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Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We\u2019ll be on the lookout for websites outside the country that approach themes related to urban experiences and issues.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em>\u2022 In Leuven, Belgium, street artist Strook uses moss and a power washer to shape living murals on bare walls. (Colossal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Officials in Flanders are taking a serious look at the role that bike couriers can play in reducing vehicle traffic and emissions. Recent studies of local bike courier firms highlight the additional flexibility and reliability of this mode of delivery. Moving forward, the Flemish government will evaluate which packages could be switched over to delivery by bike couriers. (Dutch Mobility<\/a>)\u00c2\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Congratulations to Chicago for installing its first protected bike lane! The half mile stretch connects the Loop to existing bike lanes in the west. Early data suggests the lane is is working well, with bike ridership up 55% along the route. The lane is part of a larger bike plan for the windy city which will include 100 miles of protected bike lanes. (Fast Company<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0GreatSpaces<\/a>\u00a0showcases the unique architecture of the NY400 Dutch Pavillion, a gift from the Dutch government to the people of New York. The Pavillion is situated in a park in the Financial District.<\/p>\n

Image from\u00a0Colossal<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you have a World Wide Wednesday worthy article you’d like to share? Send the link to www@spacing.ca<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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