub for community engagement and interaction during Bangkok Design Week 2024. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground / HAS design and research

Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground integrates craftsmanship, public space, and celebrates Thailand's metal export status. [ more ]

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WIRED

NYC real estate

What Cancun's Tourists Don't See Is a Sprawling Concrete Jungle

Cancún's rapid growth has led to significant urban inequality, with luxurious tourist districts overshadowing the basic needs of its less affluent residents. [ more ]

#urban-planning

Time Out New York

NYC real estate

Park Avenue's park could actually be coming back

Park Avenue may soon regain its green space, expanding from 20 feet to 48 feet, enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetics. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Amsterdammers left bemused at plan to tackle flowerpot jungle'

Amsterdam authorities are limiting residential plant pots to enhance urban accessibility and address concerns about overcrowding on sidewalks. [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

This Year's Park(ing) Day Hopes to Inspire Big Policy Change - Streetsblog USA

The 19th annual Park(ing) Day aims to challenge excessive urban parking and promote creative repurposing of public spaces through policy changes. [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

How Cities Are Getting Creative To Reclaim Public Space for People - Streetsblog USA

RPA advocates for repurposing public spaces to enhance community ownership and address health and equity disparities. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC real estate

Park Avenue's park could actually be coming back

Park Avenue may soon regain its green space, expanding from 20 feet to 48 feet, enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetics. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC real estate

Park Avenue's park could actually be coming back

Park Avenue may soon regain its green space, expanding from 20 feet to 48 feet, enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetics. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Amsterdammers left bemused at plan to tackle flowerpot jungle'

Amsterdam authorities are limiting residential plant pots to enhance urban accessibility and address concerns about overcrowding on sidewalks. [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

This Year's Park(ing) Day Hopes to Inspire Big Policy Change - Streetsblog USA

The 19th annual Park(ing) Day aims to challenge excessive urban parking and promote creative repurposing of public spaces through policy changes. [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

How Cities Are Getting Creative To Reclaim Public Space for People - Streetsblog USA

RPA advocates for repurposing public spaces to enhance community ownership and address health and equity disparities. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC real estate

Park Avenue's park could actually be coming back

Park Avenue may soon regain its green space, expanding from 20 feet to 48 feet, enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetics. [ more ]

moreurban-planning

Secret NYC

NYC food

Pier 15 NYC: Scenic Waterfront Recreation, Dining, Sightseeing

Pier 15 offers a stunning riverfront experience with excellent dining and recreation options, making it a favorite spot in Lower Manhattan. [ more ]

#park-avenue

Time Out New York

NYC real estate

Park Avenue's park could actually be coming back

Park Avenue may soon regain its green space, expanding from 20 feet to 48 feet, enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetics. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Brooklyn

Park Avenue to get safer, greener fixtures to enhance the bustling block | amNewYork

New York City is redesigning Park Avenue to enhance greenery and pedestrian safety. [ more ]

Time Out New York

NYC real estate

Park Avenue's park could actually be coming back

Park Avenue may soon regain its green space, expanding from 20 feet to 48 feet, enhancing pedestrian safety and aesthetics. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Brooklyn

Park Avenue to get safer, greener fixtures to enhance the bustling block | amNewYork

New York City is redesigning Park Avenue to enhance greenery and pedestrian safety. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

Digital life

When I'm Dining Out, Should I Have to Deal With Your Dogs?

The restaurant violated NYC health codes by allowing untrained dogs indoors, demonstrating a lack of consideration for patrons' comfort. [ more ]

#san-francisco

SocketSite

2 years ago

NYC real estate

Designs for Building up on Broadway

San Francisco's Planning Commission is set to approve an expansion of the 'Urban Pioneer' building to include residential condos while minimizing shadowing impact on a nearby park. [ more ]

Funcheap

2 months ago

SF politics

Talk: Reimagining San Francisco's Green Spaces (Cal Academy of Sciences)

Urban green spaces are essential for thriving cities and community well-being. [ more ]

SocketSite

2 years ago

NYC real estate

Designs for Building up on Broadway

San Francisco's Planning Commission is set to approve an expansion of the 'Urban Pioneer' building to include residential condos while minimizing shadowing impact on a nearby park. [ more ]

Funcheap

2 months ago

SF politics

Talk: Reimagining San Francisco's Green Spaces (Cal Academy of Sciences)

Urban green spaces are essential for thriving cities and community well-being. [ more ]

moresan-francisco

designboom | architecture & design magazine

2 months ago

Design

zigzagging verandas enclose courtyard of atelier archmixing's memorial in shanghai

The Chen Huancheng Memorial renovation by Atelier Archmixing transformed the space into an open public area while preserving traditional elements and integrating with the surrounding landscape. [ more ]

#urban-design

designboom | architecture & design magazine

5 months ago

Design

foster + partners' new jing'an apple store is designed like an amphitheater in shanghai

The new Apple store in Shanghai, designed by Foster + Partners, integrates with the city's urban fabric and creates a vibrant public space.

