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Learning From Barcelona: A New Future for Toronto’s Public Parks

Azure Magazine

Parc de l’Estació del Nord is a case in point, seamlessly incorporating a mix of uses and functions into an ambitiously designed public space. Similar examples of dynamic, layered programming can be found throughout the city. Sit-down cafés seem requisite in parks of all sizes and are another source of potential income.

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DATMA Issues National Call for Public Art Commissions Based on Shelter

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As part of this initiative, DATMA is issuing a National Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a public outdoor installation on the theme of shelter. The public outdoor installation will be scheduled for viewing from June 16 to October 10, 2023, at a designated area by the corner of Union Street and Route 18 in New Bedford.

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Names to know: 20 visionaries shaping the future of creativity

Creative Boom

In 2018, she was elected into the prestigious Alliance Graphique Internationale design association. chapter of #blackandbrilliant, serves on advisory boards, and mentors through programs like Bloom and SheSays. Previously the art director at Bloomberg Businessweek, his work has been featured in a wide variety of publications.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

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Brigham Young University has renowned entrepreneurship programs and produces many graduates who start businesses of their own. A recent study by the Kauffman Foundation found Las Vegas bounding onto the startup scene, countering the public perception that Vegas is entirely centered around gambling and resorts. Las Vegas, NV.

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The 26 Best Books for Creative Business Owners

Inkbot Design

Sale Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Hardcover Gilbert, Elizabeth (Author) English (Publication Language) 304 Pages – 09/27/2016 (Publication Date) – Riverhead Books (Publisher) −$6.99 $11.01 Hardcover Book Jim Collins (Author) English (Subtitle) English (Publication Language) Buy on Amazon 4.

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Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism, the Exhibition

Design Milk

Presented by Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) (Lee Wai Lee) , together with the affiliated HKDI Gallery , Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism is their flagship exhibition of 2022, as well as part of their #EssenceofDesign program. © Photo Courtesy of Hong Kong Design Institute.

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10 Landmark Projects Shaping Architecture in 2024

Azure Magazine

Here at Azure, the annual tradition entails taking stock of the last 12 months of design, including public spaces , interiors , products , as well as residential and commercial architecture. And every January, we turn the page and look forward. In 2024, there’s plenty to look forward to.