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designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago
Design

a viewing room playfully protrudes from tetra works' rental villa in hiroshima

Revitalization project on Hyakushima island aimed at leveraging architecture to boost tourism and economy. [ more ]
BKReader
9 hours ago
Brooklyn

Author Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Book About The Brooklyn Cyclones

The opening season of the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2001 was historically significant due to its unique positioning in Brooklyn lore. [ more ]
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Fast Company
1 week ago
Marketing

Kohl's is opening 200 Babies'R'Us shops: Full list and map of locations where it will return

Kohl's is revitalizing Babies"R"Us by introducing it in selected locations to cater to the needs of parents from pregnancy to parenthood. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Weed dispensary plans new downtown San Jose store in expansion move

Purple Lotus, the No. 1 weed dispensary in San Jose, plans to open a store at a prominent downtown location.
The dispensary hopes to help revitalize downtown San Jose.
The downtown location will be an addition to Purple Lotus' existing operations. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Marine Terminal to undergo major transformation

Agreement announced to revitalize Brooklyn Marine Terminal, improving piers, port, and traffic infrastructure, under city control. [ more ]
New York Post
3 days ago
New York City

Adams and Hochul's Brooklyn Marine Terminal deal is a win for NYC's future

Development agreement reached for Brooklyn Marine Terminal between Mayor Adams, Gov. Hochul, and Port Authority, promising future revitalization. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Mayor Breed proposing plan to create CA's 1st 'entertainment zone' allowing street alcohol sales

Mayor London Breed proposes legislation for first "entertainment zone" in California to revitalize downtown San Francisco. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
San Francisco

What I Found in San Francisco

San Francisco underwent a rapid revitalization before the 2023 APEC conference
The city's leaders acknowledged that the cleanup was motivated by the presence of world leaders [ more ]
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therealdeal.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

Norwalk Hatches Plan to Revamp Downtown With 3,000 Homes

Norwalk aiming to revamp historic downtown with new zoning to construct over 3,000 homes and 173,000 square feet commercial area in buildings up to five stories. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Long-abandoned Art Deco cinema in NYC loses another lease on life

The Metro Theater's attempts at revitalization have faced consistent setbacks.
The recent plan to convert the theater has fallen through due to bankruptcy and other complications. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Gilroy approves plan to transform back alley into public square

Revitalization of downtown Gilroy with conversion of back alley into pedestrian walkway
Challenges faced in downsizing and delays of the project [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

'Bring it back to life': Brownsville do-gooder works to revamp neighborhood community garden * Brooklyn Paper

Vernice Walters leads community garden revitalization in Brownsville through crowdfunding and volunteer workdays.
Partnership with Parks and Green Thumb program helps revitalize area while promoting community involvement. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Locals come together at Borough Hall to help shape redesign of Columbus Park * Brooklyn Paper

Community involvement in park redesign
Transformation of underutilized spaces into community hubs [ more ]
Fox Sports
2 months ago
English Premier League

'Beginning of our journey': Crucial $2bn Man Utd takeover finally sealed

Jim Ratcliffe purchased a minority stake in Manchester United, aiming to revitalize the club.
The investment will allow Ratcliffe to take control of football operations at Manchester United. [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Video games

Payday 3 devs know the heist game is underperforming, but are determined to bring players back

Payday 3 has experienced a decline in its player base since its launch last year.
Developer Starbreeze is determined to revitalize the game and is taking player feedback into account. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

MVRDV to breathe new life into a former cement factory in shanghai

MVRDV is transforming a former cement factory in Shanghai's West Bund into a vibrant hub for leisure and cultural activities.
The project embraces the site's industrial heritage while incorporating modern amenities and prioritizing sustainability. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

An Italian Town Full of the Elderly Wants to Feel Young Again

San Giovanni Lipioni has become the town with the oldest average population in Italy
The town is embracing its aging population as a lifeline [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
London

Can pop-up shops help to regenerate our High Streets?

Online businesses in pop-up shops can help rejuvenate struggling High Streets
Physical and digital retail can co-exist and complement each other [ more ]
eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Richmond is dreaming big for its vacant Hilltop Mall can city officials finally make it happen?

Efforts to resurrect the former Hilltop Mall in Richmond have been unsuccessful so far.
Residents and officials are hoping for a transformation that serves modern needs and attracts new residents. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
5 months ago
Chicago

Disneyland files construction permits for $8 million food hall

A new $8 million food hall-style concept is coming to Downtown Disney in Anaheim.
The Parkside Market will feature four separate concepts, including Korean rice bowls, Caribbean-inspired coffee, fried chicken sandwiches, and a second-story outdoor bar. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Media industry

A new model for digital media? What Karlie Kloss's acquisition of i-D means

Members of the same family, Jared Kushner and Karlie Kloss, have both bought media publications, reflecting a shift in ownership in the journalism and digital media industry.
Wealthy individuals from different industries are now investing in media outlets as a way to revive and reshape existing publications.
The purchase of i-D by Karlie Kloss signifies a diversification of benefactors in the media industry. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
22 years ago
LA real estate

A Corner of Hollywood Takes New Step Toward a Comeback

The intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue in Hollywood has undergone a transformation from a crime-ridden area to a place where families want to live
A new affordable housing project with 61 units is being celebrated in the area [ more ]
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