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Nanchang Grand Theatre / PES-Architects

The Nanchang Grand Theatre is a cultural landmark designed to integrate art and community.
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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.

vibrant-colored platforms by mostlikely scatter like confetti on vienna's waterfront

Mostlikely reshapes Pier 22 into an inclusive urban space on Vienna's Danube Island, promoting community engagement and outdoor activities.

martino picchedda transforms historic sardinian residence into public exhibition space

Martino Picchedda's restoration of Mascia House transforms it into a public exhibition space, celebrating Sardinian architecture and preserving its historical integrity.

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.

A Space for Shared Memory: WXCA Unveils Design for the Greater Poland Uprising Museum in Poznan

WXCA's new museum design honors the Greater Poland 1918-1919 uprising while creating a contemporary public space for Poznań.

wing-like roof covers open gathering area by SHISUO in shanghai's memorial park

Breeze Hall enhances public engagement at Lu Xun Memorial Park through innovative design that integrates nature and urban space.

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.

vibrant-colored platforms by mostlikely scatter like confetti on vienna's waterfront

Mostlikely reshapes Pier 22 into an inclusive urban space on Vienna's Danube Island, promoting community engagement and outdoor activities.

martino picchedda transforms historic sardinian residence into public exhibition space

Martino Picchedda's restoration of Mascia House transforms it into a public exhibition space, celebrating Sardinian architecture and preserving its historical integrity.

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.

A Space for Shared Memory: WXCA Unveils Design for the Greater Poland Uprising Museum in Poznan

WXCA's new museum design honors the Greater Poland 1918-1919 uprising while creating a contemporary public space for Poznań.

wing-like roof covers open gathering area by SHISUO in shanghai's memorial park

Breeze Hall enhances public engagement at Lu Xun Memorial Park through innovative design that integrates nature and urban space.
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Section Of 'The Arches' Opens Under the Brooklyn Bridge In Manhattan

The reopening of 'The Arches' on the Brooklyn Bridge offers a new public space for the community after extensive restoration efforts.

Public space reopens beneath Brooklyn Bridge, giving Chinatown a bit more room to breathe

The reopening of 'The Arches' offers much-needed public space in a densely populated Lower Manhattan.

Latest section of The Arches at the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan side opens to the public | amNewYork

The Arches provides valuable new public space in Manhattan, directly linking the Brooklyn Bridge to Chinatown.

Section Of 'The Arches' Opens Under the Brooklyn Bridge In Manhattan

The reopening of 'The Arches' on the Brooklyn Bridge offers a new public space for the community after extensive restoration efforts.

Public space reopens beneath Brooklyn Bridge, giving Chinatown a bit more room to breathe

The reopening of 'The Arches' offers much-needed public space in a densely populated Lower Manhattan.

Latest section of The Arches at the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan side opens to the public | amNewYork

The Arches provides valuable new public space in Manhattan, directly linking the Brooklyn Bridge to Chinatown.
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'Fish pond forever': Bed-Stuy's makeshift goldfish 'Aquarium' paved over * Brooklyn Paper

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Aquarium was tragically destroyed despite local community efforts to create an engaging, joyful space for families.

'We want to bring open space back into use - but we are being ignored'

Friends of Hollickwood Park are struggling to secure public access to a nearby site owned by Barnet Council.

Brooklyn 'aquarium' paved over

A makeshift aquarium in Brooklyn formed by a leaky hydrant became a community project before being paved over due to safety concerns.

'Fish pond forever': Bed-Stuy's makeshift goldfish 'Aquarium' paved over * Brooklyn Paper

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Aquarium was tragically destroyed despite local community efforts to create an engaging, joyful space for families.

'We want to bring open space back into use - but we are being ignored'

Friends of Hollickwood Park are struggling to secure public access to a nearby site owned by Barnet Council.

Brooklyn 'aquarium' paved over

A makeshift aquarium in Brooklyn formed by a leaky hydrant became a community project before being paved over due to safety concerns.
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Xiaoliangtan Garden / West 8

The Cool Garden blends traditional Chengdu elements with modern design, providing a tranquil social space for visitors.
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Central Park Is Getting A Massive 11-Acre Rec Center With One Of NYC's Biggest Pools

A new recreation center at Central Park will open in spring 2025, enhancing public space with year-round facilities for nature connection and community activities.
#community-engagement

City unveils 'bold' proposals to reimagine Brooklyn-Queens Expressway from above and below * Brooklyn Paper

The BQE report proposes transforming sections of the highway into safer, cleaner public spaces based on extensive community feedback.

A Network Of Bike Lanes, Market Spaces & Public Areas Are Being Envisioned Beneath The BQE

The NYC DOT proposes redesigns and infrastructure enhancements along the BQE to improve safety, accessibility, and community connection.

NYC Unveils New Manufacturing Opportunities in Sunset Park

The MADE Bush Terminal aims to enhance collaboration and economic growth in Sunset Park, Bronx, through innovative manufacturing spaces and community engagement.

