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: Cities Today When Andrea Reimer thinks back to when she was a Vancouver School Board trustee in 2002, she says a common perception of Vancouverites was that their status was ‘second fiddle’ to other cities in the country such as Toronto or Montreal....
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: Shareable It’s not just about planting trees. At least that’s how sustainability expert Peter Vos sees it, when talking about nature-based solutions. And he should know. Currently, Vos is helping to oversee the remarkable transformation of the...
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...
