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fromTime Out New York
27 minutes ago

80 free photo exhibits are popping up all over NYC this June

In the city that never sleeps, we envisioned a haven where visual storytellers could converge, connect and be seen. Now more than ever, it's crucial that we provide a platform for these narratives to unfold.
NYC music
#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Are Modular Seating Systems Redefining Our Perception of Public Spaces?

Public spaces have evolved from fixed designs to flexible and modular concepts to meet contemporary needs.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

RELAX: A New City Rule for Private Seating in Public Space Is More of the Same - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Are Modular Seating Systems Redefining Our Perception of Public Spaces?

Public spaces have evolved from fixed designs to flexible and modular concepts to meet contemporary needs.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

RELAX: A New City Rule for Private Seating in Public Space Is More of the Same - Streetsblog New York City

#trans-rights
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond faces backlash after failing to ban trans women despite Supreme Court ruling

Kenwood Ladies' Pond is at the heart of a debate over trans rights and women's safety in public spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Trans people fearing arrest after Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners

Misinformation regarding the Supreme Court ruling is causing fear among trans individuals about using women's spaces.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond faces backlash after failing to ban trans women despite Supreme Court ruling

Kenwood Ladies' Pond is at the heart of a debate over trans rights and women's safety in public spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Trans people fearing arrest after Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners

Misinformation regarding the Supreme Court ruling is causing fear among trans individuals about using women's spaces.
#urban-design
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

M. Paul Friedberg, Landscape Architect Who Celebrated the City, Dies at 93

M. Paul Friedberg revolutionized urban public spaces in NYC, emphasizing flexibility and community use of parks and plazas.
Paris food
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Pavilion Aurore / Sisto studios

The Pavilion introduces innovative communal spaces amidst towering corporate structures, enhancing user experience in La Defense.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
London

Shaping Dubai's Urban Identity: Buildner Launches Design Challenge With a Half-Million Euro Prize Fund

NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

M. Paul Friedberg, Landscape Architect Who Celebrated the City, Dies at 93

M. Paul Friedberg revolutionized urban public spaces in NYC, emphasizing flexibility and community use of parks and plazas.
Paris food
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Pavilion Aurore / Sisto studios

The Pavilion introduces innovative communal spaces amidst towering corporate structures, enhancing user experience in La Defense.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
London

Shaping Dubai's Urban Identity: Buildner Launches Design Challenge With a Half-Million Euro Prize Fund

#community-development
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

Why not a fix for our boardwalk? (letter to the editor)

Community members are eager for improvements to local infrastructure, particularly to enhance children's experiences and memories.
The article highlights frustration regarding the neglect of the boardwalk despite renovation plans for other areas.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

Why not a fix for our boardwalk? (letter to the editor)

Community members are eager for improvements to local infrastructure, particularly to enhance children's experiences and memories.
The article highlights frustration regarding the neglect of the boardwalk despite renovation plans for other areas.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

#architecture
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecture for Neurodiversity: Designing for Control, Choice, and the Senses

Designing for neurodiversity fosters inclusivity in public spaces, addressing the varied sensory needs of individuals.
Awareness of hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity is crucial for creating better environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Nouveau Centre Administratif d'Etat de Lyon / Snhetta

The new State Administrative Centre in Lyon blends modern architecture with the preservation of historical green spaces to enhance urban functionality.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

RIOS and Field Operations to Transform Chicago's West Side and United Center Area into a Mixed-Use Neighborhood

The 1901 Project aims to create a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood around the United Center.
Walkability and public spaces are key principles in the project's design.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

MVRDV proposes irreverent renovation of historic church into 'holy water' swimming pool

MVRDV's Holy Water repurposes a church into a community swimming pool.
The project emphasizes reusing sacred elements of the church in a modern context.
Innovative design incorporates a reflective pool floor for enhanced aesthetics.
London food
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's Alleys: Cathedral Walk, NW6

Cathedral Walk reflects Kilburn's historical and urban transition, marked by the development of roads, pubs, and significant infrastructural changes.
NYC LGBT
fromDomusweb
4 weeks ago

