(Herman van den Boom, “Hoeselt”, from Arcadia Redesigned 2004-2005. Source.)

On Derek Jarman's garden.

On some crazy bike lanes. More here.

On the security features of the newly redesigned Washington Monument grounds. (Earlier)

On London's guerrilla gardeners. From the BBC: “Striking at night, armed only with shrubs and plants, they set out to brighten up roundabouts and verges.” (Earlier. And this is obviously related.)

On NYC garbage. Real garbage. For just $50.

On a design research study for the reuse of Silverlake Reservoir in Los Angeles.