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Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months 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.
NYC LGBT
fromDomusweb
2 months 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.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London startup

Architecture Now: Designing Future-Ready Spaces for Work, Culture, and Public Life

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Architecture Now: C.F. Mller, Sasaki, 10 Design, and Others Unveil Projects Across Middle East, Asia, and the U.S.

Renovation
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months 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.
NYC LGBT
fromDomusweb
2 months 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.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London startup

Architecture Now: Designing Future-Ready Spaces for Work, Culture, and Public Life

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Architecture Now: C.F. Mller, Sasaki, 10 Design, and Others Unveil Projects Across Middle East, Asia, and the U.S.

#music-festival
#equality-law
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Swimmable Cities International Movement Advocates for the Right to Swim in Urban Waterways

Swimmable Cities is an alliance of 153 organizations across 59 cities in 22 countries, aiming to reclaim urban waterways as safe, healthy, and accessible public spaces for communities.
Environment
#nyc
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Trash talk: Overflowing litter baskets, spilling food and debris, burden NYC streets and sidewalks

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Trash talk: Overflowing litter baskets, spilling food and debris, burden NYC streets and sidewalks

#san-francisco
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 80 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Expectations, trashed

Improvements in cleanliness at some locations on Mission Street are inconsistent, with ongoing issues of trash and street vendors.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 80 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Expectations, trashed

Improvements in cleanliness at some locations on Mission Street are inconsistent, with ongoing issues of trash and street vendors.
#contemporary-art
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

He said On your right' as he jogged past and for once, I didn't flinch. But our safety shouldn't feel exceptional | Tory Shepherd

"At this time of year, that means being out before the sun comes up, and being hypervigilant. And that was the first time I can remember that anyone tried to put me at ease."
Mindfulness
#urban-design
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Browning Industrial Park / MULTIPLE Architecture & Urbanism

Rejuvenating a former industrial site into a vibrant public space enhances urban connectivity and environmental performance.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
NYC real estate

New York's Lincoln Center Unveils Its West Side Transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Sarah Burke: Just as you begin to fall in love with the city, a huge SUV swings around the corner

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Report: A Calmer 34th Avenue Open Street Starts on Northern Boulevard - Streetsblog New York City

Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Browning Industrial Park / MULTIPLE Architecture & Urbanism

Rejuvenating a former industrial site into a vibrant public space enhances urban connectivity and environmental performance.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
NYC real estate

New York's Lincoln Center Unveils Its West Side Transformation by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Sarah Burke: Just as you begin to fall in love with the city, a huge SUV swings around the corner

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Report: A Calmer 34th Avenue Open Street Starts on Northern Boulevard - Streetsblog New York City

#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Car Harms Monday: 'Gridlock Sam' Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Car Harms Monday: 'Gridlock Sam' Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC politics

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

#pedestrianisation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Major revamp of Erith including riverside gardens complete with new community space

The refurbished gardens are set to open to the public in stages from July 5, featuring new seating, a playground, an outdoor fitness zone, and a community gardening area.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Women in India don't want safe zones' they want to enjoy public spaces as equals | Nilanjana Bhowmick

The experience highlighted a disturbing societal norm where women’s assertiveness is frowned upon, reinforcing the expectation for women to remain polite and accommodating despite intrusive behavior.
Women
#interior-design
Pets
fromArchDaily
2 months 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.
Pets
fromArchDaily
2 months 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.
#environmental-issues
#urban-development
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Eyes on the Street: A Quick Look at Davis's G Street Quick Build - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Eyes on the Street: A Quick Look at Davis's G Street Quick Build - Streetsblog San Francisco

#social-justice
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

New Report Explores The Challenges - and Joys - Of Being Black in Public - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

New Report Explores The Challenges - and Joys - Of Being Black in Public - Streetsblog USA

#community-engagement
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Major bin upgrade to reduce littering in Bexley

Cllr Richard Diment expressed that keeping Bexley clean and green is a top priority, emphasizing the council's zero tolerance for littering and commitment to making Bexley safer and more attractive.
London politics
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

feilden clegg bradley weaves past and future into sheffield's layered urban transformation

Instead of a singular large-scale intervention, the masterplan overlays new structures onto the existing urban grain, preserving heritage while promoting commercial and cultural activities.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ban on 'no ball games' signs suggested to get kids off screens

In England, outdoor play has declined by 50% in a generation, leading to children spending more time indoors on digital devices, sparked by an anti-play culture.
UK politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

One New Change's roof terrace has reopened

The reopening of the One New Change roof terrace restores breathtaking views of St. Paul's Cathedral while implementing safety measures to prevent further tragedies.
London food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Food trucks are a good way for Gilroy to build community

I am glad to see Gilroy taking a proactive approach to community building through its downtown food truck pilot program. Encouraging food trucks not only revitalizes public spaces by offering citizens a casual place to hang out, but it also supports local entrepreneurs and provides affordable dining options.
US politics
#community
fromThe US Sun
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Skateboarding 'Mecca' under Brooklyn Bridge loved by Tony Hawk reopens

The Brooklyn Banks skateboarding site, after 15 years of closure, has reopened under the Brooklyn Bridge with new features for the community.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
NYC music

Oaklandside Asks: What's your 'third place'?

The availability of 'third places' for social interaction is dwindling, affecting community connections.
Brooklyn
fromThe US Sun
1 month ago

Skateboarding 'Mecca' under Brooklyn Bridge loved by Tony Hawk reopens

The Brooklyn Banks skateboarding site, after 15 years of closure, has reopened under the Brooklyn Bridge with new features for the community.
#restoration
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored with $8.9 million funding, enhancing its historical significance and visual appeal.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

The Courts Ruled Against Beach Yoga in San Diego. Here's How Local Teachers Brought it Back.

Yoga teachers in San Diego can now teach on beaches after a federal court ruled that yoga constitutes protected speech under the First Amendment.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Meet Tate: A New Modular Seating System From Here Now

"Tate was conceptualized during the pandemic when I was thinking about social distancing," says Justin Champaign, founder and creative partner.
Graphic design
#community-development
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Renovation

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

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Renovation

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

fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Runner hit by falling tree on Thames Path

A runner has been taken to hospital after being hit by a falling tree near the River Thames in south-west London, highlighting potential hazards along waterways.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Park staff trained to tackle harassment of women

The kinds of behaviours this training would assist with include inappropriate comments, gestures, cat calling or even unwanted touching... anything that makes you feel unsafe is not OK.
London politics
fromTime Out New York
1 month 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
#trans-rights
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months 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.
fromThe Local France
2 months 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 months 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
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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.
#vandalism
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCurbed
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
3 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
Snowboarding
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

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

Public spaces can enhance emotional well-being through physical activities like skateboarding, fostering community and individual growth.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Downtown Brooklyn Buzzes With Spring And Summer Fun

Downtown Brooklyn will host diverse community events celebrating arts, culture, and democracy during the spring and summer of 2025.
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