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Design and the right to the city: iconography of public transport

by sofia villarreal | 3. March 2021 | Continents, Europe, The city-human relationship, The political city, USA | 0 Comments

The design of public transport and the right to the city are deeply connected. Discover more…

When cities get hot: Urban Heat Islands

by sofia villarreal | 4. October 2020 | Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

Urban Heat Islands are on the rise and become more and more of a problem for big cities.

Urbanism is a way of life

by sofia villarreal | 7. May 2020 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

What is the difference between urbanization and urbanism. How they developed and what does it mean to the city ? A philosophically analysis.

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When cities get hot: Urban Heat Islands

by sofia villarreal | Oct 4, 2020 | Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism

Urban Heat Islands are on the rise and become more and more of a problem for big cities.

The extraordinary success of tactical urbanism

by sofia villarreal | 19. December 2019 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, France, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

Learn more about what tactical urbanism means and how short term actions can have a long term impact on the eco system the majority of human beings live in: the city.

Paris: Graffiti-Eldorado at subway line 12

by Urbanauth Graffiti News | 24. November 2018 | Continents, Europe, France, Grand Paris, Paris, Saint Denis, The city-human relationship, Urban culture | 0 Comments

If Paris would be in the Wild West, the Metro Line 12 would be its Eldorado. Sprayers from all over the world travel to this subway line, which runs the city from the north to south. In search of color on the trainpanels:

Solutions for the urban water crisis

by sofia villarreal | 9. January 2020 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

Waterstress is causing harm to health and finds its roots at the urban water crisis cities are facing in the wake of climate change and waterproblems…

Urbanism is a way of life

by sofia villarreal | May 7, 2020 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism

What is the difference between urbanization and urbanism. How they developed and what does it mean to the city ? A philosophically analysis.

Lusatia : The battle for the pit. Climate activists in Germany.

by karl muhlbach | Jan 19, 2020 | Continents, Europe, Germany

The production of brown coal in Germany is increasingly criticized. The battle for the mine is being fought by climate activists not only in the Hambach Forest, but also in Lusatia. Urbanauth took a look into it!

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Dublin: Housing crisis? Reclaim your city and take it back

by Vincent Gohlich | 19. February 2019 | Continents, Dublin, Europe, Ireland, The city-human relationship, The political city | 0 Comments

Dublin is suffering under a housing crisis, but grassroot organisations aren’t willing to give up and fought back last summer…

Munich: The museum Neue Pinakothek closes its doors until 2027

by Vincent Gohlich | 21. January 2019 | Bavaria, Continents, Europe, Germany, Munich, The city-human relationship, Urban culture, Urbanism | 0 Comments

The end for the art collection from the 19th century of the new Pinakothek in Munich? The museum closes its doors until 2027 for a general overhaul. You can read more about the works and the building here.

Paris: NGOs blaming over-proportional use of Flashballs and Dispersions-Grenades

by Vincent Gohlich | 26. January 2019 | Continents, Europe, France, Grand Paris, Ile de France, Paris, The city-human relationship, The political city | 0 Comments

In France, calls are becoming louder to ban the use of flashballs and GLIF4 grenades by police officers. Among other things because they lead to serious injuries if used incorrectly. The LDH published its press release.

When cities get hot: Urban Heat Islands

by sofia villarreal | 4. October 2020 | Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

Urban Heat Islands are on the rise and become more and more of a problem for big cities.

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Saint Denis: JP Morgan invests in the Seine Saint-Denis

by Vincent Gohlich | 21. January 2019 | Continents, Europe, France, Grand Paris, Ile de France, Saint Denis, Seine Saint-Denis, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

Within the framework of the “Advancing Cities” initiative by the American bank JP Morgan, more than 27 million euros are expected to be invested in the greater Paris area over the next five years. The banlieue Seine-Saint-Denis (93) will receive most of the benefits.

Munich: Did the time come for an urban & creative quarter?

by Vincent Gohlich | 29. May 2019 | Continents, Europe, Germany, Munich, The city-human relationship, Urbanism | 0 Comments

Munich seeks new architecture. Munich wants to be creative.
And… Munich has a housing shortage. Is there a light in sight?

