Category: Urban Life

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Become A Member This story was co-reported with The Jersey Bee as part of our joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship, examining segregation in Newark and Essex County, New Jersey. A dozen candidates…

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More and more cities are beginning to realise the reality that we are designing cities that are constantly challenged by heavy rainfall and flooding. Especially in waterfront areas, where the terrain is low and drainage is slow, a single downpour can turn a street into a river. In the face of such an urban environment,…

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Small Brisbane gardens possess immense potential to produce fresh, nutritious food. Whatever your situation may be, a couple of raised beds or a corner of your garden, the right guidance can maximize every square meter. That’s where agricultural consulting in Brisbane services are helpful. Garden consulting is equally valuable for ordinary city gardeners. Read the…

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The Netherlands is synonymous with cycling, and so are Dutch bikes, but it wasn’t always this way. In the 1970s, Dutch streets were dominated by cars, leading to thousands of road fatalities each year. Activist movements paved the way for transformation, and today, the Netherlands boasts world-class cycling infrastructure, making bikes the primary mode of…

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In the GraffitiStreet Concrete & Colour Group Show, artist Sophie Mess brings two beautiful floral artworks that invite us to contemplate both the cosmic and the earthly, the grand and the intimate, in deeply personal ways. GraffitiStreet Presents Concrete & Colour 2025 Nebula Rose: The Cosmos Meets the Garden In Nebula Rose, Sophie Mess crafts a luminous bridge between…

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Image credit: The Glorious Studio (pexels.com) In an era defined by conscious choices and technological marvels, the allure of diamonds has evolved from traditional mined stones to innovative lab-grown alternatives. Millennials and Gen Z, known for their distinct preferences and values, are at the forefront of this shift. Here’s why choosing lab-grown diamonds over naturally…

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886: Tony Sarah on Earth Friendly Fertilizers. Exploring the importance of organic fertilizers. In This Podcast: Tony Sarah shares his background in the nursery business and the accidental discovery that led him to develop his organic fertilizer, Tony’s Magic Mix. He discusses the ingredients and scientific principles behind the fertilizer, focusing on soil health and…

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Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Gardening can get expensive very fast. Between buying tools, pots, stakes, netting, raised beds, trellises, and garden decor, it’s easy to spend a small fortune on a garden. But if you’re willing to be creative and think outside the box, you can find tons of useful garden supplies in plain…

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A woman is on her way to work. She gets on a train at West Portal Station in San Francisco, tagging her Clipper card. She quickly reads the latest news on her quick ride to Montgomery Station – just long enough to read the headlines and look at photos of the A’s World Series victory…

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Looking for the best culinary herbs to grow during summer in the Philippines? You’re in the right place! While the heat can be intense, there are culinary herbs that not only survive—but actually thrive—in our sunny tropical climate. These kitchen favorites will add flavor to your meals, fragrance to your garden, and joy to your…

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