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Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
1 day ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
6 hours ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Battle of the ballparks: Camden Yards vs. Nationals Park

The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals have a friendly rivalry, with significant upgrades to their ballparks enhancing the fan experience.
Austin
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days 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
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Want to introduce your kids to live music? Here's where to start.

Live music opportunities for children in D.C. focus on diverse genres and experiences, moving beyond mainstream children's music.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Community frustration grows over Metropolitan Recreation Center closure in Williamsburg * Brooklyn Paper

The closure of the Metropolitan Recreation Center pool has significantly impacted the community, especially older swimmers who rely on it for health and socialization.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

MTA tests rezoning upside with Pacific Street offering

The MTA is selling a Pacific Street parking lot to fund transit, leveraging new zoning for residential development potential.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

D.C. pushes single-stair apartments higher with added safety rules

D.C. Council advances One Front Door Act to allow taller single-stair residential buildings, aiming to reduce housing costs and increase supply.
DC food
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

How DC's Mayor and Council Chair Thwarted Every Effort to Better Its Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

DC Streetcar's failures stem from political interference and inadequate planning, leading to a short, ineffective route.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Spanberger's Virginia housing agenda falls short on local pushback

A pair of bills would have required local zoning codes to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential development by right across broad swaths of commercially zoned land. Supporters said the approach could convert underused strip malls, parking lots and office corridors into thousands of apartments without case-by-case rezonings.
East Bay real estate
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
5 days 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer - Streetsblog USA

Universal Basic Neighborhood aims to ensure healthy living conditions and mobility for all U.S. residents, enhancing life expectancy beyond just financial support.
Brooklyn
fromAxios
5 days ago

The Rock Island Bridge is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district opens April 1, revitalizing a neglected river area with diverse community spaces.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Mayor Mamdani's Daylighting Budget Covers Tiny Fraction of the City - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's proposed funding for hardened daylighting covers only 500 locations annually, representing 0.16 percent of eligible intersections despite pedestrian safety risks.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

The 31 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

The National Cherry Blossom festival features music, crafts, and fireworks, alongside various local events including sports, parties, and cultural activities.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Bridging the Red-Blue Divide, One Concrete Deed at a Time

Community Works builds trust across partisan divides by organizing nonpolitical community service activities that unite neighbors regardless of political affiliation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Advocates urge Mamdani to save Greenwich Village's Tony Dapolito Recreation Center

Community groups urge Mayor Mamdani to renovate the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center instead of demolishing it as part of a revitalization plan.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 days ago

Trump's Interference With DC Arts Is a Boon to Baltimore

The Baltimore Museum of Art landed her highly anticipated exhibition, 'Amy Sherald: American Sublime,' after the painter pulled her show from the National Portrait Gallery due to concerns over censorship. The exhibit has been a significant hit at the BMA: It was completely sold out by late February.
Washington DC
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Planned Tower for Duffield Street Lacks Identity, LPC Says

The Landmarks Preservation Commission rejected the latest design for a high-rise tower behind historic Duffield Street houses, citing lack of identity and coherence.
Renovation
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

What should you consider before starting a whole house renovation in Maryland? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Successful whole-house renovations require comprehensive planning including realistic budgeting, permit acquisition, structural prioritization, and alignment with neighborhood standards to protect investment and ensure long-term value.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street Update: Alameda's Central Avenue Project Nears Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Central Avenue project is expected to improve safety for all street users and to reduce vehicle delays. The project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways, three roundabouts, resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced pedestrian crossings and street trees/raingardens.
Alternative transportation
#real-estate
US news
fromBronx Times
4 weeks ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Getting the Bronx moving: What's being done to help connect more residents across their city more swiftly - Bronx Times

New York City's new mayor revived a paused bus lane project on Fordham Road in the Bronx to increase bus speeds from 4 mph to faster transit for 130,000 daily riders.
Bicycling
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | Bikes make life freer. These laws could change that.

Bicycles and e-bikes provide unrestricted freedom of movement, but policymakers are implementing restrictive regulations that limit this accessibility.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

City plans bike lanes and bigger plazas for Manhattan's 14th Street busway

Manhattan's 14th Street busway will undergo major redesign with bike lanes, improved bus stops, and expanded pedestrian space following successful traffic restrictions since 2019.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Williamsburg Organizers Rally Support for Northside BID

Williamsburg's Northside is launching a Business Improvement District ballot to fund additional neighborhood services through property owner assessments, addressing infrastructure gaps from rapid development.
NYC real estate
fromQNS
4 weeks 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Redevelopment

Commerce's redevelopment is driven by elected officials and economic necessity, transforming an industrial landscape into a diverse economy with jobs, housing, and improved infrastructure.
Real estate
fromInquirer.com
1 month ago

A suburban office park in Chester County is getting converted to apartments. Is it a sign of things to come?

