Urban Living and City Offerings
City living, urban society and other content relating to cities around the world.
- Health, Pollution and Traffic Conditions Within Mega CitiesThese megacities take up approximately only 2 percent of the Earth's land surface, yet they account for roughly 75 percent of industrial wood use, 60 percent of human water use, and nearly 80 percent of all human produced carbon emissions.
- Dallas High Rise LivingIf 30 is the new 20, and 40 is the new 30, then the baby boomers aren't ready to retire - at least not to suburbia. Dallas denizens are seeking a different lifestyle - one that's offered by a deluxe apartment in the sky. Here are a few reasons why:
Urban Survival Bag: Things I Carry Around the CityInspired by memories of the resourceful abyss my mother called a purse and some hard-learned lessons from my own city experience, I've assembled a basic urban survival bag that everyone who spends time in the city should carry with him or her.- A Guide to the Twin Cities: St. Paul and MinneapolisThere are many interesting, fun and educational things to see when visiting the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. St. Paul, Minneapolis and the surrounding area offer a diverse array of possibilities for your visit.
- A History of the First Cities with BasketballProfessional basketball began with eleven teams. Some of these teams still play; the others live in the game's history. This article provides a brief history about the sport's initial cities.
- Island Living: Decorate Your Urban Spaces in Resort StyleRevitalize your home and bring the island lifestyle inside. The luxury of a beach bungalow is easier to live with than the bikini kitsch of a theme restaurant. Use sun-bleached shades and whitewashed wood, accented with souvenirs of the tropics.
- Urban Oasis: Container Gardening for Apartment DwellersContainer gardening is a great solution for the budget-minded looking for a getaway within their own homes - it's easy, inexpensive, fun and great for apartment dwellers.
- The Life-Giving Force of Urban ForestsMajor and small cities across the world are planting trees and other greenery to help beautify and cleanse their urban communities. And their efforts are paying off!