by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 8, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun Numerous cities including Toronto have empty harbours and water areas that they don’t know what to do with The 1995 post apocalyptic movie Waterworld portrayed a future in which most of the earth’s land mass was under water due to the...
by Mark Douglas Wessel | Jul 5, 2024 | Stories
Original source: Toronto Sun The not always so obvious starting point for cities dealing with a shortage of washrooms and water fountains is to view these facilities as essential services Up to 70 per cent of our body weight is water. And our collective curse as human...
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 9, 2023 | Stories
Original source: On The Bay Magazine Learning from cities like Copenhagen, Oslo and Vienna They say you never forget how to ride a bike. To this I would add, you never forget what it’s like to ride a bike in a place like Copenhagen, Denmark, after you’ve experienced...