The biggest Central Park renovation in decades is in Harlem

The Davis Center symbolizes a significant transformation of Central Park, blending public space with community needs and revitalizing neglected areas.
UX design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecture for Neurodiversity: Designing for Control, Choice, and the Senses

Designing for neurodiversity fosters inclusivity in public spaces, addressing the varied sensory needs of individuals.
Awareness of hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity is crucial for creating better environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Nouveau Centre Administratif d'Etat de Lyon / Snhetta

The new State Administrative Centre in Lyon blends modern architecture with the preservation of historical green spaces to enhance urban functionality.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

RIOS and Field Operations to Transform Chicago's West Side and United Center Area into a Mixed-Use Neighborhood

The 1901 Project aims to create a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood around the United Center.
Walkability and public spaces are key principles in the project's design.
Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

MVRDV proposes irreverent renovation of historic church into 'holy water' swimming pool

MVRDV's Holy Water repurposes a church into a community swimming pool.
The project emphasizes reusing sacred elements of the church in a modern context.
Innovative design incorporates a reflective pool floor for enhanced aesthetics.
London food
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's Alleys: Cathedral Walk, NW6

Cathedral Walk reflects Kilburn's historical and urban transition, marked by the development of roads, pubs, and significant infrastructural changes.
NYC LGBT
fromDomusweb
4 weeks ago

The biggest Central Park renovation in decades is in Harlem

The Davis Center symbolizes a significant transformation of Central Park, blending public space with community needs and revitalizing neglected areas.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

What are the rules on photographing people in the street in France?

For ordinary members of the public, general consent is required, unless the publication is in the public interest or if the person is pictured as part of a large crowd.
Paris food
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago

A Legal Challenge Has Been Launched Against Festivals in Brockwell Park

"Fencing off huge sections of the park and renting them out for weeks at a time, generating huge profits for private equity firms, undermines the very purpose of the park as a public space."
London politics
#parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Kids, Costco & The Online Debate About Whether They Should Go

Public spaces, including Costco, are often not designed to be child-free, despite some individuals' desires for quieter shopping experiences.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Kids, Costco & The Online Debate About Whether They Should Go

Public spaces, including Costco, are often not designed to be child-free, despite some individuals' desires for quieter shopping experiences.
#urban-development
#community-events
Pets
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Designing for Companionship: Reimagining Urban Life with Pets

The bond between humans and pets is evolving, influencing how we design shared living spaces for emotional well-being.
Pets are increasingly recognized as important companions, prompting innovative designs for cohabitation and public spaces.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Gen Z and boomers are both FaceTiming in public - but for different reasons

Public video calls have become a contentious social issue, raising questions of etiquette and consideration in shared spaces.
#community-engagement
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: The Anti-Social Century

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.
The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Commons: The Anti-Social Century

Financial necessity often drives Americans to stay home, impacting social interactions.
The decline of public spaces has contributed to national alienation.
#vandalism
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Advocates push for restoration of City Parks funding and staff levels

The NYC Parks Department needs full staffing to better maintain city parks, which are currently understaffed and under-resourced.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Padlocked by the playground police - no wonder families flee NYC

NYC's 5-and-under population has decreased significantly since 2020, raising concerns about children's access to play and freedom.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Toss Eric Adams' monster garbage bins in the trash heap of bad ideas

Mayor Adams' new trash bins may reduce rat sightings but are causing discontent among locals for their appearance and loss of public space.
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
New York City

Where Can You Smoke Weed in NYC Legally as a Visitor? | stupidDOPE

In NYC, adults 21+ can smoke cannabis in public spaces where smoking tobacco is allowed.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Where Is Our Post-Car City?

