Architecture•
Kongjian Yu, Sponge City Creator, Dies at 62
Kongjian Yu, the 62-year-old Chinese landscape architect who created the "sponge city" concept, died in a Brazil plane crash while filming a documentary.
Eleanor Brooks
Eleanor Brooks is an urban development journalist specializing in city planning, public infrastructure, and the social impact of design. She covers policies, projects, and community responses to urban changes.
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Art•
Night Winds Sculpture Moves to Longview Arboretum
Longview's controversial "Night Winds" sculpture is moving to the Longview Arboretum, donated by Trinity School of Texas, which will cover all relocation and refinishing costs. City Council approval i
Real Estate•
Brooklyn Waterfront to Get $3.5B Redevelopment
New York officials have greenlit a $3.5 billion plan to redevelop the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal with 6,000 homes and a new electric port.
Design•
Austin City Logo Rebranding Draws Public Scrutiny
Austin's $1.1 million city logo rebranding faces public criticism. An unofficial competition drew thousands of alternative designs, sparking debate over city identity and spending.
Real Estate•
Temporary Urban Projects Reshape Global Cities
Temporary urban projects, such as pop-up parks and art installations, are increasingly used by cities globally. Often presented as experimental, these initiatives frequently serve as strategic placeho
Politics•
Senators Reintroduce Federal Building Design Bill
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján have reintroduced the Democracy in Design Act to ensure local communities determine federal building architecture, countering mandates for classical styles.
History•
Myrtle Beach Honors Photographer Jack Thompson
Myrtle Beach photographer and historian Jack Thompson received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, at his birthday celebration. The event took place at the historic Tra
Architecture•
Chicago Architecture Biennial Explores Global Change
The Chicago Architecture Biennial has opened, led by Florencia Rodriguez, focusing on "Shift: Architecture in a Time of Radical Change." It features over 70 designers across multiple free venues, expl
Architecture•
Hostile Architecture Common in Public Spaces
Hostile architecture, or hostile design, is commonly found in urban areas. These elements, like divided benches and metal spikes, aim to deter specific behaviors, often impacting unhoused individuals