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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

fromStrongtowns
3 days ago
New York City

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

With 100 days in office, how is Mayor Zohran Mamdani doing?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made progress on key promises but faces significant challenges in governance and public approval.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
23 hours ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
New York City
fromStrongtowns
3 days ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromThe Haitian Times
3 days ago

With 100 days in office, how is Mayor Zohran Mamdani doing?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made progress on key promises but faces significant challenges in governance and public approval.
Photography
fromFlowingData
2 hours ago

Data portraits of population

India's 1971 Census documents featured hand-drawn charts, showcasing significant effort to make data engaging and accessible to the public.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 hours ago

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
17 hours ago

Mississauga reaches deal with Ridgeway Plaza owners to prevent large 'nuisance' gatherings | CBC News

Ridgeway Plaza in Mississauga will implement security measures to enhance safety and address local resident complaints after large gatherings.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
14 hours ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani plan for NYC to open an East Harlem grocery store gets mixed reviews from locals

East Harlem residents have mixed feelings about a new city-owned grocery store aimed at providing affordable options.
#affordable-housing
fromBrownstoner
5 hours ago
NYC real estate

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

"We're all over the place here - this meeting should be suspended. We should get our ducks in a row and come back here and do this properly. I mean it's like a circus - you're saying one thing, and then you're going back. You're kind of changing your answers."
London politics
Education
fromPadailypost
13 hours ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
19 hours ago

This popular massive street festival is coming back to NYC!

Fifth Avenue hosts the Museum Mile Festival, offering free museum access and live performances on June 9 from 6pm to 9pm.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
2 days ago
NYC parents

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Renovation of a Historic School Creates Harmony With Nature

Renovation projects must honor historical design while integrating modern updates for current users, especially in community-centric, older structures.
#housing
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What you need to know as Hounslow heads into local elections

Hounslow is a diverse London borough with rich history, notable landmarks, and extensive transport links.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Council rejects plan to rein in compounds of the wealthy

Palo Alto City Council rejected a proposal to regulate large residential compounds in Crescent Park, prioritizing broader city construction rules instead.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Church Street plan could make The Village pedestrian-friendly this summer | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley neighbourhood may become a car-free zone this summer, enhancing pedestrian space and community activities.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
#buffalo
NYC food
fromAol
3 days ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, particularly known for its buffalo wings.
NYC food
fromIslands
3 days ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor - Islands

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, currently experiencing a resurgence.
NYC food
fromAol
3 days ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, particularly known for its buffalo wings.
NYC food
fromIslands
3 days ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor - Islands

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, currently experiencing a resurgence.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This City Just Ranked the Most Colorful in the U.S. for Its Pastel Streets, Neon Nightlife, and Vibrant Historic Charm

New Orleans ranks as the most colorful city in the U.S. and ninth worldwide according to JustCover's vibrancy score.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
Running
fromiRunFar
6 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
6 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Fire at Camron-Stanford, charter reform guide, renaming Cesar E. Chavez library...on the podcast

fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Fire at Camron-Stanford, charter reform guide, renaming Cesar E. Chavez library...on the podcast

#ontario-education
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago

Attendance for high schoolers, elementary students is plummeting in Ontario: data | CBC News

Ontario's student attendance has significantly dropped, prompting the education minister to link attendance to final high school marks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago

Attendance for high schoolers, elementary students is plummeting in Ontario: data | CBC News

Ontario's student attendance has significantly dropped, prompting the education minister to link attendance to final high school marks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

Growing up, I expected to live the fast-paced life of a performer. I'm a Jersey girl with a New York City spirit. My dreams were set on being a principal actor on Broadway.
NYC music
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
#housing-affordability
Mission District
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Tribeca Residents Want To Swap Parking for A Plaza at Underused Barnett Newman Triangle - Streetsblog New York City

Barnett Newman Triangle needs transformation into a green pedestrian space to enhance community use and safety.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Sunset Dunes One Year Out: They Built It, and People Came - Streetsblog San Francisco

Sunset Dunes park celebrates its one-year anniversary with over 1.7 million visitors, boosting local businesses and enhancing community engagement.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

"DTF St. Louis" and the New Story of the Suburbs

'They are small stakes, but, of course, everything that is quintessentially American—property, the right to violence, the right to protect land—are all intensely operative in this space.'
Television
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Doly Begum wins Scarborough Southwest federal byelection | CBC News

Doly Begum won the Scarborough Southwest federal byelection, securing a majority for the Liberals after her defection from the NDP.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Gosford Regional Library / Lahznimmo Architects

The Gosford Regional Library is designed to enhance civic presence and symbolize a 'Town Hall' in the Civic Heart of Gosford.
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
#havering
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
#zohran-mamdani
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

At 100 days, Mamdani leans into 'pothole politics' and child care push

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes delivering on both big promises and everyday fixes to rebuild trust in city government.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Zohran Mamdani, Perpetual Student of the City

Zohran Mamdani reflects on his first hundred days as mayor, emphasizing the dual nature of Bronx Science as a symbol of opportunity and inequality.
fromGothamist
4 days ago

The New York Lawn Bowling Club quietly turns 100. They'd love you to join the team.

The NYLBC currently has about over 100 members, many of whom found the sport after accidentally coming upon it in Central Park and asking what they were looking at.
London politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
New York City
fromQNS
1 week ago

Nearly 200 residents attend Sunnyside Yard information session after Mamdani revives plans - QNS

Community engagement is essential for the proposed development of 12,000 new homes over Sunnyside Yard, emphasizing local input and affordable housing.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Readers agree: Build a new Madison Park to benefit Boston's youth

Rebuilding Madison Park on parcel P-3 would provide a state-of-the-art vocational high school offering trades training and tangible public benefit for Boston youth.
Education
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

When the School Becomes the City: Community-Centered Projects in the Global South

School architecture functions as a catalyst for social transformation by creating multifunctional civic spaces that integrate education, culture, sports, and community engagement within urban territories.
NYC real estate
fromQNS
1 month ago

Mamdani's plans to revive Sunnyside Yards draws mixed reaction from local community - QNS

Mayor Mamdani revived the Sunnyside Yards development plan with a $21 billion proposal to build 12,000 homes, half under Mitchell-Lama affordable housing, following a meeting with President Trump.
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