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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Solutions for the urban water crisis
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
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: Is it too expensive – are you too poor
Paris – the city with the highest standard of living in France is becoming more and more homogeneous, entraining as well consequences for the suburbs…
Duisburg: Autonomous inland waterway vessels?
According to the results of a feasibility study conducted by the Duisburg Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems, there will be autonomous inland waterway vessels in 15 years’ time. Is it a contribution to solving transport and environmental problems?
Marseille: Housing collapse claims eight lives
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: NGOs blaming over-proportional use of Flashballs and Dispersions-Grenades
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.
Saint Denis: JP Morgan invests in the Seine Saint-Denis
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: The museum Neue Pinakothek closes its doors until 2027
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
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: