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  1. 🗞️ 🚀Our latest CSCP newsletter is out!

    ⚡🌱From German cities to global initiatives, discover how local action is driving #circulareconomy and #urbantransformation

    🔗 Explore stories, events & opportunities: mailchi.mp/cscp.org/cscp-newsl

    #circularcities #circularsociety

  2. What happens to everyday life when urban transformation unfolds quietly, parcel by parcel? Take a look at our new research article published by Gizem Aksümer & Sinem Seçer Sipahi. doi.org/10.1080/1753... #Housing #SmallScaleRegeneration #UrbanTransformation #CommercialGentrification

  3. 🌍 The DUT Projects Event 2025 gathered projects from 2022 and 2023 DUT calls and national funding agencies in Milan. To know the details, read the article in our web: decub-dut.eu/?p=4371

    #DUTPartnership #UrbanTransformation #SustainableCities #Innovation #Collaboration #Networking #UrbanTransitions

  4. This Is Clever (14 Photos)

    From playful illusions in Milan and Buenos Aires to an octopus rising in Limerick and carved cubes by the sea in the Netherlands. This update brings clever object makeovers, surreal sculptures from Norway, and small imaginative touches that change how the city feels. More: Art Shouldn’t Be Just for Galleries (10 Photos) 🎨 1. Roller Crosswalk — By Cosimo Cheone Caiffa in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 A giant man paints the street in this brilliant 3D illusion. The paint roller extends right […]

    streetartutopia.com/2026/04/17

  5. Lovely by Oakoak (10 Photos)

    Discover the imaginative world of Oakoak, where everyday urban elements are transformed into playful works of art. From a rusted fence turned into a dancing figure to Obelix carrying a crosswalk stripe as a menhir, Oakoak's creativity brings humor and charm to the streets.

    streetartutopia.com/2025/09/09

  6. Creative by Oakoak (10 Photos)

    Discover the imaginative world of Oakoak, where everyday urban elements are transformed into playful works of art. From a rusted fence turned into a dancing figure to Obelix carrying a crosswalk stripe as a menhir, Oakoak's creativity brings humor and charm to the streets.

    streetartutopia.com/2025/09/07

  7. Oakoak’s Genius Art! (10 Photos)

    Discover the imaginative world of Oakoak, where everyday urban elements are transformed into playful works of art. From a rusted fence turned into a dancing figure to Obelix carrying a crosswalk stripe as a menhir, Oakoak's creativity brings humor and charm to the streets.

    streetartutopia.com/2025/09/05

  8. Fixed It For You (10 Photos)

    Street art that turns cracks, signs, utility boxes, and forgotten corners into visual jokes. Here, utility boxes, cracked pavement, old walls, signs, and bus stops get unexpected upgrades. David Zinn turns a manhole cover into a waffle maker. DUUDOOR makes a broken bus stop into The Simpsons’ living room. Broken, boring, or ignored spots get a second life. More: Unreal Moments (9 Photos) 🧩 Mosaic Street Repair — By Ememem in Lyon, France 🇫🇷 A damaged triangle of pavement […]

    streetartutopia.com/2026/05/16

  9. 🥇❄️ Mengke Zhang’s doctoral research at the College of Humanities (@CDH) explores how the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics catalyzed sweeping urban and social transformations in Chongli, a once-remote mountainous region in China, shedding light on how state-driven development reshapes everyday life.

    #WinterOlympics #UrbanTransformation #HumanitiesResearch

    Read more: go.epfl.ch/QwM-en

  10. 🚀 Thanks for joining the CAN Launch + #WorldEnvironmentDay webinar! 🚀

    We explored how the Climate Action Navigator helps make data usable for real climate action , and your great questions & ideas were driving us forward!

    We had a
    - First look at CAN
    - Engaged Q&A
    - New collab ideas
    A FAQ will be coming soon, based on your questions during the webinar.

    Explore CAN: climate-action.heigit.org
    #CAN #ClimateAction #OpenData #UrbanTransformation #HeiGIT

  11. From Homer Simpson to Obelix: Oakoak’s Genius Street Art! (10 Photos)

    Discover the imaginative world of Oakoak, where everyday urban elements are transformed into playful works of art. From a rusted fence turned into a dancing figure to Obelix carrying a crosswalk stripe as a menhir, Oakoak’s creativity brings humor and charm to the streets.

    streetartutopia.com/2025/04/29

  12. 33 Artworks by Creative Genius Tom Bob (That Will Make You Smile)

    In the hands of New York street artist Tom Bob, the cityscape becomes a canvas for wildly imaginative creations. This ingenious artist doesn’t just exist in the world; he’s on a mission to transform it. Tom Bob specializes in turning the mundane into the extraordinary, breathing new life into everyday urban objects. His world is a playground where drab urban furniture becomes vibrant art, each piece infused with Tom Bob’s signature playful spirit and vivid color palette. His creations […]

    streetartutopia.com/2025/04/24

  13. A new ARTE #DocumentarySeries examines how museums, concert halls, and opera houses create jobs, attract tourists, and enrich #CulturalLife. Watch how our researchers comment on #architecture shaping cities and driving #UrbanTransformation: go.tum.de/775127

