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Books
fromThe Atlantic
20 hours ago

How to Revive the Art of Hanging Out

Finding a 'third place' for casual socializing is essential for meaningful connections without financial burden.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
7 hours ago

Jiuyao Kindergarten / ZHUBO Design

A kindergarten should be a 'small world' for children, emphasizing creativity and space despite limited construction area.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
18 hours ago

Mocoli Sports Complex / URLO Studio

The Mocoli Sports Complex features an efficient design that balances aesthetics and functionality for communal use and sports activities.
London
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
fromCbsnews
5 days ago
Brooklyn

NYC DOT hopes to connect Grand Army Plaza's Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch with Prospect Park

The Grand Army Plaza redesign aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists while improving traffic flow.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
18 hours ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

NYC DOT hopes to connect Grand Army Plaza's Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch with Prospect Park

The Grand Army Plaza redesign aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists while improving traffic flow.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
#urban-ecology
NYC music
fromThe Village Voice
4 days ago

Jumpstart Your Earth Day Vibes at Union Square - The Village Voice

Protecting the planet is essential amidst daily emergencies, and the Earth Day 2026 Festival encourages advocacy and education.
New York City
fromBronx Times
1 day ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

BIG Reveals Design for Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, United States

The facade is defined by a system of bundled aluminum tubes that shift from vertical to horizontal, forming openings, canopies, and thresholds, creating a dynamic visual identity.
Arts
Independent films
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More - Streetsblog USA

A mini urbanist film festival featuring various videos on bike lanes, e-bikes, driverless cars, pedestrian safety, and community rides is recommended.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Wither Outdoor Dining Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Outdoor dining in the city has drastically declined, with only 500 establishments participating this year compared to thousands during the pandemic.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US panel approves Trump's design for massive arch in Washington, DC

A 76-metre arch proposed by Trump has received initial approval but faces criticism and legal challenges regarding its impact on views and historical sites.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Volunteer Linda Fisher, 68, discovered the hub two years ago when she was 'socially isolated' and said the garden 'will be an ice-breaker for people walking past'.
London food
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Mississauga reaches deal with Ridgeway Plaza owners to prevent large 'nuisance' gatherings | CBC News

Ridgeway Plaza in Mississauga will implement security measures to enhance safety and address local resident complaints after large gatherings.
#architecture
UX design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

how wutopia lab's 'magical realism' turns everyday spaces into ethereal interior atmospheres

Wutopia Lab creates immersive architectural experiences that transform ordinary spaces into imaginative environments, enhancing perception through design elements like light and geometry.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

The House of the Green Pond / aceboXalonso studio

A blue pool was added to a Madrid home in 1971, transforming the backyard from a children's play area into a private leisure space.
Madrid food
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Contemporary Ecuadorian Architecture: Connecting Materials, Environment, and Culture

Ecuador's architecture blends tradition and innovation, reflecting diverse landscapes and cultural contexts while addressing social needs and environmental challenges.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
NYC music
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Fifth Avenue Turns Into Giant Art Block Party as Museum Mile Roars Back

Fifth Avenue will host the Museum Mile Festival on June 9, featuring free access to over 20 museums and various art activities.
#lacma
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

A Privacy Trick and Bold Colors Transformed a Bare, Exposed Concrete Balcony

Revamping a small balcony can enhance privacy and aesthetics, creating a relaxing outdoor retreat.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Church Street plan could make The Village pedestrian-friendly this summer | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley neighbourhood may become a car-free zone this summer, enhancing pedestrian space and community activities.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Remodel
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Swing through this glowing Lincoln Center installation for free this month

An interactive swing installation called 'Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0' is now open at Lincoln Center, encouraging playful engagement for all ages.
#renovation
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
#grand-army-plaza
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

New Plan Announced to Limit Traffic Around Grand Army Plaza

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes transforming Grand Army Plaza into a pedestrian plaza to enhance safety and public space.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Check out this car-free Grand Army Plaza redesign proposal

A proposal aims to redesign Grand Army Plaza by banning cars from part of it and reconnecting the arch to Prospect Park.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Mamdani, NYC DOT unveil proposed redesign for Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza

Grand Army Plaza redesign aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists while connecting to Prospect Park.
#public-art
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Arts

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago
Design

Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office

Curly Cube is a modular public art installation designed to enhance social interaction in public spaces along Shanghai's Huangpu River.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

What Textiles and Translucency Bring to Public Space: 5 Lightweight Interventions

