First things first
🪆 Street artist 3dfiti creates incredibly cool 3D-printed urban hacks, which he distributes in public spaces across cities worldwide. His website shows where his creations are left. If you find one as a passerby, simply scan the QR code to claim it — and it’s yours. But hurry: most of these pieces are gone within half an hour and, according to claims, they’re worth good money.
🌿 A small yet innovative project in LA’s Elysian Park could change how California’s urban parks approach fire prevention. Landscape architecture firm Terremoto’s Test Plot experiment, launched in 2019, uses native plants, volunteer gardeners, and careful weeding to combat invasive species and enhance climate resilience. By replacing fire-prone plants with drought-tolerant species, the project aims to restore natural ecosystems and reduce fire risks.
🏙 For the past 10 years, New Yorker David Barnett has been saving iconic signs from the scrapyard whenever a shop closes. He even founded a museum dedicated to them: the New York Sign Museum. This short YouTube documentary offers a glimpse into Barnett’s work and life.
City-branding by the people
The heart of Banne II in Amsterdam-Noord is undergoing a major transformation. However, many residents feel unheard and harbour scepticism towards the authorities involved. We developed a unique approach to creating a new area identity, communication strategy, and placemaking, entirely in co-creation with the residents. Read more about this project.