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The New York-based Metropolis magazine has released its 2016 ranking of the world’s best cities to live in. According to Metropolis, the 2016 city ranking is based on the “concerns at Metropolis’s core”, such as housing, transportation, sustainability and culture.

Bridges dedicated solely to cyclists and pedestrians, public access to the entire coastline, creation of green streets and urban spaces, constant improvement of public amenities and dedication towards building urban resilience – all contribute to Copenhagen being placed on top of the list. Acknowledged as the world’s most livable city, Copenhagen is followed by Berlin and Helsinki. The other cities in top 10 are Singapore, Vienna, Tokyo, Oslo, Melbourne, Toronto and Portland.

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We have designed newspaper racks that are introduced in 100 stations of New York City subway.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), responsible for public transportation in the City of New York, announced an agreement with publishers of free daily newspapers that will stop the physical distribution of newspapers in the subway. The aim of such decision is to prevent the excess trash in the stations. Leftover papers contribute to the amount of trash, which is the reason for track fires. Therefore, MTA decided to prohibit the hawkers from distributing newspapers in the subway areas. Instead, the self-service racks are introduced.

In cooperation with MTA and one of the biggest free daily newspaper publishers Metro New York, Decona has designed the self-service racks for the subway. The racks allow Metro New York to continue distribution inside subway stations. According to distribution program, 285 new racks will be installed in 100 MTA stations. Each rack can place up to 700 copies of newspapers, providing easy access to daily news. The design of metal racks follows the safety regulations, with the racks being completely see-through in order to prevent insertion of anything other than newspapers.

Newly designed racks ensure that free daily newspapers are available for commuters inside subway stations across New York City and bring mutual benefits to all parties. We are happy to be a part of MTA’s partnership with Metro New York and contribute with the design solution.

Newly designed self-service newspaper racks

A long-awaited bridge, which connects Copenhagen’s Nyhavn and Christianshavn districts, is officially opened. It’s been a long process, but now the pedestrian and cycling bridge is ready to use. Inderhavnsbro (the Inner Habour Bridge), locally known as “kissing bridge”, consists of two moving platforms that can slide outward, leaving a gap for the boats to pass. The bridge makes it easier for thousands of people to commute from one area to another, and makes Copenhagen even more friendlier for cyclists. The 180 meters long and 8 meters wide bridge is the third bridge in the inner harbour.

Photo credit: JENS DRESLING