New Micro-Meetings In Public Space
More and more artists and city-makers address the question how urban spaces can foster micro-meetings between people. Can the city become a social place again?
Dance The Night Away In The World’s Smallest Disco
An old phone booth in Berlin has been transformed into the world's smallest nightclub.
A Floating Forest In The Baltic Sea
Remember this plan for a floating forest in Rotterdam? In 2014, the Swedish artist duo SIMKA designed a floating trees installation in the Baltic Sea.
Gentrification Of The Woods
The urban creative elite collectively dreams of living a disconnected life in a cabin far away from the city. As a result, gentrification may no longer be a solely urban phenomenon, but also a process that takes place in the woods.
5 Most Eco-Friendly Cities Around The Globe
Ecology has become one of the major philosophies, not only for people but for countries as well. And since our generation has to do something different to leave the better Earth after us, many countries and city governments took action and started to do things differently. Eco-friendliness has become a huge part of cities' lives, and it has started to make an impact on citizens' lives as well.
Robots Save Declining High Streets
New types of vending machines, forms of robotization and other technological innovations will drastically change retail landscapes, consumption patterns, and your local high street.
Urban Composting On The Streets Of New York
Graphic designer Debbie Ullman turns discarded newspaper boxes on the sidewalks of New York City into public composting bins.
Parking Balloons Help Drivers Save Gas
South-Korean oil company S-Oil took the initiative for a campaign in which bright yellow "HERE" balloons guide drivers to empty parking spots.
Tip A Busker With Your Smartphone
Street musicians are a ubiquitous phenomenon in cities across the world. A new generation of smartphone apps enable you to tip buskers whose tunes you like.
A Floating Forest For Rotterdam
In 2016 a floating forest will be 'planted' in a harbor basin in downtown Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Traffic Light Prioritizes Cyclists When It Rains
Smart traffic lights in Rotterdam decrease the waiting time for cyclists in wet-weather conditions.
Hungry? Your Pizza Is Just One Tap Away
Domino's has launched an Easy Order Button that allows you to order your favorite pizza by simply tapping it.
Towels Create Offline Social Networks In Brazil
A collective from Brazil comes up with a towel that enables people to make new friends in public spaces.
Pop-Up Architecture For Sale At Your Local Household Store
For a growing group that carries a desire to escape the daily urban hustle and bustle, Japanese retailer Muji is turning stylish-designed pop-up houses into a (mass) consumption product.
Vending Machine Dispenses Urban Farm Eggs
Hamburg urban farm Hühnerhof der Motte launches the Egg-o-Matt, a vending machine that dispenses free-range chicken eggs to the local community.
