by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 6, 2023 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun It’s not so much a bridge that is connecting Rotterdam’s north and south. Rather it’s initiatives such as the introduction of rooftop gardens, playgrounds and works of art Since the destruction of most of Rotterdam in the Netherlands...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Mar 10, 2023 | Stories
Original source: TheCityFix If you visit the Temple of Heaven in the heart of Beijing, you’ll discover a vast network of palaces, pavilions, altars, stages and walking paths scattered over 600 acres of parkland. Recognized as a World Heritage Site for its exceptional...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Mar 10, 2023 | Stories
Original source: Next City One of the most popular ways of navigating Buffalo’s landmark park system in its early years was by bike. After a few car-centric decades, local biking advocates and enthusiasts have rallied support from local governments and other players...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Mar 7, 2023 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun Increased appreciation for nature in the city and creative use of space suggests that demand will be on the upswing for years to come Park People, Canada’s city park network just released its 3rd annual Canadian City Parks Report, which...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Mar 6, 2023 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun Medellin’s Transit-Oriented Transformation. And that encapsulated the theme of the recent article I wrote about this Colombian city for a book called The Place Economy that’s published by Hoyne. Just as Bogotá is a world leader when it...
