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now that's what I call urbanism.

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Running route overlap in cities. Check out these maps that use RunKeeper activity logs to trace running routes in several cities, such as Washington D.C., Paris, and New York.

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Solar-charging seating. This solar-powered smart bench called Soofa can charge your electronics and supply a wi-fi hot spot for while you sit.

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San Francisco

Photographer Michael Raziano took a bunch of retro postcards from San Francisco and blended them into their original locations. 

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In Flakes Mount Fuji Architects Studio

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Mirrored benches. These stainless steel, mirrored benches reflect the natural environment and sunlight from above while providing seating.

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Why Free Parking is Bad for Everyone

"That parking doesn’t just come out of thin air," Shoup says. "So this means people who don’t own cars pay for other peoples’ parking. Every time you walk somewhere, or ride a bike, or take a bus, you’re getting shafted.” "Wherever you go — a grocery store, say — a little bit of the money you pay for products is siphoned away to pay for parking," Shoup says. "My idea is simple: if somebody doesn’t have a car, they shouldn’t have to pay for parking.” VIA: VOX

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The High Cost of Free Parking is a great elaboration on this.

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World's deepest rubbish bin. A modified trash bin in Sweden demonstrates how design can modify behavior by making the behavior more fun.

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Game of Thrones transport maps. If Westeros were connected by public transit, some of our favorite characters might have crossed paths more often.

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City pride you can wear. Cedar pendants engraved with miniature maps of cities.

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Upcycled use for old bikes. In Reykjaik, Iceland, old bikes are used for traffic calming and protection on bike & pedestrian malls.

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Playful urban design. A Baltimore bus stop that doubles as a giant typographic sculpture.

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Escalator etiquette. Concept by Yoni Alter.

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From Project for Public Spaces.

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