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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Madrid tops Barcelona in quality of life, despite being more expensive

Despite Madrid and Barcelona being capitals in their own right, they rank moderately for costs in relation to global cities, with affordability and quality of life consideration.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Croatian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the "Intelligence of Errors"

Recognizing and analyzing spatial and policy-related errors can generate new design strategies.
The project shifts the perspective on errors from flaws to learning opportunities.
"Intelligence of Errors" encourages collective thinking by examining unique and shared design challenges.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Are We Thinking About Crime All Wrong?

Violence may be more deeply rooted in specific locations than in individuals, suggesting environmental factors play a crucial role.
fromWorldhistory
3 months ago

Futures after Progress by Chloe Ahmann (Book Review)

Chloe Ahmann's "Futures After Progress" explores the interconnection of environment and urban history in late industrial Baltimore.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Herbert J. Gans, myth-busting sociologist, dies at 97

Herbert J. Gans, a prominent sociologist, passed away at 97, remembered for his impactful studies on poverty, class, and urban issues.
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