#urban-design
#urban-design

nuru Hair Salon / FATHOM

A family-run hair salon renovation aims to enhance a neglected urban area while balancing modern and historical elements for community improvement.

David M. Childs, Architect Who Rebuilt New York's Skyline, Passes Away at 83

David M. Childs, a pivotal architect of NYC's skyline, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy of transformative urban designs and civic commitment.

Dining

Simple Cuisine Gallery / HAS design and research

Simple Cuisine Gallery redefines urban eating spaces through sustainable design, reconnecting people with nature.

London politics

The best building in London has been crowned for 2025

Tower Hamlets Town Hall, a former hospital, won the RIBA London Building of the Year 2025 for its innovative transformation and integration of historic features.

Design

Online Community Development

(Un) Concrete House / Architecture Paradigm

The house's design prioritizes light and integration with nature, contrasting the client's previous living conditions.

Why we should reconsider the meaning of open spaces

Urban open spaces are vital for community life, encompassing both iconic parks and modest areas that foster daily interactions.

Renovation

nuru Hair Salon / FATHOM

A family-run hair salon renovation aims to enhance a neglected urban area while balancing modern and historical elements for community improvement.

David M. Childs, Architect Who Rebuilt New York's Skyline, Passes Away at 83

David M. Childs, a pivotal architect of NYC's skyline, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy of transformative urban designs and civic commitment.

Dining

Simple Cuisine Gallery / HAS design and research

Simple Cuisine Gallery redefines urban eating spaces through sustainable design, reconnecting people with nature.

London politics

The best building in London has been crowned for 2025

Tower Hamlets Town Hall, a former hospital, won the RIBA London Building of the Year 2025 for its innovative transformation and integration of historic features.

Design

(Un) Concrete House / Architecture Paradigm

The house's design prioritizes light and integration with nature, contrasting the client's previous living conditions.

A Rippling Townhouse Facade by Alex Chinneck Takes a Seat in a London Square

Alex Chinneck's installations creatively transform heavy materials into playful art pieces, exemplified by his latest work unveiled at London's Clerkenwell Design Week.

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.

NYC politics

Vision? Zero: Tragedy Underscores Shortcomings of Efforts to Make Ocean Parkway Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.

NYC politics

Vision? Zero: Tragedy Underscores Shortcomings of Efforts to Make Ocean Parkway Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

more#pedestrian-safety

#public-spaces

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London food

Finsbury Circus garden reopens with new pathways, planting, and pavilion

London

Skaistakalnis Park / PUPA Life Over Space

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London food

Finsbury Circus garden reopens with new pathways, planting, and pavilion

London

Skaistakalnis Park / PUPA Life Over Space

more#public-spaces

#community-engagement

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NYC music

Check out renderings of Lincoln Center's new performance venue and community park

Lincoln Center is undergoing a $335 million renovation to enhance public spaces and performance venues, promoting community engagement and enjoyment.

London politics

High street in Lewisham could be pedestrianised daily under new plans

Lewisham Council's proposal for Deptford High Street aims to enhance community engagement and public safety through pedestrianisation and improved amenities.

NYC music

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Check out renderings of Lincoln Center's new performance venue and community park

Lincoln Center is undergoing a $335 million renovation to enhance public spaces and performance venues, promoting community engagement and enjoyment.

more#community-engagement

London politics

High street in Lewisham could be pedestrianised daily under new plans

#community-development

Brooklyn

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City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.

NYC real estate

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Boerum Hill Parking Lot to Become Affordable Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will become affordable, rent-stabilized housing targeted at seniors.

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Brooklyn

Latest design ideas for Brooklyn's Columbus Park unveiled

Renovation

Pavuna Park / Embya - Paisagismo Ecossistemico

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.

NYC real estate

fromBrownstoner

Boerum Hill Parking Lot to Become Affordable Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will become affordable, rent-stabilized housing targeted at seniors.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Latest design ideas for Brooklyn's Columbus Park unveiled

more#community-development

Renovation

Pavuna Park / Embya - Paisagismo Ecossistemico

#public-transit

NYC politics

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

Alternative transportation

The local bus should be like a sidewalk with a motor

Alternative transportation

The leaning rail is the new bench. Not every butt is happy about it

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.

