Most urban space is designed logically. And that is a problem. It's a problem because (you might have noticed) we humans are not wholly logical beings. Our brains, as evidenced in popular books from … [Read more...] about We design logically and live emotionally
Featured
Walking tours: a closer look at our urban world
I'm a great believer in the power of walking tours. There's a unique value in getting people together in small groups and walking the streets of a city to see, really see, what's really there. That … [Read more...] about Walking tours: a closer look at our urban world
Play me again, Sam! Community initiative keeps growing
We have been involved in a number of street piano projects and they all deliver great results for communities wanting to encourage positive human connections in public spaces. It's great to see … [Read more...] about Play me again, Sam! Community initiative keeps growing
Join the visual revolution
The majority of us think in pictures; we don’t think in lines of text. Childhood memories aren’t stored as Word documents in our brains and our dreams aren’t in book format. Seventy-five percent of … [Read more...] about Join the visual revolution
Do Cities Have Souls?
What is the “population pyramid” of your city, or the cities where you have lived? And what do those demographics say about the 'soul' of the city? Colloquially speaking, Victoria (BC, Canada) where … [Read more...] about Do Cities Have Souls?
Projector art transforms public spaces
Laser Graffiti, a mobile digital projection system, will once more illuminate façades in Vancouver, BC, Canada this summer. Art created by the people, for the people, will blazon concrete, brick, and … [Read more...] about Projector art transforms public spaces
Welcome to the conversation
We are here! Here online. Here in cities. More of us every day. Let's make something of it. We the crew at rethink urban invite you to join in the conversation. Post a guest blog. Add a comment to … [Read more...] about Welcome to the conversation