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Philosophy
fromApaonline
7 hours 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.
#curb-management
fromCurbed
4 hours ago
New York City

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
New York City
fromCurbed
4 hours ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#new-york-city-council
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
12 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
New York City
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
12 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
New York City
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 hours ago

Oakland public school buildings need $3.5 billion in upgrades

"OUSD's enrollment patterns reflect both student need and family choice and vary across Oakland, so facilities planning must go beyond utilization and attendance boundaries to account for equity, housing patterns, choice-driven enrollment flows, program location, facility quality, and capacity at local and regional scales."
Education
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Best Way to Get Business Is to Give Business - Here's Why

Helping others succeed leads to stronger business opportunities and builds trust, which is more effective than aggressive pursuit.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | NYC Council's last-mile facilities' bill could be last straw for small businesses | amNewYork

New York City's regulatory environment poses significant challenges for small businesses like Fairly Nuts, threatening their operations and future viability.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
12 hours 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.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Why 'Just Start a Business' Is Finally Becoming Advice You Can Actually Act On

Entrepreneurship is thriving, with 5.62 million new business applications in 2025 and a 69% increase in LinkedIn founders in the US.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
World politics

How to Win Big With Public-Sector Partners

Entrepreneurs must shift from profit-focused pitches to outcome-focused partnerships with public institutions, prioritizing long-term social impact, equity and public trust.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
East Bay real estate

Building entrepreneurs and revitalizing East Bay downtown districts

A farm-raised, blue-collar entrepreneur revitalizes downtown districts, prioritizes service industries as recession-proof, and builds businesses across real estate, consulting, and venture capital.
Startup companies
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Why 'Just Start a Business' Is Finally Becoming Advice You Can Actually Act On

Entrepreneurship is thriving, with 5.62 million new business applications in 2025 and a 69% increase in LinkedIn founders in the US.
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
6 days ago

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Peel mayors slam province's plan to consolidate conservation authorities | CBC News

Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities, citing risks to local watershed management and housing approvals.
Chicago
fromThe Center Square
1 day ago

Chicago office vacancy rates worsen, card swipe numbers offer hope

Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate has reached 28.6%, impacting residential property taxes and highlighting the need for civic reforms.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Geary, Transit Measure, Bike Ambassador - Streetsblog San Francisco

A series of community events focused on transportation, cycling, and local advocacy are scheduled for this week in San Francisco.
Social justice
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Growth Hacks Are Fading. Here's the Smarter Path to Success.

Brand discipline is essential for trust and growth in today's crowded markets, replacing aggressive growth hacks and urgency-driven tactics.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
4 days 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Church and state join in push for new wave of resi development

Developers are partnering with churches to reduce land acquisition costs for affordable housing projects, saving millions in expenses.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
4 days 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Church and state join in push for new wave of resi development

Developers are partnering with churches to reduce land acquisition costs for affordable housing projects, saving millions in expenses.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
#climate-change
Environment
fromNature
3 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Environment
fromNature
3 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days 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.
Austin
fromPadailypost
5 days 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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#small-businesses
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani names new 'mom-and-pop czar' meant to ease path for small businesses owners

Mayor Mamdani appoints Delia Awusi as 'mom-and-pop' czar to support small businesses and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani names new 'mom-and-pop czar' meant to ease path for small businesses owners

Mayor Mamdani appoints Delia Awusi as 'mom-and-pop' czar to support small businesses and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
SF politics
from48 hills
6 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day 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
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
16 hours ago

Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn't holding his breath.

The mayor is committed to making buses fast and free, but a pilot program is delayed until 2026.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Mission Local is expanding, adding new neighborhood coverage

Mission Local expands coverage with dedicated neighborhood pages for five areas in San Francisco, enhancing local news accessibility and community engagement.
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario municipalities say they're at critical' point, call on province to fill $4B funding gap | CBC News

Municipalities in Ontario face a $4 billion funding shortfall for provincial responsibilities, impacting infrastructure projects and social services.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Launches East Village Business Improvement District

San Jose establishes the East Village Business Improvement District to enhance local businesses through funding for cleaning, safety, marketing, and beautification.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
SF LGBT
New York City
fromQNS
6 hours 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.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
Environment
from99% Invisible
5 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
fromPhilosophynow
1 week ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
1 week ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Northeast Pickering development decision delayed for further consultations with First Nations | CBC News

Pickering council deferred a decision on developing 1,600 hectares of land for more consultation with First Nations groups.
Online marketing
fromBlack America Web
2 weeks ago

The growing importance of local SEO for neighborhood businesses

Solid local SEO increases visibility for small businesses by targeting 'near me' searches, enhancing foot traffic and competition against larger chains.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
5 days 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.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Neighbourhoods to get 20m funding boost

We've had enough of politicians standing up and telling people what needs to happen in their area. It's time to listen to local people themselves. We're putting money behind local voices so they can choose for themselves how they put pride back in communities that felt ignored for so many years.
UK politics
Design
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Editorial | Building a responsible budget at City Hall | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin present competing budget plans to address a $5.9 billion deficit in New York City.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Downtown L.A. needs retail resuscitation. San Francisco's subsidized shops offer a solution

San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program revitalized downtown retail by converting empty storefronts into subsidized pop-up shops, offering a model Los Angeles businesses want to replicate.
fromInvestigative Post
5 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
22 hours ago

Upper West Siders Beg DOT For A 'Low-Traffic Neighborhood' - Streetsblog New York City

Community Board 7 seeks to implement low-traffic neighborhoods to reduce pollution and improve quality of life on residential streets.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 week 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.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
#williamsburg-development
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Northside BID proposal moves forward as organizers seek to gather support from Williamsburg property owners * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 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.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Northside BID proposal moves forward as organizers seek to gather support from Williamsburg property owners * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Project Restore Expands To Brownsville - Brooklyn Violence Program

Project Restore expands to Brownsville, aiming to reduce gang involvement through paid work and trauma-informed support.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dear Vicki: Can I say something about the run-down appearance of the business next door?

Collaboration with neighbors about property maintenance is more effective than criticism for achieving positive change and avoiding conflict.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Watts awaits those who are looking for opportunity

Watts developed as a working-class community founded on affordable housing and lack of racial land restrictions, distinguishing it from neighboring cities.
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
Real estate
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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Developer Takes Big Steps to Win Public Support

A developer is conducting an extensive $50,000 grassroots campaign distributing informational packets to 4,000 neighbors to build support for an 866-home project in Santa Clarita Valley.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Can a council do five days' work in four?

South Cambridgeshire District Council adopted a 32-hour, four-day week and reports improved retention, higher applicant numbers, agency savings, and maintained or improved most service metrics.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 months ago

We Are All Neighbors - Remodelista

Everyone has the right to a home, safety, and freedom from fear, with community support and mutual aid providing rent relief and food.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

An improvement district for Bushwick Inlet Park

North Brooklyn parks lack reliable funding and services compared to BID areas, prompting formation of a Northside Improvement District to secure long-term maintenance.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Open Streets are Business Incubators, Yet Another Report Shows - Streetsblog New York City

Car-free open streets in New York City correlate with robust retail and restaurant job growth, concentrated in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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