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New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

14th Street redesign: bike lanes, plazas and public workshops

Manhattan's 14th Street busway is transitioning from temporary to permanent infrastructure with protected bike lanes, expanded plazas, and upgraded bus boarding islands to enhance transit, cycling, and pedestrian safety.
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

The Fountain Celebrates Craft, Connection, and Lime Green

To drink, to bathe, to swim, water has been integral to every society, at every point in our relatively short history here on earth. We connect, drink, and extend ourselves over water, a lifegiving force whose polarity explains much of human behavior. Fostering this sense of community is vital to our health and happiness as well.
Design
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

studio RE+N turns abandoned planter into floating yellow stage in shanghai neighborhood

Studio RE+N transformed a neglected circular planter in Shanghai into a bright yellow floating steel platform that activates the courtyard for diverse community activities and age groups.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Green light given to pedestrianise Oxford Street as traffic sees red

Transport for London will pedestrianise Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street, removing all road traffic from this major shopping area.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This London canalside park has reopened after a dazzling 2.5 million makeover

Queens Park Canalside in northwest London reopened after a £2.5 million transformation featuring wildlife habitats, improved accessibility, and a community-created mural.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Designing for Presence: When Architecture Invites Us to Stay

Architectural design should prioritize presence by creating calm, comfortable spaces that enable staying, reflection, and shared awareness without demanding interaction.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

Pier Pavillion is a stunning landmark that uses recycled rock oyster shells - Yanko Design

Sydney has long been celebrated for its innovative architecture and vibrant waterfront. The new Pier Pavilion, designed by the talented duo Besley & Spresser, is a shining example of how modern design can blend seamlessly with sustainability and community needs. Located at the edge of Sydney's sparkling harbor, this pavilion is quickly becoming a must-see for architecture lovers, local residents, and visitors alike.
Design
Women
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Make Space for Girls Launches Strategy for Gender-Inclusive Public Spaces

Public parks and outdoor spaces in the UK are often designed for a default male, excluding teenage girls and harming their wellbeing.
Environment
fromArchDaily
6 months ago

How Can Public Space Be Designed for the Neurodiverse Community?

Public spaces must be designed to accommodate neurodiverse sensory and temporal needs rather than assuming a single average user's predictable responses.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 months ago

better than sunscreen: solar protection through intentional shade in public spaces

Intentional, well-designed shade—ranging from colonnades and pergolas to canopies and shaded street furniture—is essential for cooling dense urban public spaces as summers intensify.
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