Our planning system is great for objectifying sustainability but how do we make it practical? The Living Building Challenge, an initiative of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), has the answer – start with the micro and build with ambition. I recently...
Thanks to everyone who helped with chair bombing at Green Square! The chairs look great and I can’t wait to start bombing the Food Trucks, Pop Up Ping Pong and local cafes!
A local entrepreneur, John Hantz, is devoting $30 million to create Hantz Farms, an urban farming initiative bringing fruit and vegetables to vacant blocks throughout Detroit. Check out this great video on the City’s bourgeoning green economy, healthy planning...
As humans we love being around others – sharing ideas and experiencing the everyday rhythm of the city. Festivals tap into this need and provide the platform for connection between people and place. Sydney’s annual Art & About festival explores ways in which...
This has to be the best photo of the week! The ‘bombers’ – Cloth Fabric a local business nearby – have definitely had some fun here. Thanks to @sydneyflaneur for capturing this act of tactical urbanism in Darlinghurst, Sydney. What are your...
