Category: Urban Life

The construction and maintenance of infrastructure depend on labour.  However, those who physically interact with muncipal spaces, facilities and infrastructure are generally excluded from planning and policy making…  Take a seat in a city park, perhaps in the City of Edmonton. How many pieces of infrastructure do you see? A bus stop might catch your eye, maybe you consider the pavement that runs…

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How to plant: It’s crucial to start with large, healthy transplants. Look for plants with dark green vegetation in 4 in. or larger pots. Space plants 18 in. apart. If planting with a single pole trellis, drive the post in place first. Next, snip the lowest side branches and the bottom set of leaves off…

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 Newest tram type in Prague, a ForCity from Skoda Postponed again and again, I finally returned to Prague in early December 2016 after 15 years! My last trip to Prague was also the last trip I made without a digital camera, we are talking about 2001. I had travelled the Czech Republic extensively and intensively…

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Beyond the Porthole’s first full length episode ‘When The Ship Has Sailed’ is now live!  On this episode of Beyond the Porthole, join Daisy Turnbull, Charlotte Steffen and Suzanne Marie Taylor as they dive into aspects of maritime cultural history in this episode ‘When the Ship has Sailed’. Here they look at the histories of…

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Like nearly half of Americans who voted in the election earlier this month, I’m disappointed with the results. I’m disturbed that so many people were willing to vote for a sore loser who values TV ratings over hard work and experience. I’m sorry Kamala Harris couldn’t convince more people to follow her down a path…

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SMART CITIES: CONNECTING SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY The development of smart cities began in the 2000s, with digital technology at its core, influencing urban planning and governance. Smart cities are no longer a dream of the future, they have already arrived, reshaping the way we live and work. Driven by the rapid development of digital technology,…

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These vegetable seedling planting tips can have a profound impact on the success of your planting. You will be surprised at how simple and cost effective these methods are for any level of vegetable gardener. The vegetable seedling planting tips have evolved and been progressively refined by many years of running organic and biodynamic vegetable…

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What happens when the remnants of railroads in the United States transform into vibrant pathways through cities and neighborhoods? Magic. Urban rail trails combine the nostalgia of railway history with the thrill of outdoor adventure. Repurposed from defunct railway corridors, these trails offer seamless travel through bustling metropolises and tranquil green spaces. Let’s take a…

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There’s nothing better than cooking from the garden! Several of my subscribers asked for more cooking videos, and, because I had the biggest plum harvest in 25 years, I delivered! Please watch my recent plum cooking videos as well as a guest, Lynne Dunlap, cooking lemon curd in my kitchen! How to Make Easy Lemon…

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Growing under the cover of a low tunnel is an easy way to get a jump start with your spring vegetable garden. These temporary structures are miniature versions of greenhouses. The domed plastic is great at trapping and holding heat in the soil. Quick, easy and inexpensive to build, low tunnels can be popped up…

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