De-Paving Paradise

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

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.

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.

City unveils 'bold' proposals to reimagine Brooklyn-Queens Expressway from above and below * Brooklyn Paper

The BQE report proposes transforming sections of the highway into safer, cleaner public spaces based on extensive community feedback.

A Network Of Bike Lanes, Market Spaces & Public Areas Are Being Envisioned Beneath The BQE

The NYC DOT proposes redesigns and infrastructure enhancements along the BQE to improve safety, accessibility, and community connection.

NYC Unveils New Manufacturing Opportunities in Sunset Park

The MADE Bush Terminal aims to enhance collaboration and economic growth in Sunset Park, Bronx, through innovative manufacturing spaces and community engagement.

De-Paving Paradise

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

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.

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.
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Perceptions of Space by Hugh Gleeson - KALTBLUT Magazine

Hugh Gleeson explores identity and power dynamics in public spaces, emphasizing resistance through transformation of norms and individual expression.

This 'Subway Therapy' Set-Up Invites NYers To Share Their Feelings Beneath 14th St.

Subway Therapy engages the community through shared expression in a subway tunnel, promoting positivity and conversation in a public space.
#san-francisco

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

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

SF's Tenderloin Larkin Street "Roadway" Shared Space Block Party

The Larkin Shared Spaces event on November 9, 2024, will create a community festival atmosphere with music, arts, and games in San Francisco.

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

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

SF's Tenderloin Larkin Street "Roadway" Shared Space Block Party

The Larkin Shared Spaces event on November 9, 2024, will create a community festival atmosphere with music, arts, and games in San Francisco.
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#new-york-city

A $350 Million Plan to Redesign 5th Avenue: Wider Sidewalks, Fewer Cars

Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan is set for a major redesign to enhance pedestrian experience and reduce traffic congestion.

Why Is the Only Good Thing to Come Out of the Pandemic Disappearing?

Outdoor dining, initially a successful pandemic adaptation, is facing significant decline in New York City and other American cities.

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.

Iconic NYC garden that Robert De Niro, celebs rallied to save slapped with eviction notice and told it has 14 days to pack up

The Elizabeth Street Garden faces eviction for housing development despite public outcry, highlighting tensions between urban green spaces and housing needs.

A $350 Million Plan to Redesign 5th Avenue: Wider Sidewalks, Fewer Cars

Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan is set for a major redesign to enhance pedestrian experience and reduce traffic congestion.

Why Is the Only Good Thing to Come Out of the Pandemic Disappearing?

Outdoor dining, initially a successful pandemic adaptation, is facing significant decline in New York City and other American cities.

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.

Iconic NYC garden that Robert De Niro, celebs rallied to save slapped with eviction notice and told it has 14 days to pack up

The Elizabeth Street Garden faces eviction for housing development despite public outcry, highlighting tensions between urban green spaces and housing needs.
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Beitang Street Section of the Grand Canal in Wuxi / ShangHai Daguan + Zebai Landscape

The renovation of the Grand Canal aims to improve community interaction and create vibrant public spaces.

Exclusive | Luxury condo is holding gorgeous - and public - waterfront views hostage in this NYC neighborhood

The Allura Waterfront Residences are legally required to allow public access to its waterfront but have repeatedly denied entry, violating city agreements.

Check out the new park that just opened along the Long Island City waterfront

Malt Drive Park enhances Long Island City's waterfront with new public green spaces and affordable housing.
#urban-development

Brooklyn Black Tie Ball raises $1.7M for Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Black Tie Ball successfully raised funds for community events and recognized contributions to the transformation of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Domino Square Public Plaza Opens on Williamsburg Waterfront

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

Domino Square development gets new public plaza

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

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.

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.

Brooklyn Black Tie Ball raises $1.7M for Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Black Tie Ball successfully raised funds for community events and recognized contributions to the transformation of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Domino Square Public Plaza Opens on Williamsburg Waterfront

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

Domino Square development gets new public plaza

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

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.

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.
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Public Art Exhibit Celebrating Dreams Opens in Fort Greene

Cosmologyscape offers a unique interactive experience celebrating dreams while integrating Black and indigenous art techniques.
#urban-planning

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.

Eight Ways To Reimagine Parking Spaces - Streetsblog USA

Park(ing) Day highlights the potential of transforming car parking spaces into community-oriented areas like playgrounds and bike parking.

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.

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.

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.

Eight Ways To Reimagine Parking Spaces - Streetsblog USA

Park(ing) Day highlights the potential of transforming car parking spaces into community-oriented areas like playgrounds and bike parking.

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.

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.
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Opinion: Design EV Charging Around NYC Streets, Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City

Curbside EV charging in urban areas must prioritize efficiency and multi-modal accessibility, benefiting drivers and non-drivers alike.
#urban-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

cascading planes and platforms encircle spActrum's stellar isle center in chinese old town

Stellar Isle in Shaoxing, China, blends contemporary design with historic structures, creating a dynamic cultural center in an old town neighborhood.
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