I get this monthly newsletter that compiles good news on many topics, one of them the energy transition. Lots of hopeful stories in there and many centre on how far China is moving along. https://fixthenews.com/86-stories-progress-2024/#energy
When we drove around Iceland and quite a few places in Europe, that was the standard. Granted, the Icelandic ones were often a single lane and super easy to navigate while some of the European ones were 6+ lanes and it's a miracle we ever made it out, but in general, those things aren't...
I also hope that some road improvements are done. Walking up that sidewalk has got to be one of the most depressing experiences as a pedestrian. It's narrow, crumbling, and sweet jesus, so ugly. Why oh why can't we have nice things?
Don't rightly know of anyone who loves the bibliotank. At best, most people seem to tolerate it. And last I checked, my like or dislike of a piece of architecture is usually based on esthetics or functionality, not the political leanings of the council behind it 🙄
Looking forward to finally going this summer. I just wish they'd remember to turn their screens off at night. Some evenings they seem to lock up, go home, and leave the lights blaring into our living room. Must cost them something, too, you'd think.
I see it from our balcony everyday and it never fails to make me smile. Plus it's always busy, lots of people taking pictures, families out walking. This is what happens when we build something beautiful.
Can we all just agree that dude hasn't read a single point anyone has made on here and keeps doubling down (tripling? quadrupling? Actually, I think we're well into the double digits by now) about how cyclists should pay user fees? I appreciate everyone's responses and have learned a lot but it...