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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Major Brooklyn Rezoning Plan Approved by City Council

The NYC Council approved a major rezoning plan to add affordable housing units in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC real estate
fromTHE CITY - NYC News
1 week ago

Community Ownership Is Now Part of Kingsbridge Armory Revival Project

Community group secures 20% ownership of Kingsbridge Armory, emphasizing local development and affordable manufacturing space.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

4,600 new homes slated for Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue as NYC Council votes on rezoning

The NYC Council plans to vote on a rezoning plan to build 4,600 new homes in Brooklyn, aiming to increase affordable housing.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Major Brooklyn Rezoning Plan Approved by City Council

The NYC Council approved a major rezoning plan to add affordable housing units in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC real estate
fromTHE CITY - NYC News
1 week ago

Community Ownership Is Now Part of Kingsbridge Armory Revival Project

Community group secures 20% ownership of Kingsbridge Armory, emphasizing local development and affordable manufacturing space.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

4,600 new homes slated for Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue as NYC Council votes on rezoning

The NYC Council plans to vote on a rezoning plan to build 4,600 new homes in Brooklyn, aiming to increase affordable housing.
London food
fromwww.timeout.com
1 day ago

A new underground food market is coming to Waterloo

Waterloo Bridge's undercofts to transform into a vibrant food market, enhancing the area while addressing antisocial behavior and local economic growth.
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Tenderloin residents want S.F. to put $4M into neighborhood 'action plan'

"The Tenderloin Community Action Plan has been active since 2022, when then-Mayor London Breed declared a state of emergency in the Tenderloin..."
Mission District
Barcelona
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

modular housing by cierto estudio makes space for equity and shared life in barcelona

Cierto Estudio's The Room Community introduces a groundbreaking model of inclusive living in Barcelona.
The architectural design prioritizes community, sustainability, and well-being of residents.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Symposium spotlights bold ideas to address Brooklyn's affordability crisis and economic gaps * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's leaders are seeking innovative policies to enhance affordability and growth opportunities for residents facing economic disparities.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Park by Brooklyn Borough Hall could get big upgrades if judges give up parking spots

Brooklyn's envisioned park overhaul is clashing with judges' objections over losing their parking spaces.
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

Con Edison boosts Brooklyn power reliability

Con Edison is enhancing Brooklyn's electric reliability with new 138-kV transmission lines as part of a $505 million investment.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Broadway Junction $500M overhaul sparks hope and fear in Brooklyn transit hub

A $500 million investment aims to modernize Broadway Junction, but concerns of gentrification loom large in the community.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Symposium spotlights bold ideas to address Brooklyn's affordability crisis and economic gaps * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's leaders are seeking innovative policies to enhance affordability and growth opportunities for residents facing economic disparities.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Park by Brooklyn Borough Hall could get big upgrades if judges give up parking spots

Brooklyn's envisioned park overhaul is clashing with judges' objections over losing their parking spaces.
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 weeks ago

Con Edison boosts Brooklyn power reliability

Con Edison is enhancing Brooklyn's electric reliability with new 138-kV transmission lines as part of a $505 million investment.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Broadway Junction $500M overhaul sparks hope and fear in Brooklyn transit hub

A $500 million investment aims to modernize Broadway Junction, but concerns of gentrification loom large in the community.
#local-government
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
Portland food

Sunset Dunes Update: Concrete Poured for Sloat Gateway Skate Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
Portland food

Sunset Dunes Update: Concrete Poured for Sloat Gateway Skate Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

#urban-planning
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston real estate

Here's the latest on Somernova, the big development set for Somerville's Spring Hill neighborhood

fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Planning Commissioners and public weigh in on West Campus zoning updates with support... and some reservations - Austin Monitor

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Boston real estate

Here's the latest on Somernova, the big development set for Somerville's Spring Hill neighborhood

fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Planning Commissioners and public weigh in on West Campus zoning updates with support... and some reservations - Austin Monitor

fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

Student Spotlight:For This MA Candidate, the Path to Climate Policy Is Personal

I was surrounded by plants, animals and chirping birds-it was magical. I felt at ease, loved and safe in nature.
NYC parents
#renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Indo Avellanas House / Garton Group Architecture

