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The Otters of Singapore — and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in Cities | Philip Johns | TED

Animal behavior expert Philip Johns introduces us to the vibrant urban environments of Singapore, where city dwellers and skyscrapers coexist with a rich array of other species, including otters, hornbills and lizards — prompting the question: Can we design cities … Continue reading

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Why “Great” American Cities Have a Toilet Problem…

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London’s clean air zone was meant to reduce car pollution but also had another effect: more active kids | Kottke

London’s clean air zone was meant to reduce car pollution but also had another effect: more active kids. “Instead of being chauffeured to school by their parents, the students started walking, biking, scootering, or taking public transit.̶ Source: kottke.org

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This is a perfect design

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Manchester looking incredible last night 🌌

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Wild Parrots Taking Over Your City | Full Documentary

Enjoy a full 50-minute documentary about parrots in urban areas. Planet Parrot: Alien invaders are infiltrating our cities. Colourful, noisy and clever, they are multiplying rapidly. The rise of the city parrot seems unstoppable. But why are they doing so … Continue reading

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How Sir Michael Caine Met His Wife #cineclip #cinemaclips #americanactor #moviescene #oscarwinner

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A thread showing some of the most amazing innovations around the world…

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Are We Living in Non-Places?

Our world has proliferated non-places for atomised people and we are socially malnourished as a result. What must change so that we can build new spaces, reestablish our lost connections, and reclaim our right to the city? Introduction – 0:00 … Continue reading

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The London Underground Has Secrets You Wouldn’t Expect

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