Category Archives: design

The Bikeification of Clinton

Long known for its bike-friendliness, Portland has made big strides in improving safe access to cyclists all over the city. Dangerous bridges and overpasses have been transformed and retrofitted with pedestrian and bike paths, allowing multi-modal transport to and fro.  When it comes to more quiet neighborhoods, the city isn’t sitting still either.  Perhaps spurredContinueContinue reading “The Bikeification of Clinton”

Cars of the ‘Future’

Oh, what a world we thought we were going to live in. “Bubble” cars, walking automobiles, even cars concepted to run off of small nuclear reactors. All of this and more was the future that 1940s, 50s and 60s made us believe was just around the corner.

Van Hulsteijn Bikes

This Dutch company has created a line of striking bikes. Called simply “The Classic”, you will not be incognito on this strange, handbuilt beauty. Van Hulsteijn Classic starting at €1495.

Concept Cars. Impossibly cool.

Don’t hold your breath. That’s the lesson I’ve taken after 15 years of being a car geek, and seeing the latest and greatest in future concepts.  Occasionally, a concept strikes such a chord with the public that it is quickly developed, albeit in a watered down variety.  Despite the fact that concept cars (show carsContinueContinue reading “Concept Cars. Impossibly cool.”