Indo Avellanas represents a luxury commune in Costa Rica that prioritizes community, lifestyle, and wellness through intimate housing designs amidst nature.
Silicon Valley real estate
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A free flat for a fortnight: the German city offering perks to fight depopulation

Eisenhuttenstadt offers newcomers perks, aiming to attract residents amid significant population decline.
Tom Hanks finds charm in Eisenhuttenstadt, urging interest in the city.
#urban-revitalization
fromWBGO Jazz
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Section under Brooklyn Bridge know as the arches reopening

The Arches public space has been revitalized, offering new recreational areas and green spaces for the community.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

Revitalizing public life in Jalpa de Méndez through improved public spaces promotes community interaction and economic development.
Brooklyn
fromWBGO Jazz
1 week ago

Section under Brooklyn Bridge know as the arches reopening

The Arches public space has been revitalized, offering new recreational areas and green spaces for the community.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

#education
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Ripple Fiber Announces $2M Project in Harnett County, North Carolina

"The trust and support we've received from Harnett County is incredibly meaningful—for Ripple Fiber as a provider and for local residents who deserve access to fiber-powered connectivity."
Roam Research
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

House of Harvest / Frayn Studio

The House of Harvest transforms a former slaughterhouse into a sustainable community food hub promoting local agriculture.
Graphic design
fromMail Online
1 week ago

World's tallest 3D-printed building is unveiled in Switzerland

Tor Alva, a 100-foot 3D-printed tower in Switzerland, is a cultural hub built to revitalize a small village facing depopulation.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Element Labs at University Research Park / Perkins+Will

University Research Park integrates nature into its design, promoting community and wildlife well-being.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Announces 19 Shortlisted Projects from 15 Countries

fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

The Multifunctional Art Center of Lhozhag County Middle School / Shenzhen Huahui Design

Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

House of Harvest / Frayn Studio

The House of Harvest transforms a former slaughterhouse into a sustainable community food hub promoting local agriculture.
Graphic design
fromMail Online
1 week ago

World's tallest 3D-printed building is unveiled in Switzerland

Tor Alva, a 100-foot 3D-printed tower in Switzerland, is a cultural hub built to revitalize a small village facing depopulation.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Element Labs at University Research Park / Perkins+Will

University Research Park integrates nature into its design, promoting community and wildlife well-being.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025 Announces 19 Shortlisted Projects from 15 Countries

fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago
Renovation

The Multifunctional Art Center of Lhozhag County Middle School / Shenzhen Huahui Design

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Huge 17.5-metre phone mast could be installed next to Beckenham flats

Bromley Council's proposal for a new phone mast includes public consultation, allowing residents 21 days to submit comments regarding the development.
London politics
fromBikemag
1 week ago

Someone Doesn't Want This Beloved Bike Park To Open - Here's How You Can Help

We have some bad news for the fans of the Panhandle Bike Ranch. Judge Casey Simmons... ruled that the Bonner County Commissioners did not provide enough evidence for some of the decisions.
Bicycling
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

Iconic London cinema announces closure in 2026

The Odeon in Parkway, Camden Town, will close in 2026 to make way for student housing, ending its long-standing history as a cinema since 1937.
London food
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

UTOPIA Fiber Completes Bountiful City, Utah Fiber Network Ahead of Schedule

Finishing this project almost a year early is no small feat. It speaks to the commitment of the Bountiful community, the efficiency of our construction contractor, and the strength of the partnership between UTOPIA and the city.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Los Gatos resident group outlines vision for community center

The designs for the Los Gatos Community Center were unveiled, showcasing one or two-story options with large glass features to enhance community interaction.
Silicon Valley food
#nycha
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromBiloxi Sun Herald
2 weeks ago

Remote workers from across the U.S. are moving to the Mississippi Coast. Why?

