Whatupdoe! That was the enthusiastic and distinctly Detroit greeting that welcomed more than 500 attendees to the city often considered the mecca of urban agriculture in the U.S. The first-ever national urban agriculture conference, held in the Motor City from August 4-6, was inspiring and informative. Signage at D-Town Farm The three-day event was sponsored by…
“Smart” Greenhouses, Climate Control Matters and Sustainable Storage Las Vegas, NV –Indoor Ag-Con, the largest show dedicated to indoor agriculture, is the place to find the latest trends shaping the future of farming. Come March 11-12, farmers, growers, ag tech leaders, suppliers, advocates and enthusiasts will converge at Westgate Las Vegas to experience an expanded Expo Hall with 200+ exhibiting companies…
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A vital tool in design process for Students This post was originally published in Bootcamp, a living collection of resources and case studies for designers starting in Design, UX, and UI by Nivedhitha Venkatakrishnan. Storytelling and stories are an integral part of humankind since the beginning of time. Every culture, person, the place has a…
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Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in our theme for February 2025, “Celluloid City,” which explores the role of and interplay between cities and film. You can see all posts from the theme here By Alyssa Lopez In March 1935, when sixteen-year-old Lino Rivera pocketed a knife while cutting through the S.H. Kress dime…
Rather than ignoring those concerns, Shift Capital partnered with local entrepreneurship incubator IF Lab, local nonprofit Impact Services, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation to establish Kensington Corridor Trust as a vehicle for residents to take control of real estate along Kensington Avenue and develop it in ways that truly reflected their collective vision as…
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Health and well-being have always been an integral part of urban design. We have evidence of this all the way back to the 5th Century BCE in Epidaurus, the sacred site of Asklepios, the god of healing and Hospital (World Wonders, 2024). This example is interesting as it shows us that even two thousand five…
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Have you ever had visions of an abundant vegetable garden full of delicious produce that you grew yourself? Perhaps you’ve even attempted food gardening, only to be faced with plants that are stunted, fading seedlings, and an ongoing sense of disappointment. Here’s where food gardening coaching comes in, offering you a helping hand to go…
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When it comes to organized cycling holidays, Italy tops the list as the most sought-after destination. According to recent reports from cycling tour operators, Italy continues to be the number one choice for cyclists, thanks to its diverse landscapes, rich culture, and, of course, delicious pasta. With tourism on the rise worldwide, many popular destinations…
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The latest mural ‘Sthenos, Elévos / Stength, Bravery’ by the artist Insane51, and curated and produced by Street Art for Mankind is located in the city of Houston, Texas, and is an inspirational tribute to local hero Michael, who inspires everyone with his strength and determination. Sthenos / Elévos is the Greek word for Strength…
We visited the famous QANTAS Founders Museum in the early summer of 2020, when the temperature was 48 degrees Celsius, just in time for its Centennial Anniversary celebrations. My husband and I love to travel, and commercial aviation is one of his interests hence, it is fitting that we visit the place where Australia’s biggest…
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