Category: Urban Life

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Become A Member New York’s hottest club is Boyfriend Co-op. Located in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, the coffee and cocktail cooperative held its grand opening on Saturday. Co-founders Hena Mustafa, Mica Fisher, Nat…

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Maybe one of the biggest city issues of the twenty-first century is having access to an affordable place to reside, and it affects low- and high-income countries alike. In light of the ways that housing can become accessible – not just affordable in price, but structurally, economically, and architecturally accessible in the long term –…

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Gardening is not just about digging holes and planting seeds, rather it is about understanding the soil, sunlight, seasonal planting and creating a new space that works year-round. The best part here is you don’t need to learn them all from books. You just have to join the best gardening workshop in Brisbane for hands-on…

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We have long thought of bicycles as works of art, and, yes, there is something magical about cycling itself. But for some, cycling transcends the realm of sport and leisure, becoming a source of inspiration for artistic expression. Here, we delve into the captivating world where art and cycling collide, exploring the rich tapestry of bike-themed…

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City farm animals don’t have to just include chickens and goats: Rabbits, ducks, quail and even cattle can fit on some lots. Perhaps nothing makes a farm feel more like a farm than animals. They set the pace of the day, and they provide rhythm, activity, manure and (hopefully) income. Animals, one could say, are…

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Renowned street artist Jorit has unveiled his latest mural in the quaint town of Buonabitacolo in southern Italy, bringing to life a powerful portrait of Vincent van Gogh, one of art history’s most iconic figures. Human Tribe- Vincent Van Gogh – Image Copyright Jorit At the heart of this mural is Van Gogh, a figure…

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Image credit: Catarina Sousa/pexels.com Dear Tourists, I can’t believe I have to write this blog to remind you how to behave appropriately when you visit our home, Australia.  Keep in mind that as much as we don’t mind you visiting our yard, enjoying our country, and perhaps spending your money here and there, we always…

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880: Rachel Opio on Farming, Healing Soil and Growing Communities. Little Lighthouse Farm’s Big Impact. In This Podcast: In this heartfelt interview, Rachel Opio shares her journey from a career in HR tech to becoming the founder of Little Lighthouse Farm, an urban farm in Phoenix. She discusses her background in data analytics, her mother’s…

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Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Do you want to grow a vegetable garden, but you’re worried about all the shade in your yard? Then I have some good news! There are many vegetables that grow well in shady areas. If your entire yard is covered in shade all day long, then there’s not much you…

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Secondly – yay for the new BART train cars! Yesterday I made the trek from San Francisco to El Cerrito Del Norte Station (my grandparents’ old station) to see the new “Fleet of the Future”. Although the new train did not move it moved the soul of this here transit advocate and enthusiast. I arrived…

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