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After Seattle's Pacific Science Center removed its iconic dinosaur sculptures, devoted fans are creating digital archives and preserving pieces to keep childhood memories alive for future generations.
Ghana's government is redesigning impoverished urban neighborhoods while ensuring no one gets forced out. The plan tackles crumbling sanitation, housing, and roads in communities that have been overlooked for decades.
A New Zealand resident has successfully grown 11 oak saplings from acorns linked to the country's most decorated WWI soldier. The original trees grew from acorns given by King George V in 1919.
A former banana port in Costa Rica has transformed into a world-class sportfishing hub, hosting eight major tournaments this season while preserving its community roots. The town's revival centers around a modern marina that's creating jobs and drawing visitors without erasing local history.
After 56 years with one family, a 124-year-old New Zealand mansion drew 300 locals to its single open home and sold to a couple who'll restore it. The Riverina will finally get the care it deserves while anchoring a new heritage-focused community.
Every minute, a home is demolished somewhere in Europe during an unprecedented housing crisis. Architect Olaf Grawert says we already have the solution: transform the buildings we're tearing down into affordable, sustainable housing.