#urban-environment

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BKReader
8 hours ago
Brooklyn

Falcon Chicks Hatch Atop Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Monitoring peregrine falcons for conservation and identification purposes is a crucial aspect of wildlife protection in urban environments. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 days ago
US news

Perspective | I was homeless as a kid. Here's how I survived.

Survival stories of young children facing challenges in urban environments. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Mental health

Prof Andrea Mechelli: People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues'

Being in nature, even in small urban green spaces, can significantly improve mental wellbeing over time. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Design

MIT-born 'harness the heat' presents thermally active urban urniture

Harnessing wasted heat for outdoor comfort
Creating targeted cooling zones using intelligent material choices. [ more ]
www.westsiderag.com
3 months ago
Upper West Side

Leaning Tree of Columbus Avenue Leaves Sidewalk Crumbling

The tree on Columbus Avenue poses a risk due to its roots lifting and crumbling the sidewalk.
The Parks Department will conduct an inspection to determine the tree's condition and potential removal. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

tiny cafe by B.L.U.E. architecture studio pops out amidst traditional marketplace in beijing

B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio designed a compact café in Beijing that blends modernity with the traditional marketplace.
The café's design aims to revitalize the community and connect with the urban environment, sparking conversations about street life and urban connectivity. [ more ]
Shore News Network
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York is a City With Over 2,000,000 Rats and The Mayor Has a New Plan to Eradicate Them

New York City unveils new anti-trash technology to improve sanitation and reduce rat infestation.
The city has implemented measures to limit the time trash bags can remain on streets and required food businesses and chain stores to use containers for their waste. [ more ]
Digital Photography School
5 months ago
Photography

Cityscape Photography: A Guide to Breathtaking Images (+ Examples)

Cityscape photography is a rewarding genre that can seem intimidating at first, but becomes easier with knowledge and practice.
Cityscape photography involves capturing the urban environment and showcasing the beauty and unique features of a city. [ more ]
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