Suburban office-to-residential conversions remain limited due to unfavorable building layouts, remote locations, and restrictive zoning regulations that prioritize office development over housing.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago

City Condos and a Suburban Townhouse: Three Must-See DC Area Open Houses This Weekend - Washingtonian

This recently-renovated condo offers a rare, grassy view of Meridian Park and is one of only eight units in the building. Complete with two beds, two baths, in-unit laundry, a single-car garage, and a private deck in the main bedroom. Amenities include stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout the home, a gas fireplace, and several large, double-paned windows that allow natural light into the space.
Washington DC
DC food
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Think happy hour ends too early? It doesn't at these D.C. bars.

Happy hour windows have shortened in Washington D.C., with many bars ending deals by 5-6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m., making it difficult for office workers to take advantage of discounts after returning to in-office work.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

What future for dining sheds?: Return our streets to their real purpose for vehicles

Permanent outdoor dining sheds in curbside parking lanes create operational problems for snow removal and street cleaning while providing unfair competitive advantages to some restaurants over others.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago

Number Go Up: Check out Our Gallery of DC Area Gas Prices - Washingtonian

According to AAA, the average regular gas price as of March 16 is $3.72 per gallon-up $0.24 from a week ago, and nearly $0.79 from this time last year. CNN reports that the 26.9 percent gain in US gas prices over the past month is the largest monthly increase since Hurricane Katrina.
Washington DC
#transit-oriented-development
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.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Opinion: Albany Must Be Bold To Reimagine 787 - Streetsblog Empire State

Albany is at a pivotal moment, and the city and the state can't risk letting the past define the future. Building off efforts to repair cities like Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, New York is exploring the future of I-787, the overbuilt highway separating Capital Region communities from the Hudson River and each other. State DOT published its Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study in the fall of 2025 and is now moving into the environmental review process,
US news
Washington DC
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Washington, D.C. : No BEAD funds for you

Washington, D.C. received no BEAD Program funding due to inflated costs, spurious locations, and a 90% bid reduction that raised questions about actual broadband needs.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Washington seeks to reset ground-floor retail rules for residential buildings

Washington state moves to limit mandatory ground-floor retail and require housing by right on most commercial land in cities over 30,000 residents.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Restore Jack London Square by improving parking, security, family-friendly programming, and active management while supporting local businesses and reopening popular restaurants.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 weeks ago

Open Houses: Ready for that Bestie Commune? These Neighboring Properties in DC Are On the Market. - Washingtonian

Both recently renovated units that make up this Shaw townhome are currently available. The main and top floors make up Unit 2 and include three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms (including en suite bathrooms for each room), walk-in closets, and one parking space. Unit 1 is an English basement-style unit-with above-grade entry-featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, and a back terrace.
Washington DC
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Video: Should We Stop Calling Them 'Low-Traffic Neighborhoods'? - Streetsblog USA

London low-traffic neighborhoods increase pedestrian and cyclist activity, reduce unnecessary cars, and expand space for art, play, and community life.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Richmond Buzz: A public domain party, and small biz rumors galore

Two new cafes plan to open on Clement Street amid rent-driven changes and concerns about small-business displacement and declining tenancy protections.
Relationships
fromWashington Monthly
2 months ago

The Shrinking Space Between Home and Work

Reinvigorating third places is essential to restore social connection and civic life amid dramatic declines in visits to parks, libraries, and local gathering spots.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Commentary: US DOT's Misguided War on Bikeways - Streetsblog USA

U.S. DOT rescinded bike-infrastructure grants despite evidence that protected bike lanes and trails save lives, reduce pollution, and do not increase congestion.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Jack London Square's decline stems from poor management and needs coordinated city-port-community action to restore parking, security, family activities, and local business vitality.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Antioch to update its General Plan, welcomes community input

Antioch will comprehensively update its General Plan to reflect growth and evolving community needs, with public input and a roughly 24-month completion timeline.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Shaping Architectural Continuity: 25 Revitalization Projects Across Historic, Industrial, and Natural Sites

