Design and Architecture
Cleveland's Public Square, VR Coasters, Pokémon GO
Augmented reality, virtual reality and the future of the city: Cleveland's historic Public Square is remade, just in time for speakers not invited to the Republican National Convention. To revamp an old coaster, just add VR goggles. What does the success of Pokémon GO tell us about future cities created by techies?
By Frances Anderton • • 29m ListenPhoto: Cleveland Public Square (Erik Drost)
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3 storiesCleveland's Public Square
While many are gathered at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week, less than half a mile away, hundreds of others are sharing their political message at a different venue: Cleveland's Public Square. The park has roots dating back to the birth of American democracy, and it just underwent a $50 million renovation.
Read the story6 minVirtual Reality Coasters
Virtual reality is a new trend in roller coaster design, and Six Flags Magic Mountain is one of the first amusement parks to try it with its new VR-aided coaster, The New Revolution. The ride's simulation was created by German company VR Coasters. Eric J.
Read the story10 minPokémon GO and Rethinking Cities
What does Pokémon GO tell us about tech's role in the city of tomorrow? The digital treasure hunt game app has become a global phenomenon, and some city watchers say it has had an unintended consequence: people are suddenly engaging with their urban surroundings in a new way.
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