The neglected state of public spaces in New York reflects a broader urban decay and the urgent need for future redevelopment.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Padlocked by the playground police - no wonder families flee NYC

NYC's 5-and-under population has decreased significantly since 2020, raising concerns about children's access to play and freedom.
London politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Psychological Torture': London Bans Busking in Famed Tourist Hub

Westminster City Council banned street performances in Leicester Square due to noise complaints from local businesses.
#womens-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Cis woman confronted by police officers in Arizona Walmart restroom for looking too masculine speaks out (exclusive)

Morton demands accountability after a humiliating encounter with deputies in a women's restroom, emphasizing the need for proper training and respect for individual identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Cis woman confronted by police officers in Arizona Walmart restroom for looking too masculine speaks out (exclusive)

Morton demands accountability after a humiliating encounter with deputies in a women's restroom, emphasizing the need for proper training and respect for individual identity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A huge reset': trans rights campaigners and gender critical activists react to supreme court ruling

The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman has intensified the gender rights debate, impacting trans rights and gender critical campaigners.
#urban-culture
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Snowboarding

Inclusion, Encounter, and Creativity in Public Spaces: The Role of Skateboarding in the Pursuit of Urban Wellbeing

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Snowboarding

Inclusion, Encounter, and Creativity in Public Spaces: The Role of Skateboarding in the Pursuit of Urban Wellbeing

Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 33 of the 16th St. Plaza cleanup: Clean efforts and street sales

Community members are stepping in to clean neighborhoods and support local efforts in the absence of city funding.
#san-francisco
#urban-life
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

NYC's Open Streets program is undergoing a controversial privatization, permitting businesses to occupy public roadways and plazas.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (April 2025)

MAPP transforms common spaces in La Mission into vibrant venues for free art performances.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

The City of London is getting a new pub and pocket park

The Edenica development features a new pocket park and a completely rebuilt pub, enhancing the local area.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Riells Square/ Comas-Pont arquitectes

The project revitalizes Riells' public space by integrating history with nature, fostering community interaction and enhancing accessibility.
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 month ago

City tackles Bronx park dumping crisis with steep new fines Bronx Times

New fines for illegal park dumping increase from $1,000 to $5,000 starting March 31, 2025, to deter illegal dumping in New York City.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

'I got so sick of park litter that I spend hours of my own time tidying it up'

"It's awful - the litter is making Havering Park not a nice place to visit, which is really sad because when people stop going to green spaces is when they become even more neglected."
London politics
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

JM Cafe, White Pagoda Temple in Beijing / B.L.U.E Architecture Studio

The design effectively balances urban vitality with historical heritage in a renovated café space.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My family moved from the US to Japan years ago. Living here has been filled with surprising perks, quirks, and challenges.

Vending machines in Japan offer meals and drinks that are accessible everywhere, making them one of my favorite aspects of living here—something I never experienced in the US.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sophie White: Dear Good Men, here's what it genuinely feels like to move through the world as a groped, shouted at, cautious woman

It will always be hard to explain to men how it really feels for women to move through the world, but I'll try...
Women in technology
Online Community Development
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

COVID-19 Showed Who Really Owns Public Spaces. It's Not the Public | The Walrus

COVID-19 changed the dynamics of homelessness in Toronto, allowing temporary camping in parks and increasing visibility for the unhoused.
#hampstead-heath
UX design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Design Students Explore the Future of Seating With Workform

Beckmans College of Design showcases innovative furniture designs that prioritize inclusivity and adaptability for diverse users at Stockholm Design Week.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NYC DOT Grants Conditional Approvals for Hundreds of Outdoor Dining Setups

The NYC DOT is streamlining the outdoor dining process, granting conditional approvals to restaurants for the upcoming season beginning April 1.
Mindfulness
fromDefector
2 months ago

There Are Other People In The World | Defector

Situational awareness is crucial in public spaces, especially in busy environments like supermarkets.
Arts
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Napoli Porta Est Masterplan to Revitalize Eastern Naples in Italy

ZHA wins Napoli Porta Est masterplan to revitalize urban areas and improve connectivity in Naples.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London council forks out 400k of taxpayers money in 5 years on pothole injuries

Croydon's council has paid over £400,000 in compensation for pedestrian injuries since 2020, underlining the need for better road and pavement maintenance.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The "Teenage Dream" in an Era of Isolation

Today's teens are experiencing significant loneliness and a lack of social interaction, contrasting sharply with previous generations' experiences.
Web design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Windale Hub / Adriano Pupilli Architects

The Windale Hub revitalizes community infrastructure, blending cultural and functional elements to foster collaboration and engagement.
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