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From Grey to Colorful Green: Rotterdam’s New Modular Parklet Changes Car Parking into Mini-Park
[press release] Rotterdam latest tactical urbanism initiative improves public space around schools. The new modular parklet, the PRKLT, adds sitting and green next to schools, discourages parents from bringing their
Humankind Visits Slovakia: Working on Sustainable Change
Edinburgh is a vibrant, cosmopolitan European city. Scotland’s capital is very walkable, and it has an extensive and efficient public transport network. The city is also home to numerous public
How’s Edinburgh Doing? Cycling in Scotland’s Capital
Edinburgh is a vibrant, cosmopolitan European city. Scotland’s capital is very walkable, and it has an extensive and efficient public transport network. The city is also home to numerous public
The Blood Pipeline: What Can Urbanists Learn from One Smart Professor?
In the 1960’s, an Israeli professor wanted to introduce humanities studies to the country’s leading technology institute. The way he did it was inspiring, and every urbanist should learn from
Meet the Fietsvlonders: Rotterdam’s Solution to Combat Street Parking
There are very few cities that have created a flexible system to reduce on-street parking and provide more space for cyclists. Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has done exactly this.
The Spotify of Bicycles – a Dutch Startup Offers an Alternative to Owning a Bike
If we already pay for films and music on a monthly bases, why not for a bicycle? The Dutch start-up Swapfiets offers a decent bike for €15 a month. Is
It’s Time to Admit It: We Are Addicted to Cars
There’s no easier way to say it, and it’s always better to acknowledge that the problem exists than to ignore it. We are addicted to cars. We suffer from traffic,
Minhocão: Hanging in the Streets
On São Paulo’s Minhocão and the vital role the highway has started to play in providing a public place for locals.
Meet Happy Streets
Basketball courts can be powerful places in a neighborhood. To work out and relax, but they also play an important role in creating connections between people, both between the players
The World’s Most Beautiful Basketball Courts
Basketball courts can be powerful places in a neighborhood. To work out and relax, but they also play an important role in creating connections between people, both between the players