Public space

Hackney, the London borough where I currently live, has removed some pedestrian barriers. Maybe they’ll remove even more; I don’t know. This is good news.
In case you don’t understand why this is good news, I’ve taken some pictures to demonstrate a typical effect of these barriers at a junction here in London.
The pictures are […]

225,000 USD is what you can shell out if you want to buy a parking spot in Manhattan, according to the New York Times. Hmm, the subway is probably out because it’s too gritty, and of course, mom Habberstad and her delightful offspring couldn’t possibly cycle around town, what with all the traffic. Perhaps they […]