URBAN DESIGN

Dec 14 2025OPINION

Portland's Empty Lot: From Neglect to Neighborhood

In Portland, an empty lot once filled with trash and old parking spots is now a chance to build something new. A group of designers saw this lot, right next to a busy road and a park, as a perfect spot for homes and shared spaces. They believed it could bring people together and make the area better

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Nov 22 2025OPINION

How Smart Cars and Streets Can Tame Speeding

Portland has a speeding problem. But instead of relying on cops to enforce speed limits, some people think smart engineering could be the answer. Imagine driving a car that automatically adjusts its speed to stay within the limit. That's what adaptive cruise control does. It keeps a safe distance fr

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Sep 24 2025EDUCATION

Copenhagen's Architecture Biennial: A Fresh Look at Building Slowly

The Copenhagen Architecture Biennial kicked off on September 18, running until October 19, with a focus on slowing down. This event, organized by CAFx, is a step up from the city's old annual festival. It's now a bigger, international stage for talking about architecture and how it shapes our world.

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