The growing focus on sustainability worldwide has shifted priorities in many industries, including the telecom industry. According to the 2021 BCG Report, the telecom industry generates 1.6% of all carbon emissions. If unmanaged, it could be responsible for up to 14% of global carbon emissions by 2040. Telecom companies are increasingly taking action to prioritize sustainability strategies to reduce their …
Creating Winter Outdoor Dining Destinations
Outdoor dining programs have provided a lifeline to the restaurant industry during the pandemic. By allowing restaurants to expand their seating capacity into outdoor spaces such as sidewalks, streets, or parking lots, they have been able to serve more customers while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Extending these programs can help sustain the recovery of the restaurant industry and support …
Tactical Urbanism: Cost-Effective Ways to Transform Underused Spaces
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 …
Innovative Ideas To Make Cities Healthier and More Sustainable
With an ever-increasing population that lives in cities, urbanization is one of the fastest-growing trends. Various studies indicate that by 2050, nearly 68 percent of the world’s population will dwell in urban areas. When you think about that fact, several questions come to mind, such as, “How will we manage global waste”? “How can we make our cities more sustainable”? …
Timeless Urban Landscaping Design Trends
As more businesses discover the upsides of creating outdoor spaces, various landscaping ideas have been popularised recently. We can all agree that plants are beautiful and calming as they filter carbon dioxide from the air and provide oxygen. While landscaping trends come and go, several practices stand the test of time. These timeless landscaping trends add functionality, entertainment, usability, and …
Enhance Cityscape With Small Cell Concealment
Cities and municipalities have to walk a fine line between balancing aesthetic demands with the city’s specifications and needs for cell towers and connectivity. When it comes to designing cell tower poles, the look and style can be drastically affected by the design of its base. But not only does it serve aesthetic functions, but it also protects and conceals …
Five Unexpected Benefits of Outdoor Planters
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 …
How to Choose the Best Pots for Indoor Plants
When it comes to having indoor plants, one of the first decisions to make is what kind of pots to use to house your plants. From material type, size, and style, there are plenty of things to consider before placing your plants in pots, and what you decide to start with will depend on what you plan to grow. No …
Overcoming Suspicion of Change in Bike Lane Barriers
In some cities, bicycle lanes have become a regular part of life where they were previously unheard of. Throughout the United States and the world, many have begun cycling for recreation or transportation due to the pandemic as a way to spend time outdoors and get some fresh air amidst lockdowns. While the pandemic is starting to ease, many people …
Outdoor Learning Spaces for Educational Facilities
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 …