Atenistas is a citizen collective that works to rejuvenate neglected areas of Athens. It's an inspiring example of what bottom-up urbanism can do for the physical and social infrastructure of the city.
Read moreExploring Laneways at the North End, Halifax
This guest post explores the Halifax's North End laneways and the vibrant artistic community that call these laneways home.
Read moreArt as a laneway revitalization strategy
Graffiti in laneways, can work to beautify our neighbouhoods, reduce vandalism, improve safety, engage youth and transform our back alleys into urban art galleries. A handful of Toronto residents have been doing just that.
Read moreChicago's Green Alleys and Dissolving the Laneway 'Climate Myth'
Chicago, which has a climate nearly idential to Toronto, has proven these laneway revitilization nay-sayers wrong by revitalizing hundreds of laneways in the past 10 years with their successful Green Alley Program.
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