Category: Urban Life

In modern urban life, neighborhood interaction is gradually declining, affecting social cohesion and residents’ well-being. The design of residential communities plays a crucial role in shaping these interactions. China and the UK have distinct approaches—Chinese residential compounds are often enclosed and managed by property companies, while British communities tend to be more open and encourage…

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As municipalities around the globe are wising up to the benefits of bike commuting, miles of automobile lanes are being converted to bicycle lanes at astonishing speeds. All of these new cycling routes through cities and towns have had a remarkable impact on the cycling community: bringing more people into the fold and proving to…

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Squirrel deterrents are necessary for your garden. Keeping them out of the garden is something every urban farmer faces. In our house, they’re almost a curse word–I’ve begun referring to them as the “s-word” to keep my blood pressure in check. These furry little devils constantly threaten my front-yard garden and are readily finding new…

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Brian Haw (1949-2011) was one of the most prominent peace campaigners of our time, known for his unwavering commitment to advocating for peace through protest. Beginning in June 2001, he set up his peace camp at Parliament Square in Westminster, where he remained for nearly a decade, drawing attention to the human suffering caused by…

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 Conrad Punta de Mita, Mexico’s luxury resort located along the breathtaking Riviera Nayarit coastline, announces Casa 5, the ultimate retreat for up to 36 guests to reconnect in total exclusivity with personalized services and experiences. This launch arrives at a time when group and multigenerational travel is experiencing significant growth, with families and friends seeking…

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866: Maureen Ballatori on Understanding Regenerative Agriculture. From Farm to Future. In This Podcast: Join Greg as he chats with Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency29, an award-winning creative agency for food, beverage, and agricultural brands. Maureen shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York to creating Agency29…

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This post may contain affiliate links.* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read our affiliate policy. Estimated reading time: 12 minutes If you look at the pattern of events in countries around the world enduring societal collapse one thing becomes apparent. Violence becomes a new and terrifying fact of…

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The Oakland Athletics are considering building a new stadium in Oakland. Where it will go depends on how it is financed and how folks will get to the stadium. Let’s look at access. Sporting events are big events that draw people from an entire region. That means a new A’s stadium needs to provide access…

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The view looking down into the park from the entrance above. Updated February 2025 The model for its contemporary American cousin, The High Line, Paris’s Promenade Plantée––also known as the Coulée Verte or “Flowing Green”––was the world’s first and only elevated park before its New York relative spawned numerous followers, including Chicago’s Bloomingdale Trail, Philadelphia’s Reading Viaduct, Rotterdam’s…

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September is perhaps one of the most awaited months in the Philippines because it signifies the start of our Christmas season. We Filipinos love the holiday so much that we celebrate it three months early. Which officially gives us the longest Christmas season in the whole world.   And what better way to anticipate the…

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