Pandemic Urbanism
Micromarkets Offer a Safe Solution for Grocery Shopping in Your Neighbourhood
Rotterdam-based design office Shift imagines micromarkets on a hyperlocal scale as the solution to social distancing while grocery shopping.
Luxury Car-Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Produces Honey During Production Stop
While Rolls-Royce have put the brakes on car production amidst the pandemic, they've shifted the focus to another production line — their apiary.
Maze-Like Park Is a Calm Place in the Middle of the City
Parc de la Distance is a finger print-shaped park designed to escape the city in the middle of the city.
Explore the Faroe Islands Virtually Through the Eyes of a Local
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and global travel restrictions, the Faroe Islands tourism board opened a new frontier of virtual tourism to allow visitors to see the archipelago until they could safely travel.
How Cities Are Keeping the Elderly Happy and Healthy With Senior Playgrounds
Inspired by a long-standing feature of Chinese public parks, cities around the world seek to keep ageing populations healthy with dedicated senior playgrounds.
Berlin Creatives Turn Balconies Into Art Galleries
During the COVID-19 lockdown period, a group of Berlin creatives decided to transform several balconies into art galleries.
The Post-Pandemic City Will Be Car-Free
While lockdown and social distancing has awoken a passion for walking, running and cycling and decreased car use in the city, plans to keep cars off the streets and devote more space to people have emerged.
Exoskeletons Are Giving Japanese Senior Workers a Lift
While Japanese society is rapidly ageing and facing a shortage of workers, the elderly can now strap on exoskeletons to meet the physical demands of their jobs and keep working as they age.
Derelict Taiwanese Shopping Mall Becomes an Urban Lagoon
Architects MVRDV have transformed an old Taiwanese shopping centre into a lush lagoon and park.
This Summer’s Holiday Destination Are Our Streets
The Vakantiestraat (Vacation Street) initiative promotes the streets in our neighbourhood as this summer’s holiday destination.
Noiascape Creates Urban Spaces With Multi-Use Renting in Mind
Noiascape, a design initiative in London by Teatum+Teatum, is providing a network of new urban co-living spaces that prioritise homeliness.
Boarded-Up Storefronts in Austin Become Canvasses for Artists
The Hope for Health initiative brought 40 artists together to brighten up the boarded-up storefronts in Austin and spread messages of hope during the coronavirus lockdown.
