Tag: Urban development
Grand Penn Redesign Plans Near MSG Revealed
Grand Penn: A Vision for New York's FuturePenn Station, a transit hub that has long been criticized for its outdated infrastructure and congested layout,...
Reimagining Mike Davis’ Los Angeles: Exploring the Unseen City
Los Angeles, a city of contrasts, known for its glitz and glamour, is facing a different kind of reality—one that urbanist Mike Davis predicted...
Closure of Migrant Tent Camp at Former Airfield in New York City
New York City Closes Migrant Tent Camp at Former AirfieldNew York City recently shuttered a sprawling tent complex that served as a temporary home...
Loss of Historic Landmarks in Los Angeles: A Mass Erasure of Heritage
Loss of Historic Landmarks in Los Angeles: A Mass Erasure of HeritageIn a devastating turn of events, wildfires in Los Angeles have ravaged over...
Future of 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s Iconic Neon Lights
The Iconic Neon Lights of 30 Rockefeller Plaza May Soon Be a Thing of the PastIn a potential shift that could alter the iconic...
Ambitious Megalopolis: A Chicago Reader Special
In a 2012 interview, Lana Wachowski compared her film "Speed Racer" to Picasso's painting "Guernica." She mentioned that the movie was an attempt to...
Easing Development Restrictions on Grand Avenue: St. Paul City Council Update
The St. Paul City Council recently made a significant decision to ease restrictions on developments along Grand Avenue. This move was made in order...
How concrete blocks are shaping American infrastructure
Concrete block molds have become crucial in the construction industry, especially for building durable infrastructure. With origins tracing back to ancient times, concrete block molds have...
The American Elevator’s Perspective on Rising Housing Costs
My journey to understand the American elevator began in 2021 when I fell ill and struggled to climb the stairs to my third-floor apartment...
Self-Build Community in Lewisham: A Guide to Moving to London’s DIY Housing Scene
Residents in Lewisham, south-east London, are settling into their new homes in the city's largest community-led self-build housing project. The project, located in Ladywell...