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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
NYC politics

Mayoral candidate Lander releases plan to repair parks, plant a million trees

Brad Lander proposes a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate NYC parks with significant investment and improvements.
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago
London

London is officially the second-greenest city in the world

London has a rich array of green spaces, ranking second globally behind Tokyo.
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Best of Brooklyn: Top 6 Parks And Open Spaces

Brooklyn boasts a variety of green spaces perfect for peaceful escapes from city life.
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago
Berlin

From Marienplatz to English Garden: Munich's Urban Green Spaces

Munich's blend of historic sites and vast green spaces provides unique recreational opportunities, making it essential for both tourists and locals to explore them.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago

Mayoral candidate Lander releases plan to repair parks, plant a million trees

Brad Lander proposes a comprehensive plan to rejuvenate NYC parks with significant investment and improvements.
fromBKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Best of Brooklyn: Top 6 Parks And Open Spaces

Brooklyn boasts a variety of green spaces perfect for peaceful escapes from city life.
fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago
Berlin

From Marienplatz to English Garden: Munich's Urban Green Spaces

Munich's blend of historic sites and vast green spaces provides unique recreational opportunities, making it essential for both tourists and locals to explore them.
more#parks
#public-health
fromBKReader
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Banuelos: Accommodating urbanization needs to be greener for our health - San Jose Spotlight

Urban infrastructure projects should prioritize green spaces, essential for community health, over the removal of mature trees.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Banuelos: Accommodating urbanization needs to be greener for our health - San Jose Spotlight

Urban infrastructure projects should prioritize green spaces, essential for community health, over the removal of mature trees.
more#public-health
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago
London food

Why this quaint Surrey village has been voted one of the best places to live

Ewell ranks eighth as a desirable living space, combining quiet charm with convenient access to services and nature.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago
London

This popular south London park is getting a 1.5 million makeover

Ashburton Park received a £1.5 million grant for renovations to enhance its historical features and ecological sustainability.
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago
London politics

Tickets Alert: The ballot to visit 10 Downing Street's garden has opened

10 Downing Street gardens open for public tours, with tickets available through a ballot until May 2025.
#urban-development
fromArchDaily
6 months ago
Design

Plot 6 Social Housing / HOH Architecten

The urban ensemble promotes community living with social housing for both young people and seniors in Amsterdam's Oostenburgereiland area.
fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Toulouse ZAC Saint-Martin Residential Complex / Aldric Beckmann Architectes

The project emphasizes sustainable architecture through innovative design and integration with green landscapes.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago
London politics

London's Pocket Parks: Westfield Park, SW10

The park opened in 1981, transforming bomb-damaged land into a green space after nearly 30 years of planning and local opposition.
fromArchDaily
6 months ago
Design

Plot 6 Social Housing / HOH Architecten

The urban ensemble promotes community living with social housing for both young people and seniors in Amsterdam's Oostenburgereiland area.
fromArchDaily
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Toulouse ZAC Saint-Martin Residential Complex / Aldric Beckmann Architectes

The project emphasizes sustainable architecture through innovative design and integration with green landscapes.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago
London politics

London's Pocket Parks: Westfield Park, SW10

The park opened in 1981, transforming bomb-damaged land into a green space after nearly 30 years of planning and local opposition.
more#urban-development
#paris
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Paris food

Paris to increase car-free zones after city vote DW 03/24/2025

Paris will convert 500 streets into pedestrian zones, enhancing green spaces and accessibility.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
Paris food

Paris votes in favour of more 'garden streets' and pedestrianised areas

Parisians voted 66% in favor of 500 new pedestrianized 'garden streets', despite an extremely low turnout of just 4%.
The proposal aims to enhance green spaces and pedestrian areas throughout Paris.
Paris food
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Paris to increase car-free zones after city vote DW 03/24/2025

Paris will convert 500 streets into pedestrian zones, enhancing green spaces and accessibility.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Paris votes in favour of more 'garden streets' and pedestrianised areas

Parisians voted 66% in favor of 500 new pedestrianized 'garden streets', despite an extremely low turnout of just 4%.
The proposal aims to enhance green spaces and pedestrian areas throughout Paris.
more#paris
#family-friendly
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The north London boroughs that are among the most family-friendly

Barnet is identified as the most family-friendly borough in London for 2025 based on rent, green spaces, and amenities.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

Bromley ranked one of the best places to raise a family in London

Bromley is ranked one of London's best places for families, prioritizing green space and low crime rates.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

The north London boroughs that are among the most family-friendly

Barnet is identified as the most family-friendly borough in London for 2025 based on rent, green spaces, and amenities.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

Bromley ranked one of the best places to raise a family in London

Bromley is ranked one of London's best places for families, prioritizing green space and low crime rates.
more#family-friendly
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Talking Headways Podcast: The Cognitive Experience of a Transit User - Streetsblog USA

Creating safe environments for pedestrians promotes mind wandering, enhancing mental well-being during commutes.
#urban-planning
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Design

M Hotel / Ho Khue Architects

M Hotel integrates innovative design and green spaces to harmonize high-rise architecture with its coastal surroundings, advocating for sustainable urban development.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Pictures reveal latest designs for O2 Centre redevelopment

The O2 Centre development in Finchley Road will now include 650 homes, increasing from the initially approved 600, with added emphasis on green space.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Design

M Hotel / Ho Khue Architects

M Hotel integrates innovative design and green spaces to harmonize high-rise architecture with its coastal surroundings, advocating for sustainable urban development.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Pictures reveal latest designs for O2 Centre redevelopment

The O2 Centre development in Finchley Road will now include 650 homes, increasing from the initially approved 600, with added emphasis on green space.
more#urban-planning
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Life After Death: America's Cemeteries Are Rewilding

Cemeteries are transforming into natural green spaces, reflecting changing attitudes towards burial sites and their ecological significance post-pandemic.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How green are Asia's cities? DW 11/01/2024

Tree cover enhances urban livability by lowering temperatures and improving residents' health, especially in increasingly heatwave-prone Asian cities.
fromwww.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Six sites along one river win 'gold' awards - and two judged best in London

Three green spaces along the Lea River received gold accolades in London in Bloom Awards for their volunteer-driven maintenance and diverse landscapes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Mental health

Prof Andrea Mechelli: People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues'

Being in nature, even in small urban green spaces, can significantly improve mental wellbeing over time.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Education

Trees, not asphalt: The $1 billion effort to build cooler' California school playgrounds

Providing more green spaces on school playgrounds can help lower temperatures and prevent burns, positively impacting students' health.
fromTime Out London
10 months ago
London

Meet the new skyscraper coming to the City of London

The City of London's eastern fringe is seeing a growth in iconic towers, with plans for new developments like a 40-storey office block compromising green space and cultural areas.
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