Tactical Urbanism: Cost-Effective Ways to Transform Underused Spaces

Tactical Urbanism: Cost-Effective Ways to Transform Underused Spaces

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When cities face ever-growing commotion and traffic, utilizing underused spaces becomes necessary. As more and more businesses take to the field and innovation rises, finding cost-effective ways to transform underused public spaces into more beneficial channels for local communities has become less challenging.  That said, here are some lucrative ideas cities can incorporate into their plans to make better use …

Innovative Ideas To Make Cities Healthier and More Sustainable

Innovative Ideas To Make Cities Healthier and More Sustainable

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With an ever-increasing population that lives in cities, urbanization is one of the fastest-growing trends. Various studies indicate that by 2050, nearly 68 percent of the world’s population will dwell in urban areas. When you think about that fact, several questions come to mind, such as, “How will we manage global waste”? “How can we make our cities more sustainable”? …

Timeless Urban Landscaping Design Trends

Timeless Urban Landscaping Design Trends

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As more businesses discover the upsides of creating outdoor spaces, various landscaping ideas have been popularised recently. We can all agree that plants are beautiful and calming as they filter carbon dioxide from the air and provide oxygen. While landscaping trends come and go, several practices stand the test of time.  These timeless landscaping trends add functionality, entertainment, usability, and …

Enhance Cityscape With Small Cell Concealment

Enhance Cityscape With Small Cell Concealment

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Cities and municipalities have to walk a fine line between balancing aesthetic demands with the city’s specifications and needs for cell towers and connectivity. When it comes to designing cell tower poles, the look and style can be drastically affected by the design of its base. But not only does it serve aesthetic functions, but it also protects and conceals …

Five Unexpected Benefits of Outdoor Planters

Five Unexpected Benefits of Outdoor Planters

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Whether you are looking to expand the functionality of your business or establishment’s outdoor spaces or modify its aesthetic presentation, there are several reasons why you should consider having outdoor planters and plants. From providing health benefits to being a unique way to create barriers and organize your spaces, planters can provide many benefits to your establishment while also being …

How to Choose the Best Pots for Indoor Plants

How to Choose the Best Pots for Indoor Plants

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When it comes to having indoor plants, one of the first decisions to make is what kind of pots to use to house your plants. From material type, size, and style, there are plenty of things to consider before placing your plants in pots, and what you decide to start with will depend on what you plan to grow.  No …

Overcoming Suspicion of Change in Bike Lane Barriers

Overcoming Suspicion of Change in Bike Lane Barriers

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In some cities, bicycle lanes have become a regular part of life where they were previously unheard of. Throughout the United States and the world, many have begun cycling for recreation or transportation due to the pandemic as a way to spend time outdoors and get some fresh air amidst lockdowns. While the pandemic is starting to ease, many people …

Outdoor Learning Spaces for Educational Facilities

Outdoor Learning Spaces for Educational Facilities

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020, many universities and educational facilities had to make adjustments to accommodate mandated restrictions to protect the health of the student body and faculty. With social distancing becoming a norm throughout the country, one-way educational facilities were able to maintain their on-campus activities by moving much of it outdoors into …

Flexible Outdoor Space for Cities and Municipalities

Flexible Outdoor Space for Cities and Municipalities

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One of the challenges that are a direct result of the past few years of COVID-19 lockdowns and phased reopenings are the limited capacities many cities and municipalities still have to this day. With life slowly returning to normal as people leave their homes to spend time with their friends and family in the wake of the pandemic, having flexible …

Safe Materials for Edible Landscaping

Safe Materials for Edible Landscaping

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Are you thinking about starting your own edible garden? It is a popular way to add some purpose to your garden besides being purely ornamental, and they can also be just as pretty to look at. If you are considering starting one, you might be wondering where to begin and what materials you might need before you commence planting anything. …