People are building enormous farms in the ruins of Detroit

Detroit isn’t a decaying city anymore — it’s a city in transition. Though its population dropped by 50 percent in the past half-century, and roughly a third of its buildings are abandoned, the place is coming to life again. Farmers are taking over the industrial wastes. Read more…        

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People are building enormous farms in the ruins of Detroit

The incredible bridge design that could take Portland into the future

What would happen if we designed new urban megastructures using the latest scientific information about green design? Portland architect Bill Badrick has the answer. The new Columbia River Crossing bridge, in Portland, Oregon, should be a double-decker, carbon-neutral engineering marvel — complete with a huge park on top. The best part? It’s all possible with current technology. Read more…

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The incredible bridge design that could take Portland into the future