Heritage sites constitute complex spatial archives in which architecture, history, and collective memory converge. They encompass a wide spectrum of contexts-from archaeological remains, ancient and historic townscapes, UNESCO-listed landscapes, to early modern civic structures and industrial infrastructures. Yet these environments confront challenges: climate change, urban transformation, disaster, shifting social needs, and the gradual erosion of material fabric. Revitalization and restoration projects respond to these conditions by positioning architectural and spatial practice as an active mediator between preservation and the contemporary topologies.
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump's D.C. building boom includes a proposed arch, the 'biggest one of all'

"It was interrupted by a thing called the Civil War, and so it never got built," Trump said aboard Air Force One as he flew to Florida last weekend. "Then, they almost built something in 1902, but it never happened."
US politics
Real estate
fromConsequence
2 months ago

New Sphere to Be Built at National Harbor Near Washington, DC

Sphere Entertainment plans a 6,000-seat National Harbor Sphere near Washington, DC featuring LED Exosphere, 16K×16K interior display, immersive sound, haptic seats, and 4D effects.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The DOT's new beautification council could Trumpify U.S. transportation infrastructure

A new DOT council will push classical architectural aesthetics into U.S. transportation infrastructure design and advisory recommendations.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

The Auspicious Manor: A Masterclass in Scale and Sustainability - Washingtonian

Unrivaled in scale, this nearly 18,000-square-foot manor is a masterclass in architectural precision. The exterior's brick and granite facade is defined by four regal balconies featuring exquisite limestone and granite architectural balusters. Inside, the home is a showcase of custom interior detailing, featuring extensive shadowboxes, art niches, and intricate tray ceilings. Vertical proportions are equally impressive: the main level boasts 20-foot ceilings in the living and family rooms, with 10-foot ceilings throughout the rest of the floor.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Architecture firms are already putting Trump's name on their Dulles airport concepts

The DOT claimed Dulles had fallen into disrepair and was "no longer an airport suitable and grand enough for the capital of the United States of America." The agency said it was looking for proposals to either replace the airport's existing main terminal and satellite concourses or build upon them. It also noted Trump's executive order calling for classical architecture in federal building projects.
US politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Silver Spring

In 1840, when Francis Preston Blair and his daughter came across a "mica-flecked" spring near present-day Georgia Avenue, he fell in love with the land and built a summer home there-calling it "Silver Spring" after the minerals he spied in the water. The area boomed as a major retail center after World War II, suffered through a period of decline in the '80s when prominent businesses including Hecht's department store relocated, and enjoyed a rebirth in the aughts after construction of a downtown mall, now called Ellsworth Place.
Washington DC
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Letter to Mamdani From Maryland: Free Buses Are Working Great - Streetsblog New York City

Montgomery County's fare-free bus program increased ridership slightly, reduced fare-collection costs, and produced no major negative effects with minimal fiscal impact.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

Arched Doors, Exposed Brick: Inside Four Rowhomes With Open Houses This Weekend - Washingtonian

Fully renovated in 2021, this rowhome features exposed brick and custom window treatments throughout, plus three outdoor spaces. The open-concept living room includes a gas fireplace, a large bay window for natural lighting, and wide-plank hardwood floors. The dining space includes a wet bar and wine fridge. Bedrooms include a king-sized primary bedroom, a second bedroom with a private balcony leading to a roof deck, and a basement bedroom with a full bath for guests.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | It's time to bring updated transit to Harlem | amNewYork

Residents of East Harlem's El Barrio have waited 80+ years for the Second Avenue Subway. The Trump administration could force them to wait even longer as it withholds federal funding for regional infrastructure projects over an alleged naming issue, no less. It's outrageous, it's unfair, and the MTA backed by Governor Hochul won't stand for it. We're at a pivotal moment for the project sixth months after awarding our largest-ever tunneling contract back in August.
US politics
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What Will New York's New Map Show Us?

Maps simplify and distort reality by emphasizing certain information while obscuring spatial context and fluctuating human geography.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The row house is back to solve the housing crisis

Prefabricated row-house kits enable faster, cheaper urban infill construction to expand missing-middle housing and address city housing shortages.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
Washington DC
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials

Waymo asked Washington, D.C. residents to pressure local officials to approve regulations allowing driverless robotaxis to begin public operation this year.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This D.C. apartment complex heats residents' showers with waste heat from a brewery downstairs

Atlas Brew Works, a solar-powered brewery that serves craft beers, moved into the building in November. At most breweries, the heat that's generated from the brewing process would be vented outside. But in the new building, any hot water that the brewery doesn't reuse is sent into a heat exchanger, which transfers heat to the hot water loop for the apartments. (The water itself never mixes; tenants are not showering in brewery water.)
Washington DC
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