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London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

This abandoned art deco hospital in west London is getting a new lease of life with hundreds of new homes

Ravenscourt Park Hospital will be redeveloped into 140 homes and a care home while preserving historical features.
#mission-bay
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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Jeremy Corbyn warns rules on council asset sales threaten allotments

Councils selling allotments for day-to-day spending jeopardizes these community spaces and supports development pressures.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

A walking elegy, tiny gallery, and gentle Brutalism - Harvard Gazette

Three local spots recommended for beauty and solace in Cambridge: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Anthony Greaney Gallery, and the Carpenter Center.
SF music
fromMission Local
1 week ago

This Tenderloin skate shop is an artists' haven

San Francisco skateboarders benefit from a newly developed skatepark and a thriving community space at Low Key Skate Shop.
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Bronx's Kingsbridge Armory revamp gets green light

Kingsbridge Armory will transform into El Centro Kingsbridge, a $500 million community hub with cultural spaces and 500 affordable apartments.
#architecture
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

This neighborhood in Queens has a brilliant plan to turn a busy street into a park

The 34th Avenue Open Street, known as Paseo Park, emerged as a lifeline during the pandemic and is set to become a permanent fixture after over five years of success.
New York City
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Hjvangen Church / Henning Larsen + espen surnevik

Højvangen Church redefines the church's purpose in a secular world as a space for community and connection.
East Bay food
fromBon Appetit
2 months ago

From Drag Brunch to Cookbooks, Queer Food Is Everywhere

Queer people have historically used diners and similar spaces to express their identities and find community in a more accessible environment.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Students designed these unusual cabanas to bring shade to Newark's public pools

Newark's public pools received colorful cabanas designed by NJIT students, enhancing the user experience and providing necessary amenities.
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Jeffrey Sincich Stiches "99 Plus & More"

Sincich's works transform urban landscapes into quilted art, emphasizing the handmade quality and celebrating everyday shops that fulfill communal needs within neighborhoods.
Arts
London startup
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I can't really afford to go to bars' - why young people are taking over the streets to socialise

Young Millennials and Gen Z in Dublin are creating informal community spaces to socialize amidst rising costs of living.
Renovation
fromKqed
3 months ago

New San Francisco State Complex Includes Affordable Housing for More Than 700 Students | KQED

Affordable student housing is scarce and often requires significant loans.
New housing projects can be completed quickly with proper funding and planning.
fromChowhound
3 months ago

What's A Food Hall And What Makes It Different From A Supermarket? - Chowhound

Food halls are transforming former warehouse spaces into vibrant community hubs featuring local cuisines.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

New homes and extensions among latest Sutton planning applications

The ongoing changes to housing and community spaces across Sutton Borough reflect a diverse range of planning applications, aiming to enhance residential options and architectural layouts.
Renovation
#urban-design
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Portland food

Conference: Parklets Key to Rolling Back Motordom's Takeover of the Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

Parklets are reimagining urban spaces by reclaiming streets for community use.
The concept of parklets emerged to counteract the dominance of automobiles in urban environments.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Portland food

Conference: Parklets Key to Rolling Back Motordom's Takeover of the Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

more#urban-design
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

First Morley's chicken shop sign to go on display

Having the firm included as part of London's history was the 'most amazing thing that's happened to this business... and to a community that built us,' said Shan Selvendran.
London
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Go to town! The surprise feelgood effects of walking in the city

Walking in urban landscapes can significantly enhance our mood and emotions, as detailed in Annabel Streets' book, The Walking Cure.
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