carsPark n’ Play: Garage Doubles as Public Recreation Space
Parking garages tend to be eyesores, essentially serving as monuments to car culture as they take up valuable…
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carsdesignNatural Swimming Pool is a Refreshing Swiss Paradise
The lucky residents of Riehen, Switzerland will have an incredible natural pool to cool off in once the sweltering…
Home & Garden14 Relaxingly Beautiful and Productive Urban Rooftop Gardens
Hidden from the street, high above the heads of pedestrians, are lush green getaways filled with flowers, shaded…
natureThe Great Outdoors: Office Space Goes Green and Open-Air
When you work at a desk, the nine-to-five workday can seem like an eternity – even if you like your job. An…
Geography & TravelAbandoned Civil War Island Fort Turned Tourist Spot
Just a ferry ride away from the bustle of urban Boston, Georges Island is a lush, green getaway, crafted into a…
Nature & EcosystemsStaten Island Dump Rehabbed into Gigantic Green Space
For decades, Staten Island – a borough of New York City – has been associated with stink. That’s because…
Nature & EcosystemsSuper Fun Superfund? 13 Reclaimed Toxic Sites
In Montana, children gleefully haul trout out of the water of a river that recently wasn’t able to support life…
Art & DesignFrom Reservoir Ruins to Stunning Urban Park in Sydney
First, it was a failed urban reservoir, closed after just twenty years due to its weak flow of less-than-sparkling…
green buildingsThe Next Level: California’s Twin Elevated Park Concepts
Who says parks have to be on the ground? Elevated parks are gaining popularity all over the world, with one of the…
