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Amsterdam
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Think Globally, Rebuild Locally
In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study of Amsterdam suggests. Peter…
New Casino Travel Destinations Opening up in 2021
2021 seems to be a top year for travel for many, as mobility is finally increasing after months…
Cities Are Growing Insanely Fast: How Can We Prepare
The world is going urban. More than half (55 per cent) of the global population are city dwellers.…
Amsterdam’s Game Of Thrones Is A Masterpiece
Historical videos inspired by “Game of Thrones,” photos of long-lost neighborhoods, and maps of the best old buildings…
Why Amsterdam Is Kicking Out The Bad Gassy Habit
The city plans to wean its homes off domestic natural gas by 2050, starting now. By 2050, Amsterdam…
Create To Regenerate : Cities Tap Into Talent For Urban Renewal
The creative industries – ranging from game development to architecture, media, design and the arts – are a…
The ‘Airbnb Effect’: Is It Real, And What Is It Doing To A City Like Amsterdam?
In the Dutch capital, Airbnb has been accused of driving up property prices and disrupting communities – while…
Amsterdam’s Key To Survival In The Past Among Its Heritage
The immense firepower of modern artillery witnessed during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 caused great concern among the…
Amsterdam, Already Leads In Cycling, Pulls Further With Bike Mayor
The semi-official post is the first of its kind in the world. This summer, Amsterdam will go one…
8 Surprising Discoveries In Amsterdam Cycling Culture
Amsterdam is a city where 48% of all trips made in the city centre are made by bicycle.…
In Amsterdam, The First 3D Printed Bridge Arches Into The Future
For a city like Amsterdam that has over 1,500 bridges the news of one more being built may…
Urinals Turn Pee Into Fertilizer For Local Food
Peeing in public isn’t usually a government-sanctioned activity. But a few weeks ago, Dutch officials lined up some…
The Future Of Walkable Cities, Now
To walk in our cities is more than just a simple act of transport. Walking represents an appropriation…
6 Best Cities To See Spring Blooms
It’s finally bloomin’ spring, and nothing instills hope that winter is gone and summer is on its way…
Amsterdam Has Officially Ran Out Of Bicycle Parking
Amsterdam is currently tackling a problem most cities can only dream of having: It has way too many…
The 10 Most Sustainable Cities That Will Thrive As The World Crumbles
A new ranking looks at three factors that go into making a city successful: people, planet, and profit.…
The World’s Safest Cities
Asian and European cities come out on top. At number 10, New York City is the safest in…