Urbanism is a way of life

by sofia villarreal | May 7, 2020 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism

What is the difference between urbanization and urbanism. How they developed and what does it mean to the city ? A philosophically analysis.

Lusatia : The battle for the pit. Climate activists in Germany.

by karl muhlbach | Jan 19, 2020 | Continents, Europe, Germany

The production of brown coal in Germany is increasingly criticized. The battle for the mine is being fought by climate activists not only in the Hambach Forest, but also in Lusatia. Urbanauth took a look into it!

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Paris: Mit PTK wird das Haus besetzt

by Vincent Gohlich | 10. December 2019 | Continents, Europe, France, Grand Paris, Ile de France, Paris, Saint Denis, Seine Saint-Denis, Standard, The city-human relationship, The political city, Urban culture | 0 Comments

PTK war zu Gast in Paris und spielte zwei Konzerte. Ein kurzer Rückblick auf ein Wochenende mit gutem Rap und tollen alternativen Orten.

Munich: The museum Neue Pinakothek closes its doors until 2027

by Vincent Gohlich | 21. January 2019 | Bavaria, Continents, Europe, Germany, Munich, The city-human relationship, Urban culture, Urbanism | 0 Comments

The end for the art collection from the 19th century of the new Pinakothek in Munich? The museum closes its doors until 2027 for a general overhaul. You can read more about the works and the building here.

Munich: The museum Neue Pinakothek closes its doors until 2027

by Vincent Gohlich | Jan 21, 2019 | Bavaria, Continents, Europe, Germany, Munich, The city-human relationship, Urban culture, Urbanism

The end for the art collection from the 19th century of the new Pinakothek in Munich? The museum closes its doors until 2027 for a general overhaul. You can read more about the works and the building here.

Paris: Graffiti-Eldorado at subway line 12

by Urbanauth Graffiti News | Nov 24, 2018 | Continents, Europe, France, Grand Paris, Paris, Saint Denis, The city-human relationship, Urban culture

If Paris would be in the Wild West, the Metro Line 12 would be its Eldorado. Sprayers from all over the world travel to this subway line, which runs the city from the north to south. In search of color on the trainpanels:

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Marseille: Housing collapse claims eight lives

by Anna Müller | 30. January 2019 | Continents, Europe, France, Marseille, The city-human relationship, The political city | 0 Comments

The dilapidation takes its toll: on 5 November 2018, two houses in the Noailles district of Marseille collapsed, costing the lives of eight residents.

Paris: Mit PTK wird das Haus besetzt

by Vincent Gohlich | 10. December 2019 | Continents, Europe, France, Grand Paris, Ile de France, Paris, Saint Denis, Seine Saint-Denis, Standard, The city-human relationship, The political city, Urban culture | 0 Comments

PTK war zu Gast in Paris und spielte zwei Konzerte. Ein kurzer Rückblick auf ein Wochenende mit gutem Rap und tollen alternativen Orten.

Prague: Measures against overtourism

by Anna Müller | Nov 8, 2019 | Continents, Czech Republic, Europe, Prague, The city-human relationship, The political city

Learn more about the phenomenon of overtourism and what measures are being taken against it – in Prague and around the world.

Dublin: Housing crisis? Reclaim your city and take it back

by Vincent Gohlich | Feb 19, 2019 | Continents, Dublin, Europe, Ireland, The city-human relationship, The political city

Dublin is suffering under a housing crisis, but grassroot organisations aren’t willing to give up and fought back last summer…

Solutions for the urban water crisis

by sofia villarreal | Jan 9, 2020 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism

Waterstress is causing harm to health and finds its roots at the urban water crisis cities are facing in the wake of climate change and waterproblems…

The extraordinary success of tactical urbanism

by sofia villarreal | Dec 19, 2019 | Africa, Asia, Continents, Europe, France, North America, The city-human relationship, Urbanism

Learn more about what tactical urbanism means and how short term actions can have a long term impact on the eco system the majority of human beings live in: the city.