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fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Bronx's Kingsbridge Armory revamp gets green light

Kingsbridge Armory will transform into El Centro Kingsbridge, a $500 million community hub with cultural spaces and 500 affordable apartments.
#architecture
London
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Meet the 15 Finalists in ArchDaily China's 2025 Building of the Year Awards

The 2025 Building of the Year Award China highlights a transition from large buildings to community-focused projects.
The awards reflect evolving architectural trends, emphasizing user needs and local community spaces.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

River Hearth House / Arcke

The riverfront project blends living, working, and creative spaces, fostering a deep connection to its landscape and history.
#covid-19
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
New York City

This neighborhood in Queens has a brilliant plan to turn a busy street into a park

34th Avenue Open Street in Jackson Heights is transitioning to Paseo Park, a permanent community space after pandemic success.
Coronavirus
fromGBH
4 months ago

COVID upended everyday life. What's stuck around 5 years after lockdown?

The pandemic has caused lasting changes, notably in remote work and e-commerce.
Hybrid work and online shopping are permanent shifts post-COVID.
Urban planning must adapt to new social and commercial dynamics.
Coronavirus
fromGBH
4 months ago

COVID upended everyday life. What's stuck around 5 years after lockdown?

The pandemic has caused lasting changes, notably in remote work and e-commerce.
Hybrid work and online shopping are permanent shifts post-COVID.
Urban planning must adapt to new social and commercial dynamics.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Hjvangen Church / Henning Larsen + espen surnevik

Højvangen Church redefines the church's purpose in a secular world as a space for community and connection.
Mission District
fromMedium
4 months ago

Why I love Mission Bay

Mission Bay has a unique charm beyond its modern facade, blending urban renewal with vibrant social spaces and culinary experiences.
East Bay food
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

From Drag Brunch to Cookbooks, Queer Food Is Everywhere

Queer people have historically used diners and similar spaces to express their identities and find community in a more accessible environment.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Students designed these unusual cabanas to bring shade to Newark's public pools

Newark's public pools received colorful cabanas designed by NJIT students, enhancing the user experience and providing necessary amenities.
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Jeffrey Sincich Stiches "99 Plus & More"

Sincich's works transform urban landscapes into quilted art, emphasizing the handmade quality and celebrating everyday shops that fulfill communal needs within neighborhoods.
Arts
London startup
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I can't really afford to go to bars' - why young people are taking over the streets to socialise

Young Millennials and Gen Z in Dublin are creating informal community spaces to socialize amidst rising costs of living.
Renovation
fromKqed
3 months ago

New San Francisco State Complex Includes Affordable Housing for More Than 700 Students | KQED

Affordable student housing is scarce and often requires significant loans.
New housing projects can be completed quickly with proper funding and planning.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Real estate's hottest new amenity is . . . the mailroom?

"It pulls you in with some soft seating and invites you to stay there for a little while instead of just opening your mailbox..." - Julia Lauve
Marketing tech
fromChowhound
2 months ago

What's A Food Hall And What Makes It Different From A Supermarket? - Chowhound

Food halls are transforming former warehouse spaces into vibrant community hubs featuring local cuisines.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

New homes and extensions among latest Sutton planning applications

The ongoing changes to housing and community spaces across Sutton Borough reflect a diverse range of planning applications, aiming to enhance residential options and architectural layouts.
Renovation
#urban-design
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Portland food

Conference: Parklets Key to Rolling Back Motordom's Takeover of the Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Portland food

Conference: Parklets Key to Rolling Back Motordom's Takeover of the Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

First Morley's chicken shop sign to go on display

Having the firm included as part of London's history was the 'most amazing thing that's happened to this business... and to a community that built us,' said Shan Selvendran.
London
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Go to town! The surprise feelgood effects of walking in the city

Walking in urban landscapes can significantly enhance our mood and emotions, as detailed in Annabel Streets' book, The Walking Cure.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Luxury hotel plans submitted for Custom House

Custom House, a historic Grade I building, may become a luxurious hotel while enhancing public access to heritage and riverfront spaces.
#urban-development
Online learning
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Uliving Campinas / Branco Meio Amarelo + Isaac Safdie Arquitetura

The Uliving Campinas project aims to revolutionize university housing by creating dynamic, engaging spaces specifically designed for student interaction and community building.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Kalm Residence / Two Five Five Architects

The Kalm Residence exemplifies a co-housing philosophy, merging individuality with communal spaces, allowing families to coexist harmoniously while maintaining their unique identities.
Renovation
fromianVisits
4 months ago

British Library confirms 1.1 billion expansion will go ahead - with space for Crossrail 2

The British Library is one of the greatest British cultural institutions and this funding will see it undergo an ambitious transformation, creating new spaces that will showcase our national story and history.
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

The four best parks in Camden for a spring walk

Primrose Hill, once a dueling site, offers an iconic skyline view and has transformed into a popular spot for relaxation and city-watching.
London
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Croydon boxing club struggles to find new space after being evicted

The fact that there's a lot of demand and not enough community spaces tells you a story about the current situation. This building has benefited the community for 45 years.
London politics
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

House for Almost Everything / Comte/Meuwly

The House for Almost Everything is a versatile living space that adapts to various activities and environmental conditions.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

An Bord Pleanala refuses planning permission for 77m scheme in north Dublin due to 5pc arts space demand

The appeals board rejected Walls Construction's planning application due to insufficient community and cultural space provisions in the proposed development.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago

Fury at plan to turn pub function room into flat - 'There's no other space like it'

The owner of Magdala Tavern seeks to convert a community function space into residential use, sparking opposition from local groups.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Barnes & Noble will open 60 new bookstores in 2025, breaking last year's record as bookstore revival ramps up

Barnes & Noble plans to open at least 60 new stores in 2025, signaling a revival of physical bookstores in America.
fromianVisits
6 months ago

The London Buzz - 23rd January 2025

Heating issues in Hoxton lead to residents lacking hot water for days.
Violent incident at Argos warehouse in Croydon leaves five injured.
London mayor remains opposed to Heathrow airport expansion.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 months ago

Takatsuki Arts Theatre / Nikken Sekkei

The Takatsuki Arts Theatre design integrates cultural history and nature, fostering public engagement in a park-like setting.
Miscellaneous
fromrichmondside.org
6 months ago

Little Hill Lounge, neighborhood watering hole, showcases lesser known musicians

The Little Hill Lounge has become a vibrant music venue and community hub in the East Bay, revitalizing local music culture post-pandemic.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

Our America: Pride in History 4 celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with bars, memorials, supermodels

The article highlights the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history through community spaces, memorials, and celebrations of resilience.
fromArchDaily
8 months ago

The Cloud Block Inclusive Housing / INARO Integrated Architecture Office

The project seeks to explore how architectural design can support commonality and inclusion while reinterpreting the semi-dense perimeter block typology in a former warehouse area in Helsinki.
Design
fromArchDaily
9 months ago

J-House / Malik Architecture

The architectural design aims to re-establish a meaningful relationship between the building and the street, elevating the experience of urban living by creating semi-covered spaces.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Going up: Can Britain's empty department stores be brought back to life?

Department stores, once palaces of delight and theatres of modernity, are now empty remnants of splendor, marked by boarded-up windows and cold interiors.
NYC real estate
Upper West Side
fromArchDaily
11 months ago

Building Stronger Communities: The Role of Regional Identity in 7 Multi-Purpose Projects

Community spaces are essential to regional identity and must be designed for adaptability and user engagement.
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