Tag Archives: Urban

Newsstands From Around the World | Kottke

Posted on October 13, 2023 by agogo22

posted by Jason Kottke Oct 11, 2023 Over a period of eight years, Trevor Traynor took dozens of photos of newsstands and their operators. The project started in NYC but came to include newsstands in LA, Lima, Tokyo, Jerusalem, Marrakesh, … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Restaurant in the World Has Been in Operation for 300 Years | My Modern Met

Posted on October 10, 2023 by agogo22

By Regina Sienra on October 8, 2023 Photo: stoyanh/Depositphotos Many of the dishes we enjoy today are the result of age-old recipes being passed down from generation to generation. But there’s one place in Spain where you can sit and … Continue reading →

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How NYC Became a Rat Kingdom 🐀

Posted on September 16, 2023 by agogo22

Watch the full first episode of Human Footprint here: • Invasive Species Reshaping Our World … When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king of the urban jungle — and we made it that way! Find out … Continue reading →

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How the Industrial City of Manchester Turned into a Top Travel Destination

Posted on September 14, 2023 by agogo22

For Lonely Planet, Manchester is one of the top travel destinations in 2023: “The one-time engine room of the Industrial Revolution is now driven by invention, discovery and progress; Manchester is a brilliant place to visit.” Is Manchester really worth … Continue reading →

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Describe me Manchester with ONE WORD 💖

Posted on August 31, 2023 by agogo22
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This is so beautiful! 😂

Posted on August 21, 2023 by agogo22
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How These Amazon Parrots Ended Up in Snowy Germany | Wild to Know

Posted on August 20, 2023 by agogo22

↠ Want to know more wild facts? Check out our Wild to Know series: • Wild to Know 🦜 Parrots are known for being adaptable, but you might not expect to see them in the trees of snowy Stuttgart. Yet … Continue reading →

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BUILDING BOOM STOCKPORT BUS STN & WEIR MILL | Progress report July 23

Posted on August 19, 2023 by agogo22

In this update of AidanEyewitness, I take a look at the Stockport Interchange and Weir Mill construction sites, next to Stockport railway viaduct, checking on progress and making some observations. 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Interchange, tower and footbridge 01:24 Weir Mill … Continue reading →

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They Built a New City in Guatemala And It’s STUNNING

Posted on August 18, 2023 by agogo22

⬇️ Get access to the Aesthetic City Knowledge Base here: ⬇️ https://theaestheticcity.lemonsqueezy… 50% DISCOUNT CODE: CAYALA ========= 👉 In this video, we discover the newly built city of Cayalá, in Guatemala. This project by Léon Krier and Estudio Urbano redefines … Continue reading →

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Elaborate Flower Arrangements by Lewis Miller Design Cascade From Fixtures of New York City Streets | Colossal

Posted on August 14, 2023 by agogo22

AUGUST 14, 2023 KATE MOTHES All images © Lewis Miller Design Known for his ‘Flower Flash’ installations, Lewis Miller sees phone booths and trash cans as vessels for enormous floral arrangements. Sprays of vibrant blooms and foliage erupt from New … Continue reading →

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