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When cities face ever-growing commotion and traffic, utilizing underused spaces becomes necessary. As more and more businesses take to the field and innovation rises, finding cost-effective ways to transform underused public spaces into more beneficial channels for local communities has become less challenging.  That said, here are some lucrative ideas cities can incorporate into their plans to make better use …

Protected bike lanes have many benefits – some of which might surprise you. While they clearly benefit cyclists, protected bike lanes can increase safety for pedestrians and reduce potential traffic accidents. Many cities where it is more convenient to bike than take a car have protected bike lanes.  Protected bike lanes aim to provide a dedicated space for cyclists to …

Whether you are looking to expand the functionality of your business or establishment’s outdoor spaces or modify its aesthetic presentation, there are several reasons why you should consider having outdoor planters and plants. From providing health benefits to being a unique way to create barriers and organize your spaces, planters can provide many benefits to your establishment while also being …

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020, many universities and educational facilities had to make adjustments to accommodate mandated restrictions to protect the health of the student body and faculty. With social distancing becoming a norm throughout the country, one-way educational facilities were able to maintain their on-campus activities by moving much of it outdoors into …

It was not too long ago that working from home was seen as something that only freelancers and digital content creators could do. That all changed in 2020 when COVID-19 forced many industries to shift staff away from working at the office to staying at home and working remotely to meet lockdown and social distancing mandates. While the pandemic is …

One of the challenges that are a direct result of the past few years of COVID-19 lockdowns and phased reopenings are the limited capacities many cities and municipalities still have to this day. With life slowly returning to normal as people leave their homes to spend time with their friends and family in the wake of the pandemic, having flexible …

When creating an outdoor eating area for your employees to enjoy, you’ll want to consider the overall aesthetics for your business. After all, whatever addition you create will be visible to potential customers so it needs to be attractive and in keeping with your overall exterior spaces. The outdoor space you design should be a place where employees can relax …

Despite the various methods to prevent graffiti and vandalism, only a few are consistently effective in deterring unsightly tags and damage to property. Band-Aid solutions such as proper lighting and plant coverage may be slightly effective in deterring vandals.  In most cases, however, retailers and business owners can benefit from increased reinforcement to effectively prevent graffiti and vandalism. It is …