Lightweight materials enhance public spaces through flexibility, visual permeability, and adaptability, fostering new relationships between the environment and human experience.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Pignatelli Reservoirs: From Water Infrastructure to Urban Park / Hector Fernandez Elorza

The Pignatelli Reservoirs were part of a water supply system for over a century, consisting of four large reservoirs that could store up to 80,000 m³ of water.
Renovation
#tribeca
Mission District
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Tribeca Residents Want To Swap Parking for A Plaza at Underused Barnett Newman Triangle - Streetsblog New York City

Barnett Newman Triangle needs transformation into a green pedestrian space to enhance community use and safety.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Renovation

Two 1940s Buildings Could Be Demolished for New Construction in Tribeca East Historic District

Mission District
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Tribeca Residents Want To Swap Parking for A Plaza at Underused Barnett Newman Triangle - Streetsblog New York City

Barnett Newman Triangle needs transformation into a green pedestrian space to enhance community use and safety.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Renovation

Two 1940s Buildings Could Be Demolished for New Construction in Tribeca East Historic District

Mission District
fromKqed
1 week ago

Cambrian Park Plaza, A Beloved San Jose Strip Mall, Awaits a New Future | KQED

Cambrian Park Plaza is a unique shopping area with a rich history, currently facing redevelopment.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 days ago

House of Three: NYC's New Event Space and Creative Studio

Kelsie Hayes transformed her floral business into a creative event space, House of Three, after a successful career in fashion and pop-up events.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Shand Road / Ys Housing

Shand Road project by Ys Housing refines medium-density housing in Melbourne, focusing on design quality, environmental performance, and affordability.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

grohe spa turns piccolo teatro studio melato into immersive fusion of water and architecture

'At the Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato, we have envisioned a series of spaces that express the restorative power of water, creating exquisite moments of transcendence,' explains Flowers.
Renovation
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Sayuwon Park Visiting Center Gate / liveraniandrea

Sayuwon Park is a private park opened to the public, featuring designs by various architects and artists in dialogue with nature.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

pilar zeta's sculpted portals transform public spaces into pocket dreamworlds

Pilar Zeta builds environments like dreams that feel like stepping into a thought mid-formation. Her sculptural works take shape in the form of portals and objects that invite direct engagement, as visitors are invited to walk through them and notice subtle shifts in perception.
Design
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Architecture of Water: Disappearing Fixtures in Contemporary Wellness

Advanced bathroom design emphasizes minimalism by making fixtures less visible, allowing water and light to shape the experience.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
5 days ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Renovation
fromThe Inspired Room
5 days ago

3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat - The Inspired Room

Refreshing outdoor spaces can be achieved with intentional details and multifunctional furniture, even in small areas.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The city that swapped parking for green space

Though they're individually tiny, parking spots quietly play a dominant role in shaping urban landscapes. Most US cities dedicate at least 25% of their developable land to them. Some, even more. That land usage doesn't only determine the way a city looks. It also means covering large swathes of urban areas in heat-absorbing asphalt, which contributes to making summers hotter and heightens the risk of flooding since it prevents drainage during storms and heavy rainfall.
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A radical new plan could create a new public plaza in London's West End

The road between Piccadilly Circus and St James's Park could be transformed into a massive public plaza and vehicles could be banned from Regent Street St James's, Waterloo Place and the south side of Piccadilly Circus. If the proposals are enacted, the pedestrianisation of certain roads would lead to more than 35,000 square metres of new public space, equivalent to more than five football pitches, created in the West End.
UK politics
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why urban planners should strive for 'the photo album standard'

My family had Slide Show Night when I was growing up. Not every Saturday, but a whole bunch of Saturdays. Either my sister or I would be in charge of setting up the projector, the screen, and loading the carousel. During the show, there'd be a few landscapes or skylines taken during vacations, but almost all the shots were up close. Like most dads, mine wasn't a professional photographer, but he did a good job of capturing memory triggers: faces, gestures, and decorations.
Photography
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Uni Center / G/O Architecture

tqtq studio + 46 More SpecsLess Specs tqtq studio Text description provided by the architects. UNI-CENTER project renovates Hanyang University's existing Student Union, located along the main pedestrian axis connecting the subway station, the main building, and the welfare center, into a welfare-centered, multi-functional community hub for students. The design goes beyond simple functional enhancementit restores the building's sense of place and redefines it as a central node within the campus circulation network.
Renovation
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