Aug 15, 2012 | Tactical Urbanism, Urban Planning
In 2011 over 900 parking spaces were converted to parks for just one day – PARK(ing) Day. It was started by Rebar, a design firm in San Francisco, who wanted to experiement with their surroundings. Since this time it’s gone on to become an international...
Aug 15, 2012 | Social Media, Urban Planning
With the continued growth of social media, new ways of engaging have been adopted by urban professionals. We are increasingly seeing the benefits of engaging with a larger, younger and more mobile cohort that would, in most cases, appear largely absent from the...
Aug 14, 2012 | Collaborative Consumption
Where is your food from? How far has it travelled? How healthy is it? In 2011, the guys at the Youth Food Movement were motivated to explore these concept and established a community that was, and continues to be, focused on smart food choices that support a healthy...