Environment Minister Miriam Dalli says project is next step in government achieving its goal of having ‘an open space within a ten-minute walk from home’ at each community in Malta

Here are two architects who have an array of interesting ideas to convert unutilised urban spaces into active public areas.

New Dutch research has investigated the composition and strategies of local activist groups who oppose changes to land use. The results indicated that activists tend to have a higher level of education and live in densely populated areas. They most frequently use awareness-raising strategies, especially when fighting new housing projects.

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.

(California Court of Appeal) - Held that a taxpayer could not proceed with a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a voter-approved special property tax imposed by Los Angeles County. Affirmed a judgment on the pleadings.

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Open space with natural light in the Lousiana Museum of Modern Art ✨ via

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City officials called the street closings planned starting Friday are an “initial pilot,” and that more sites may be added to the program in the coming days. De Blasio said on Tuesday he’d like to open “up to two streets per borough.”

Sometimes, we take all this for granted. But the housing market doesn't. New research has proved how much of a premium properties close to green spaces can command.

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