Alternative transportation

The local bus should be like a sidewalk with a motor

Alternative transportation

The leaning rail is the new bench. Not every butt is happy about it

more#public-transit

#sustainable-architecture

Tokyo Tatemono Mitsutera Building / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers

"The project aims to enclose the Mitsutera temple's main hall within a newly constructed building, allowing it to coexist with a hotel while preserving its historical significance."

Renovation

Graphic design

85 design's g.ao house and workspace responds to vietnam's tropical climate

G.ao House exemplifies sustainable urban architecture in Vietnam, blending residential and workplace environments efficiently.

Design

Cafe with a Large Tree in the Middle of Town / Kazuto Nishi Architects + toitdesign

fromDesign Milk

Alternative transportation

Zaha Hadid Architects Reimagine Urban Mobility With KAFD Metro

Graphic design

85 design's g.ao house and workspace responds to vietnam's tropical climate

G.ao House exemplifies sustainable urban architecture in Vietnam, blending residential and workplace environments efficiently.

Design

Cafe with a Large Tree in the Middle of Town / Kazuto Nishi Architects + toitdesign

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more#sustainable-architecture

Alternative transportation

Zaha Hadid Architects Reimagine Urban Mobility With KAFD Metro

UX design

It's easy to design safer streets. City planners just need to care

Transportation design significantly influences driver behavior, often leading to preventable accidents.

Renovation

BREEZZE Market / Dispacement Architectural Design

Revitalizing commercial spaces relies on understanding resident needs and making connections between people and merchants.

Arts

ricardo bofill's fragmented monumentality defines upcoming royal arts complex in riyadh

The Royal Arts Complex in Riyadh transforms a former military site into a vibrant cultural hub with diverse venues.

The design incorporates architectural elements that respond to Riyadh's climate and environment.

#elizabeth-line

fromwww.bbc.com

London food

Fears over Elizabeth line wraparound screen plans

London

What are the 'ghost marks' on the Elizabeth line?

fromwww.bbc.com

London food

Fears over Elizabeth line wraparound screen plans

London

What are the 'ghost marks' on the Elizabeth line?

more#elizabeth-line

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Tell us: Do you like the newly renovated Copley Square?

"Did we learn nothing from Government Center?" One Reddit user asked, saying the new park "sucks."

Boston food

#sustainability

NYC LGBT

4 weeks ago

Central Park's new community hub just opened-and it's gorgeous

The Davis Center at Harlem Meer is a new year-round facility in Central Park that enhances community access and promotes park equity.

Renovation

JHA Corporate Boutique / PSA Arquitetura

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Chicago

This Is the First 'National Park City' in the U.S.-and It's Home to Over 70 Parks and 35 Miles of Trails

NYC LGBT

4 weeks ago

Central Park's new community hub just opened-and it's gorgeous

The Davis Center at Harlem Meer is a new year-round facility in Central Park that enhances community access and promotes park equity.

Renovation

JHA Corporate Boutique / PSA Arquitetura

fromTravel + Leisure

Chicago

This Is the First 'National Park City' in the U.S.-and It's Home to Over 70 Parks and 35 Miles of Trails

more#sustainability

#tokyo

fromwww.theguardian.com

Portland food

Bog standard? Tokyo's spectacular public toilets in pictures

NYC parents

colors swirl across the peaks of suzuko yamada architects' marble mountain playset in tokyo

fromwww.theguardian.com

Portland food

Bog standard? Tokyo's spectacular public toilets in pictures

NYC parents

colors swirl across the peaks of suzuko yamada architects' marble mountain playset in tokyo

Spaces for Wellness: Integrating Fitness into Everyday Environments

The integration of physical activity space into homes and workplaces is vital for well-being.

Creative design solutions can support active lifestyles in urban settings.

#parklets

Portland food

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

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NYC startup

SF's First Bold New "Modular" Parklet Debuts Today (Excelsior Coffee)

Portland food

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

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NYC startup

SF's First Bold New "Modular" Parklet Debuts Today (Excelsior Coffee)

San Francisco

California Rallies Against Trump Administration with Dozens of 'Hands Off' Rallies - Streetsblog California

UX design

Energia de Portugal Headquarters / ELEMENTAL

San Francisco

California Rallies Against Trump Administration with Dozens of 'Hands Off' Rallies - Streetsblog California

UX design

Energia de Portugal Headquarters / ELEMENTAL

more#public-space

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Credit union plans to close downtown Berkeley location

The credit union has attributed declining member transactions to increasing safety and security concerns and street design changes that have hindered accessibility.

East Bay (California)

Digital life

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