The design of the Apple store includes a circular public plaza, a gently sloping skywalk with terraced seating, and seasonal plantings to enhance community interaction. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

6 months ago

Design

studio 5*5 repurposes scaffolding pipes and street lamps to illuminate paris olympic village

Low-carbon furniture objects redefine urban lighting and promote sustainable development.

Collaborative efforts in urban design lead to innovative solutions for public spaces. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

5 months ago

Design

foster + partners' new jing'an apple store is designed like an amphitheater in shanghai

The new Apple store in Shanghai, designed by Foster + Partners, integrates with the city's urban fabric and creates a vibrant public space.

The design of the Apple store includes a circular public plaza, a gently sloping skywalk with terraced seating, and seasonal plantings to enhance community interaction. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

6 months ago

Design

studio 5*5 repurposes scaffolding pipes and street lamps to illuminate paris olympic village

Low-carbon furniture objects redefine urban lighting and promote sustainable development.

Collaborative efforts in urban design lead to innovative solutions for public spaces. [ more ]

moreurban-design

#london

Time Out London

London

Holborn could be getting a massive 40 million glow-up

The Holborn area in central London may undergo pedestrianization to enhance safety and livability.

The Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood project aims to create a people-focused environment with green spaces and segregated cycle lanes. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Designs unveiled for skyscraper set to rival The Shard as London's joint tallest building

Plans have been unveiled for a skyscraper in London that will rival The Shard and become one of the tallest buildings in the city.

The proposed tower will have a free public viewing gallery, an education centre, and a restaurant. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

Holborn could be getting a massive 40 million glow-up

The Holborn area in central London may undergo pedestrianization to enhance safety and livability.

The Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood project aims to create a people-focused environment with green spaces and segregated cycle lanes. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Designs unveiled for skyscraper set to rival The Shard as London's joint tallest building

Plans have been unveiled for a skyscraper in London that will rival The Shard and become one of the tallest buildings in the city.

The proposed tower will have a free public viewing gallery, an education centre, and a restaurant. [ more ]

morelondon

Mission Local

Mission District

Conoce a la candidata y candidatos del Distrito 9: "Apoya la prohibicion de la venta ambulante?"

H Brown opposes the ban on street vending on Mission Street and suggests adding police stations and live music.

Jaime Gutierrez supports the ban on Mission Street vending but suggests relocating it to other streets with proper management.

Roberto Hernandez supports street vending with proper resources and permits. [ more ]

www.amny.com

8 months ago

NYC politics

State of the City | Mayor Adams touts his halftime record during address in the Bronx | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams delivered his State of the City address, highlighting his accomplishments and proposing new policies.

Adams addressed issues including the housing crisis, negative impact of social media on children, and expanding public space. [ more ]

#public space

www.theguardian.com

Running

I am here, get used to me': in India, a woman out running is about more than just exercise | Sohini Chattopadhyay

Sport can be a means for women to claim citizenship and perform nationalism outside of war.

The Delhi gang-rape in 2012 sparked a strong physical response, prompting the author to explore women's right to occupy public space. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

Williamsburg Bike Advocates Cheer Berry Street's New Design

Berry Street in Williamsburg has been transformed into a bike and pedestrian-friendly corridor with a two-way protected bike lane and one-way vehicle traffic.

The changes aim to protect pedestrians and cyclists, reduce speeding, and provide dedicated loading zones while boosting neighborhood connectivity and accessibility. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Running

I am here, get used to me': in India, a woman out running is about more than just exercise | Sohini Chattopadhyay

Sport can be a means for women to claim citizenship and perform nationalism outside of war.

The Delhi gang-rape in 2012 sparked a strong physical response, prompting the author to explore women's right to occupy public space. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

Williamsburg Bike Advocates Cheer Berry Street's New Design

Berry Street in Williamsburg has been transformed into a bike and pedestrian-friendly corridor with a two-way protected bike lane and one-way vehicle traffic.

The changes aim to protect pedestrians and cyclists, reduce speeding, and provide dedicated loading zones while boosting neighborhood connectivity and accessibility. [ more ]

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New York Post

Upper West Side

Public housing residents, posh prep school kids spark NYC playground war - with tensions going into full swing

Tenants of Wise Towers on Upper West Side confront non-residents in playground turf war. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground Installation / HAS design and research

The Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground project aimed to provide a free public space for activities and learning, reflecting Thailand's metal manufacturing export status. [ more ]

ArchDaily

Design

Kindergarten GALAXIE eR Varnsdorf / RG architects studio

The GALAXIE eR Kindergarten in Varnsdorf is designed with an elliptical shape, green roof, and a central atrium to promote harmony, beauty, and children's development. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine