#urban-culture

#urban-culture

Couchdate, a hi-fi listening bar designed to foster community among Oakland's people of color, is set to close its storefront in Frank Ogawa Plaza due to challenges with the city.

"Stooping NYC proves that one person's trash is indeed another's treasure, showcasing the beauty and usefulness of discarded items left on the curbs of New York City."

The green huts, officially known as cabmen's shelters, provide refuge for cab drivers in London, originally created in the Victorian era to protect them from harsh weather.

For Galway street photographer Ciaran MacChoncarraige, weather is never an obstacle for capturing the city's unique character.

'Rodéos urbains are illegal, defined as events where drivers of vehicles frequently violate traffic laws while performing dangerous maneuvers, endangering public safety.'

Oblivious owners walk their dogs right past security guards and massive 'No Pets' signs at the First Avenue and East 59th Street market to shop.

Payphones. I feel like the only one who notices/gives a fuck. Maybe just because I used them a lot growing up, but I'm sad to see them go.

ChatGPT's location suggestions for Croydon’s Monopoly board reflect the area's diversity, incorporating transport, cultural landmarks, and green spaces essential to local life.

The increasing popularity of après-ski-themed pop-ups across urban areas reflects a cultural desire to embrace winter leisure, even in locations devoid of snow.

Decades ago, candy stores were a hub of community life, offering not only sweets but also everyday items. Their decline contrasted with the current revival of candy shops, showcasing innovation in how candy is sold.

In El Valle, crime has declined due to police actions and gang migration, allowing urban motorcycle stunts, previously seen as illegal, to gain acceptance.

The Brooklyn Open has become a rite of early fall for urban golfers, embracing diverse participants and emphasizing inclusiveness in a sport often seen as unapproachable.

Riley Walz developed 'Bop Spotter,' a neighborhood project that captures short music clips from the street, identifying over 200 songs through Shazam since its installation.

Rachel Kushner's third novel, Creation Lake, immerses readers in the life of a jaded American woman on an undercover assignment in France, evoking themes of nostalgia and urban decay.