by Global Sherpa | Jun 14, 2012 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Environment, Health, New York City, Sustainability
Active urban design is a creative tool in New York City’s and Mayor Bloomberg’s dogged fight against fat (read obesity) and some of the most costly ills of modern civilization. The city’s Active Design Guidelines: Promoting Physical Activity and Health in Design is a...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 9, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Environment
If you’ve ever been to Amsterdam, you know the Dutch love their bikes. They ride them everywhere – to work, to the store, to the pub, back to their beds after a good, long night full of tasty bitterballen and Heinekens. So just how did the land-loving bicycle take...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 9, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Quiz
Have fun taking the Global Sherpa quiz on interesting facts about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 5] To learn more about Amsterdam and why...