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Outdoor dining programs have provided a lifeline to the restaurant industry during the pandemic. By allowing restaurants to expand their seating capacity into outdoor spaces such as sidewalks, streets, or parking lots, they have been able to serve more customers while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Extending these programs can help sustain the recovery of the restaurant industry and support …

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 …

Spring is a wonderful time to enhance the outdoor landscaping of commercial buildings, as the weather is usually pleasant and vegetation starts to bloom. By enhancing the outdoor landscaping of your commercial building for the spring season, you can create an attractive and welcoming environment for visitors, employees, and tenants. Whether it’s a fresh build-out or you want to accentuate …

Until now, concrete and steel were the most commonly used materials in constructing light pole bases. While these materials are resilient and durable, they come with a myriad of downsides that cost cities millions to fix every year. Fortunately, eco-friendly materials like resin have emerged as a far better alternative to conventional raw materials like concrete and steel. Before we …

Barriers in amusement parks can often be unsightly and detract from their overall aesthetics, which is why we need lucrative alternatives to conventional options like railings and netting. Fortunately, with so many options on the market, lifting the visual appeal of public spaces is easy and cost-effective.  While barriers can work amazingly well for outlining specific areas in amusement parks, …

While rooftop decks can give you a bird’s eye view of the surroundings, they can be much more than a break area. Rooftop decks can be used as co-working spaces, meeting rooms, entertainment zones, or all of the above. They are becoming popular features of office buildings, restaurants, and hotels due to the value they add to a property.  When …

The inspiration behind parklets and streeteries comes from the idea of developing vibrant community spaces. Parklets are public spaces converted from parking spaces to serve as porches for the neighborhood. Businesses and residents can partner with local municipalities to build parklets and streeteries.   Repurposing parking spaces for seating can help buildings better utilize off-street parking and offer residents a recreational …

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”? …

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 …

Protected bike lanes have many benefits – some of which might surprise you. While they clearly benefit cyclists, protected bike lanes can increase safety for pedestrians and reduce potential traffic accidents. Many cities where it is more convenient to bike than take a car have protected bike lanes.  Protected bike lanes aim to provide a dedicated space for cyclists to …