Lisbon Journal: New high-speed rail link to Porto proposed. by Ron Bernthal In 2020 the government of Portugal has confirmed its intention to press ahead with rail investments of more… Posted by By Ron Bernthal January 4, 2021Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Utrecht Journal: Two new residential districts – one with an “edible neighborhood” and one “car- free” – give Dutch residents good eco options. Aerial rendering of the new Rijnvliet neighborhood, in the Dutch city of Utrecht, where an “edible forest” is growing to provide… Posted by By Ron Bernthal January 4, 2021Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
National Trust’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places 2020 Ron Bernthal Each year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation pulishes its “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” list, shedding light… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 30, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
New York Journal: Moynihan Train Hall Opens in Midtown Photo: Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM Ron Bernthal View Post Designed by SOM, the new Moynihan Train Hall, which opened on… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 30, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, U.S. Travel, Urban Revitalization
Paris Journal: Snøhetta-designed headquarters for Le Monde Group opens (photo © Marwan Harmouche) by Ron Bernthal With the completion in late 2020 of its new Paris headquarters, designed by Snøhetta,… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 18, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International, Urban Revitalization
Daxing Journal: Once famous for its watermelon festival, now for the world’s largest airport terminal. Beijing Daxing International Airport, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (photo credit Hufton + Crow) by Ron Bernthal In January, 2013, the… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 17, 2020Posted inArchitcture & Design, International Travel
Torino Journal: Is Green Pea the new eco-friendly face of retail? Green Pea exterior (Image Project ACC Cristiana Catino e Negozio Blu architettiPhoto © Fabio Oggero) by Ron Bernthal In early December,… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 5, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Shenzhen Journal: New pebble-shaped museum planned for southern China city. (Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum/rendering by Slashcube) by Ron Bernthal By A cascade of terraces will frame a large atrium at… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 4, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Orlando Journal: Disney Resort & MCO to get new high-speed Brightline trains by 2022 A Brightline train coming into Miami. The company is expanding its Florida route system to include additional East Coast cities, as… Posted by By Ron Bernthal December 2, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization
Hong Kong Journal: Design savvy building opens in 2022 on former airport site. by Ron Bernthal Airside’s Nan Fung Kai Tak Tower will open in 2022 as part of the mixed-use project on the… Posted by By Ron Bernthal November 30, 2020Posted inInternational Travel, Urban Revitalization