    📷 BR

  14. Simpsons!: This bus stop in Brazil, before and after an artist added their touch

    In the bustling city of Campo Grande, Brazil, an abandoned bus stop has been revived and reimagined by DUUDOOR, an innovative artist collective consisting of father and son duo, Ernando Jacques Sanches and Eduardo Fernando Savala Sanches. The pair had been on a hiatus from art, seeking inspiration and motivation to return to creating. When some friends showed them a project where a local artist had infused new life into a bus stop with Simpsons-themed art in Porto Murtinho, they knew they […]

    streetartutopia.com/2025/03/09

  15. The fusion of old and new architecture in Camden. A historic gas holder frame encircles sleek modern apartments, symbolizing the area’s transformation from an industrial hub.

    #KingsCross #GasholderPark #LondonArchitecture #UrbanRevival #IndustrialHeritage #ModernLiving #UrbanTransformation

  16. 🏢🌱 EDEN Tower: a new narrative in architecture, or “ecological programming”
    A challenge to the traditional limits of design and construction, an architecture is projected towards an ecological future.

    👉 READ the NEWS, see MORE PICTURES and SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link: amusementlogic.com/general-new

    #ecologicalarchitecture #sustainabledesign #futurearchitecture #innovation #greenbuilding #urbantransformation #architecturelovers #architecture

  17. 10 Photos Of A building in Lyon, France, before and after it was painted

    In the heart of Lyon, France, adorning the façade of a building, stands the magnificent Wall of the Silk Weavers.

    This enormous mural, painted in the trompe-l’oeil style, mesmerizes viewers with its hyperrealistic imagery and intricate details, offering a captivating glimpse into the everyday life of the La Croix-Rousse neighborhood.

    Created by the talented group of mural painters known as CitéCréation, the mural first came to life in 1987 as a tribute to the neighborhood’s rich history. La Croix-Rousse once served as the bustling center of Lyon’s silk industry during the 19th century, earning it the nickname “the hill that works.” The mural, known as “Le Mur des Canuts,” pays homage to the silk weavers who resided and toiled in this vibrant community.

    The mural captures the essence of the neighborhood’s past, featuring colorful buildings, pastel-hued high windows, a stone stairway, a charming Guignol theater, and, of course, a silk shop. Every detail is meticulously crafted to create a three-dimensional effect, seamlessly blending art with the architectural heritage of Lyon.

    La Croix-Rousse’s silk industry may have diminished over time, but the mural stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the silk workers who once rebelled against their oppressive working conditions in 1831. Their courageous spirit continues to echo through the vibrant streets of La Croix-Rousse.

    Throughout the years, the mural has undergone two updates, in 1997 and 2013, reflecting the evolving landscape and spirit of the neighborhood. Today, it remains one of Europe’s largest displays of public art, drawing visitors from far and wide to admire its grandeur and immerse themselves in Lyon’s rich cultural heritage.

    As you wander the streets of Lyon, be sure to seek out this awe-inspiring mural, marvel at its trompe-l’oeil mastery, and become enthralled by the story it tells. The Wall of the Silk Weavers is not just a painting; it is a living testament to the history, artistry, and indomitable spirit of La Croix-Rousse.

    Join our Facebook group “Your Street Art Utopia” to discover more captivating street art like the Wall of the Silk Weavers in Lyon, France. Engage with fellow art enthusiasts, share your own street art photos, and be a part of a vibrant community that celebrates the beauty and creativity of street art from around the world. Connect with like-minded individuals who appreciate the transformative power of art in public spaces. Join us today and let’s explore the colorful world of street art together!

    What do you think about Wall of the Silk Weavers?

    #3dStreetArt #Art #ArtInLyon #brutalism #culturalHeritage #france #FrenchArtScene #FrenchStreetArt #graffiti #history #IconicMurals #LaCroixRousse #LeMurDesCanuts #Lyon #LyonMurals #mural #muralArt #publicArt #SilkIndustry #SilkIndustryHeritage #StreetArt #travel #TrompeLœil #urban #UrbanArt #UrbanMurals #UrbanTransformation #WallOfTheSilkWeavers

  18. 6 Photos Of 3D Mural by Peeta in Mannheim, Germany

    Anamorphic muralist Peeta

    By Peeta in Mannheim, Germany for Stadt-Wand-Kunst STADT.WAND.KUNST project.

    Peeta is a Venice based graffiti artist since ‘93, muralist, oil painter and sculptor.

    Peeta: “I loved this building since the beginning and I tried my best to combine multidisciplinary skills to transform it while keeping its original taste. Thanks to the city of Mannheim and the great people that supported and worked on this project.”

    More: Anamorphic mural by Peeta in Padova, […]

    streetartutopia.com/2024/10/23