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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Madrid tops Barcelona in quality of life, despite being more expensive

Despite Madrid and Barcelona being capitals in their own right, they rank moderately for costs in relation to global cities, with affordability and quality of life consideration.
Europe news
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fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Arts

Croatian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the "Intelligence of Errors"

Recognizing and analyzing spatial and policy-related errors can generate new design strategies.
The project shifts the perspective on errors from flaws to learning opportunities.
"Intelligence of Errors" encourages collective thinking by examining unique and shared design challenges.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

'Reflective Intelligences': Chile's Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Explores the Political Significance of the Roundtable on Architecture and Its Relationship with AI

The winning proposal for Chile's Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale is 'Reflective Intelligence,' questioning the urban impacts of new architectural entities.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Arts

Croatian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Explores the "Intelligence of Errors"

Design
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

'Reflective Intelligences': Chile's Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Explores the Political Significance of the Roundtable on Architecture and Its Relationship with AI

The winning proposal for Chile's Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale is 'Reflective Intelligence,' questioning the urban impacts of new architectural entities.
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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Are We Thinking About Crime All Wrong?

Violence may be more deeply rooted in specific locations than in individuals, suggesting environmental factors play a crucial role.
fromWorldhistory
3 months ago

Futures after Progress by Chloe Ahmann (Book Review)

Chloe Ahmann's "Futures After Progress" explores the interconnection of environment and urban history in late industrial Baltimore.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Herbert J. Gans, myth-busting sociologist, dies at 97

Herbert J. Gans, a prominent sociologist, passed away at 97, remembered for his impactful studies on poverty, class, and urban issues.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This City Was Just Named the Happiest in the U.S. for 2025

Fremont, California, ranked as the happiest city in the U.S., based on multiple factors impacting overall happiness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Donald Shoup, Who Made Parking an Entertaining Subject, Dies at 86

Donald Shoup revolutionized urban parking economics, influencing city reforms for better traffic and walkability.
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