#urban-innovation

#urban-innovation

The +POOL delivers urban swimming at its most ingenious. This 9,000-square-foot floating marvel offers recreation, but also actively purifies the East River while you swim. The plus-shaped design creates four distinct zones for different activities, from lap swimming to family play areas.

Food delivery robots carrying everything from pizza to hamburgers are trying their luck on city streets and college campuses. It's not clear if it is the future or a hilarious misstep.

"Covington isn't trying to be the next Portland or Austin," says local chef and restaurant owner Jean-Robert de Cavel, who relocated from Cincinnati to open his latest venture in Covington.

"Happiness is a subjective term; universal truths that spark bliss include access to healthcare, education, green spaces and a supportive community, with varying impacts across cities."