Tag: public space
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Trump Plots a Monumental Move: Supersizing the Arc de Trump Over the Potomac
What’s in the plan? Donald Trump, the former president, has reportedly unveiled a bold architectural concept intended to crown the nation’s capital with a massive golden arch. Styled to evoke the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the proposed structure—often dubbed the Arc de Trump in media chatter—would rise along the Potomac, casting a gleaming silhouette…
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Ballroom Community Dazzles Victoria: LGBTQIA+ Fantasy Ball Takes Over State Library of Victoria
An Unconventional Saturday at a Historic Venue The State Library of Victoria rarely hosts a night that feels operates outside the ordinary. Yet on this Saturday, the campus of literature, history, and quiet study transformed into a ballroom for a vibrant LGBTQIA+ Fantasy Ball. A corridor of bookshelves and the marble echoes of the library’s…
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The Heated Debate Over Saving Public Parking Spots After a Snowstorm
The parking paradox after a snowstorm When a snowstorm blankets a city, the first days are about recovery: clearing driveways, digging cars out, and deciding how to navigate the curbside chaos. In cities like Boston, the pressure to reclaim a coveted street spot can turn simple parking into a community quarrel. The debate over saving…
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Progress of Qila Kona Qasim Bagh Beautification Reviewed
Overview of the Review The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) held a focused briefing on the ongoing beautification work at Qila Kona Qasim Bagh, with high-level officials in attendance. Led by WCLA Director General Najmu Saqib and the Commissioner of Multan, the inspection aimed to assess the current status, identify challenges, and align timelines…
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Two Foreigners First Charged Under Malaysia’s New Littering Law
Overview: A landmark case under Malaysia’s updated littering law In a landmark move, two foreign nationals became the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged at the Sessions Court with littering in a public space under the country’s updated environmental legislation. The case, which unfolded in the morning session, marks a high-profile test of the…
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Two Foreigners First to Be Charged Under Malaysia’s New Littering Law
Two Foreigners First to Be Charged Under Malaysia’s New Littering Law In a move signaling tight enforcement of Malaysia’s updated public littering regulations, two foreign nationals were brought to the Sessions Court to face charges for littering in a public space. The case marks the first time individuals have been charged under the country’s new…
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Vintage Chair Lift Benches Turn Vernon Roundabout Into Ski Art
Public Art Meets Local Heritage in Vernon The City of Vernon has unveiled a new public art initiative that blends transportation infrastructure with a nod to British Columbia’s ski culture. Vintage chair lift benches, salvaged from Silver Star Mountain Resort, have been installed in the median of the Silver Star Road and Phoenix Drive roundabout.…
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Patrick Geddes on Sustainable City Life and Planning
Introduction: Reconsidering the City Through Geddes’ Lens Patrick Geddes, a pioneering thinker of urban design and regional planning, challenged the way cities grow. Long before today’s concerns about sustainability, resilience, and livability dominated planning debates, Geddes urged planners to consider the city as a living organism, shaped by its people, places, and processes. His ideas…
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Cultural Compass: Public artworks’ new home, rage at the museum and haunting chamber opera
Antwerp’s outdoor art: a comprehensive online guide Belga English’s weekly cultural picks spotlight the city’s best. This week, the spotlight shines on Antwerp’s lively outdoor art scene. A new, fully online guide assembles sculptures, installations, and murals across streets and squares, inviting locals and visitors alike to map a stroll through public creativity. The guide…
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Chinese Uncle Joins Dancers on Airport Walkway, Sparks 10 Million Views
Viral Moment Captures Hearts on a Moving Walkway A video of a cheerful, middle-aged man from eastern China joining a group of dancers on an airport moving walkway has exploded across social media, racking up more than 10 million views in a short span. The clip shows a spontaneous moment of fun as the man,…