Tag: Urban

Amsterdam is quite possibly one of the greatest walking cities the world over. The first international city in the series, it is a must visit if your travels take you to Western Europe. The city is full of history, an array of cultures and certainly one of the most beautiful cities one could elect t...

Today there are countless horror stories regarding the Sanatorium, ranging from paranormal activities and ghost sitings to Satanist rituals under the full moon. Like a magnet, it draws in its rotten corpse hundreds of ghost hunters and adrenaline seekers, eager to discover if the stories are true. T...

Urban planning is undergoing a transformation, driven by the ever-expanding capabilities of data-driven technologies. In Barcelona, where the Superblock model has sparked intense debates and discussions, the integration of data-driven approaches is reshaping the way policymakers and stakeholders mak...

Welcome to my first blog post as part of the UX/UI Open 2023! In this post, we’ll dive into the exciting world of UX/UI design and explore how it can revolutionize the experience of using a bus app in the vibrant city of Barcelona. As urban mobility continues to shape the way we navigate ...

I have written extensively on Medium about my experiences in Mexico City, a sprawling, confounding, terrifying and exhilarating urban jungle that I have called home for 7 years. As much as this contaminated and culturally fertile beast has shaped my adult life, in recent times, no doubt accelerated ...

Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, is one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient cities in the world. Its ambition is to become Carbon neutral by 2025. But the path to achieve this goal was never easy. The government initiated the campaign, but it was the common man who helped the govern...

This is a time and an age where we are thinking differently about our cities for the first time in a century. Copenhagen is often revered as a benchmark city but hapless politicians with a shocking lack of modern vision merely dazzle with smoke and mirrors. City Hall continues to dust off urban deve...

It wasn’t a place I was expecting to see skiers. For starters, there wasn’t any snow. It was summer. And I was on the industrial waterfront in one of the world’s flattest regions. But perhaps strangest of all was the fact that they were skiing down the side of a power plant —...

Copenhagen. It’s a city I’ve always wanted to visit but not yet had the opportunity to go to. The colourful buildings lining the sides of canals, the Tivoli Gardens and open squares around the city all add to the attraction and charm of the Danish capital. However, in truth, its the driv...

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, has developed a master plan for sustainable urban development over the next two decades. It mainly focuses on enhancing people’s happiness and quality of life while reinforcing Dubai as a global destination for vis...

Ifeel torn. On the one hand, the challenge by the editors of Globetrotters is right up my street. I love black and white photography and given half a chance I would turn most of my images into slate-grey snaps. On the other hand, we’re enjoying a glorious autumn in good ol’ Londontown.&n...

I have written extensively on Medium about my experiences in Mexico City, a sprawling, confounding, terrifying and exhilarating urban jungle that I have called home for 7 years. As much as this contaminated and culturally fertile beast has shaped my adult life, in recent times, no doubt accelerated ...

This past July, I touched down in beautiful British Columbia. On the plane, I peered over those in the seats to my right and got the slightest view of the breathtaking snow-capped Canadian Rockies. This was my first — and certainly not my last — visit to Vancouver! My week’s tri...

Embracing Minimalism in a Maximalist World In the heart of the city, space is a luxury, but abundance can be a mindset. Minimalism isn’t about giving up things; it’s about valuing what truly matters. Redefine your space with multipurpose furniture, embrace digital solutions over physi...

In addition to grazing on invasive weeds and keeping the grass short, the sheepmowers enrich the environment by depositing organic fertilizer at regular intervals on the landscapes where they graze. Sheepmowers also provide a lot of other environmental benefits, particularly reducing noise pollution...

In the pursuit of urban progress, the concept of Smart Cities has emerged as a transformative force, integrating technology to enhance the quality of life, sustainability, and efficiency of urban spaces. This article explores the multifaceted aspects of Smart Cities, delving into how technology is s...

Whenever I leave my house, I look out onto the same parking lot rooftop. I’ve done this for 18 years. As someone who lives in an HDB flat (public housing) in Singapore, I know my experience isn’t specific to me. My boyfriend’s place also happens to look out onto a parking lot rooft...

UAM presents a wide range of opportunities to those cities that decide to become catalysts for UAM deployment. Cites should be aware of their responsibility in transitioning into UAM, while benefiting from the widely discussed urban and sustainability advantages. At eVertiSKY we consider the city...

Introduction: The imperative to address pressing global challenges, including climate change, ecosystem degradation, and societal pressures, has catalyzed a paradigm shift toward post-carbon cities. This transformative trajectory envisions urban landscapes that are low-carbon, environmentally s...

According to the World Bank, more than half of our world’s population lives in cities, and this same report estimates that by 2050, about 70% of our world’s population will be living in cities[1]. Yet, with climate change, there is a concern about how we, as urban planners can truly crea...

Projections indicate that over 70% of the world’s population will inhabit cities by 2050*, intensifying the demand for housing and infrastructure. The Netherlands exemplifies this trend, where the housing shortage is expected to rise to 415,000 homes** by the end of 2024. This trend is not jus...

The rise of video surveillance in cities has become an integral aspect of modern urban planning, aimed at enhancing public safety and deterring criminal activities. While the intentions behind widespread video monitoring are often related to civilian protection, the increasing prevalence of surveill...

In case you don’t know, I would like to start by naming that we are in the middle of a global pandemic. All of us. But for Black Americans and the students we serve in “underrepresented communities,” that reality is only one more thing to add to an ever-growing list of concerns. In...

Her identity as a White, middle class woman in authority though creates a film centered on the “White Savior”. Though just a film, this kind of image impacts real-life race relations in education. Reynolds (2014) said that “Films, TV, best-selling novels, and other media are not me...

Green infrastructure Implementing green infrastructure is one of the most effective strategies to rehabilitate urban ecosystems. This concept entails incorporating natural components like trees, plants, and water bodies into the urban environment to mimic the functioning of a healthy ecosystem. Tec...

However, resource depletion and climate change are now the main reasons to explore alternative energy sources. Governments, companies, and innovators have been experimenting with alternative energy sources and renewable electricity. Wind turbines, solar energy, hydrogen, biogas, and biofuel hav...

Urban life is an amazing adventure full of opportunities and challenges. One of the challenges urban residents face is how to responsibly handle organic waste. Composting is a way to make it greener and more sustainable. In this article, we will discover what challenges and opportunities composting ...

Just days before Black History Month Urban Weeds, a Black-owned and led organization, opened its doors as the first legal dispensary on Steinway. This significant milestone marks not only a breakthrough in the cannabis industry but also a beacon of hope for communities striving for change. Urban Wee...

In the beginning, the internet resembled a quaint village where everybody knew your name. It was largely self-governing and self-policing, with its own norms and customs. Like many insular communities it struggled with, and feared, immigration. Every September a new crop of college freshmen would ge...

Of course, I’m talking about Chanel, or Coogi, or Tommy Hilfiger in this same sentence, along with other, Black-owned designers such as Sean Jean, Baby Phat, or Dapper Dan. They are all things that Black people have uniquely styled with, bringing their own interpretations and flair to an indus...

NEW from Vrilya AI Fashion — “Urban Rebellion” marks a bold foray into the fusion of high fashion and technology, set against a gritty urban backdrop. Utilizing Midjourney for intricate fashion renders and Runway ML’s Gen-2 for dynamic video animation, this project sho...