Category: Urban Life

The industrial revolution provided us with the engineering and power necessary to make profound economic and social change. However, with this unprecedented growth and new found prosperity, an abuse of natural resources and our environment initiated a trajectory of unforeseeable consequences. Today, we are leaving our historically wasteful and turbulent manufacturing economy in favor of…

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As a renowned street artist, Sonny ‘Sundancer’ Behan has dedicated much of his career to raising awareness about endangered animals through his striking murals. His collaborations with various organisations, such as the United Nations, UNICEF and WWF, to depict endangered animals in public art have not only showcased his artistic talent but also served as…

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To mark the publication of new contributions to our Cambridge Elements in Global Urban History series, we will feature interviews with authors and share short excerpts from their work. Here, GUHP Blog associate editor Maytal Mark interviews Matthew Vitz, the author of Globalizing Urban Environmental History. Matthew Vitz is Associate Professor of History at The…

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Mitä jos Kallion vilkkaana sykkivälle kaupunkielämälle olisi oma olohuonemainen kaupunkitilansa? Kuvittele asukkaita, vierailijoita ja kaupunkikulttuuria yhteen tuova alueen läpi kiemurteleva valtasuoni. Paikka, jonne tietäisi suunnistaa ja jota pitkin voisi rauhassa flaneerata ihmisiä katsellen. Paikka, jonka kautta voisi kulkea turvallisesti tärkeimpiin kohteisiin, ja jonka varrelta löytyvät katukirpputorit ja -juhlat sekä kiinnostavimmat kohtaamispaikat. Paikka, joka tarjoaisi nuorimmille…

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Loro Piana is celebrating 100 years of history and tradition with the release of Master of Fibres, a book by Nicolás Forques that tells the remarkable story of a visionary family of entrepreneurs. It is a story of excellence, craftsmanship, and a passion for the unparalleled that has been…

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Hilltop, Tacoma, the site of a new urban CLT by Forterra. Photo by Jon Armstrong. In 1969, New Communities was established in the state of Georgia as the largest single tract of Black-owned farmland in the United States. This was achieved through the community land trust (CLT), boldly put forth by Charles Sherrod, a black…

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It’s that time of year already, in which I am compelled to pull up old photos of the garden. Does it seem earlier than usual? A part of me relishes the slowing down and quiet of the winter months. There’s more time for writing and making art. I manage far less during the growing season,…

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834: Kirsten Simmons on Streamlining Farmers’ Busy Work. She is all about helping farmers in the back office. In This Podcast: We follow the journey of Kirsten Simmons. After experiencing farm failures, she co-founded Good Agriculture in 2022, a company that manages administrative tasks and provides financial, marketing, and grant-writing support for farmers. Kirstin shares…

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Revel in the glorious legacy of the Habsburg empire by touring some of Vienna’s most lavish palaces. From priceless artworks and pristine ballrooms and well-preened gardens, Stuti Verma shares her faves… Vienna flaunts art on every corner, be it music, painting, or architecture. The city has an impressively rich background in the arts, and there…

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Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Any camping enthusiast will tell you that you’re going to forget something almost every time you go on a trip. Sometimes, the item can be minor and not be missed; however, there are other times when it can make or break the trip itself. Fortunately, thanks to camping’s popularity and…

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