Remote work has enabled many professionals to relocate, impacting housing markets and local economies in South Mississippi.
The trend of remote work is reshaping communities as individuals seek better work-life balance and connectivity.
Remote teams
fromBiloxi Sun Herald
2 weeks ago

Remote workers from across the U.S. are moving to the Mississippi Coast. Why?

Remote work has enabled many professionals to relocate, impacting housing markets and local economies in South Mississippi.
The trend of remote work is reshaping communities as individuals seek better work-life balance and connectivity.
#mayor-eric-adams
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Green Makeover Coming to Brooklyn Blocks

Mayor Eric Adams announces '$30 million Vital Parks for All' initiative to create green spaces in under-served neighborhoods.
fromBKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New Parks Commissioner Has Deep Brooklyn Ties

Iris Rodriguez-Rosa is appointed as the first Latina commissioner of NYC Parks, overseeing a recent $23 million revitalization of public outdoor spaces.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Green Makeover Coming to Brooklyn Blocks

Mayor Eric Adams announces '$30 million Vital Parks for All' initiative to create green spaces in under-served neighborhoods.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

New Parks Commissioner Has Deep Brooklyn Ties

Iris Rodriguez-Rosa is appointed as the first Latina commissioner of NYC Parks, overseeing a recent $23 million revitalization of public outdoor spaces.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

What's Behind New Jersey's Eminent Domain Push?

"It is blatantly illegal, improper, and violates the United States Constitution, as well as numerous New Jersey laws and case law," the church's attorney, Harvey York, told NJ.com.
NYC real estate
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Section of East River Park reopens after being lifted to fight floods

The East River Park has reopened as part of a $1.5 billion flood protection project for Manhattan.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Housing remains the top issue for Mass. - and voters are willing to change their neighborhoods to get it, poll says

Housing affordability and availability are the top concerns for Massachusetts voters, with strong support for increased housing development.
#high-speed-internet
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Billionaire Charles Schwab Inspires Son To Build Stunning Surf Community in Mexico-Where He's Already Sold $60 Million Worth of Homes

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Billionaire Charles Schwab Inspires Son To Build Stunning Surf Community in Mexico-Where He's Already Sold $60 Million Worth of Homes

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

After a four-month closure, this Metrorail station has finally reopened

The Coconut Grove Metrorail station has reopened after enhancements, including renovations for safety and functionality, making it more inviting for riders.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

A cursed Calif. Egyptian-themed waterpark became a rave venue until burning down

"I didn't go home until 6 a.m. the next day. We just came to have a good time, enjoy the music and the vibes and make new friends."
NYC music
#coastal-rail-trail
Music production
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How libraries are becoming launchpads for music careers

Public libraries are evolving into dynamic community hubs for creative support and workforce development.
The Blast Music program empowers local artists and enhances community cultural engagement.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Repairs to decrepit parking lots won't start until 2027 - mayor's not happy about that

"That parking lot looks like government doesn't exist. It just seems like a lot of delay," said Mayor Drew Combs regarding the deteriorated condition of lots 7 and 8.
Mission District
New York City
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

These two NY landmarks are at risk of disappearing

Two New York landmarks are at risk of disappearing, highlighting the importance of preservation for community and cultural identity.
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

City opens $5 million grant round for anti-displacement work - Austin Monitor

Housing Department staff explained that the current $5 million solicitation is the final portion of a $15.9 million allocation for fiscal years three through five of the Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) program.
Online Community Development
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
4 weeks ago

Kershaw's Challenge & LADF Unveiling New Dodgers Dreamfields At Jim Thorpe Park

The Dodgers Dreamfields program aims to provide safe spaces for youth in underserved communities through refurbished baseball and softball fields.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding

A new 14.1-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail enhances outdoor access and connects communities across the Bay Area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Former mob killer leaves crime behind to become New Jersey councilman

"I was a top earner for John Gotti, but now I want to turn my life around and help Englishtown thrive, steering youth away from crime."
NYC politics
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

170 Oakland small businesses receive grants totaling $2.2M to stay and thrive

The East Bay Community Foundation's financial support is critical for the survival and growth of small businesses in Oakland.
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