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The City as a Playground

Instead of keeping building more monotonous playgrounds, let’s create interesting public spaces.

The Benchmark – A Smart Bench That Teaches Cities About the Public Space

By making smart benches, we learn a lot from the use of public space. Here’s an example from Groningen, the Netherlands.

The Seasonal City – Creating Attractive Public Space, All Year Round

The seasons in Sweden differ distinctly from each other. How can we design public spaces for each season?

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 tra...

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.

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

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?

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.

Minhocão: Hanging in the Streets

Minhocão: an inner city highway that becomes car-free during evenings, Sundays, and holidays.

The World’s Most Beautiful Basketball Courts

Urban courts need to be celebrated and lately we see many around the world turn into true pieces of art.

Free Digital Tools For Urban Planners

Using urban planning tools without paying for them through the nose.

Some still don’t consider the bicycle a proper vehicle! An open letter to Ebay and Blocket

Dear Ebay, according to you, cycling is just a sport and only motorized vehicles are considered to be “proper” vehicles.

The Library of Sporting Equipment: Sharing Economy for Better Health

How can we increase neighbourhood health by making use of open data?

The Air Pollution Paradox: How Amsterdam Punishes Its Residents Twice

The sad side of the air pollution in our cities is that it seems that minorities and poorer people end up living next to pollution hazards.

It’s the Design Guide, Stupid – American vs. Dutch Cycling Infrastructure

Exploring the difference between the Dutch & American bicycle design guidelines

Planning the Playful Street

The street – planners, parents, and decision-makers will tell you – is a dangerous place for children to be in.

Woonerf: Inclusive and Livable Dutch Street

Meet the Woonerf: The Dutch street that put people in the center.

The Best Urbanism Podcasts and Podcast Episodes

Updated: September 2019 Love Podcasts & Cities? This post is for you. Podcast is the new king. Most of the journalism I consume is delive...

The Road Rage Towards Cycling Utopia

No longer am I the king of the road. No longer is my right of passage evident. No longer is the world planned around my needs.

How To Open An Alternative Business In The City Center, And Stay Alive

So how can young entrepreneurs open creative businesses in the heart of the city center?

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