Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy

Y Combinator's initiative, bold and nascent though it may be, is just the latest in a long line of schemes to remake the city. The post Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy appeared first on WIRED. Y Combinator’s Plan to Build a New City? Not Actually Crazy

NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas

Governors Island's new park as a model for a city preparing for climate change The post NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas appeared first on WIRED. NY’s Clever New Park Will Weather Epic Storms and Rising Seas

Pharmacies Are Awful—But These Startups Could Fix Them

By bringing prescriptions to patients’ doorsteps, at no extra cost, these services could help save the U.S. billions of dollars in healthcare costs. The post Pharmacies Are Awful—But These Startups Could Fix Them appeared first on WIRED. Pharmacies Are Awful—But These Startups Could Fix Them

Kelly and Ben Engagement

 

Kelly and Ben Engagement

Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It

Spector is a tool that lets you copy typography from a book and upload it to InDesign. The post Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It appeared first on WIRED. Handheld Tool Is Like Shazam for Fonts and OMG We Need It

Want Better Cities? Here, 6,000 Years of Data Oughta Help

The more we know about past urbanization trends, the better we can understand contemporary ones. The post Want Better Cities? Here, 6,000 Years of Data Oughta Help appeared first on WIRED. Want Better Cities? Here, 6,000 Years of Data Oughta Help

In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul

Who knew an illustrated guide to New York City's windows could be so captivating? The post In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul appeared first on WIRED. In New York City, Windows Are the Windows on the Soul