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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours 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
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

Taming the streets: Mamadani establishes Office of Curb Management to calm chaotic public streets

A new Office of Curb Management will organize NYC's streets and curbside parking to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
19 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates 'Curb Management' Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration will establish an Office of Curb Management to optimize New York City's curbside space for public use.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours 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
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

Taming the streets: Mamadani establishes Office of Curb Management to calm chaotic public streets

A new Office of Curb Management will organize NYC's streets and curbside parking to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
19 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates 'Curb Management' Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration will establish an Office of Curb Management to optimize New York City's curbside space for public use.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

What Is the Technosphere and Why Does It Redefine Architecture?

Architecture is now influenced by global systems and infrastructures, acting as a mediator within the technosphere.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromCurbed
5 days ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

What Is the Technosphere and Why Does It Redefine Architecture?

Architecture is now influenced by global systems and infrastructures, acting as a mediator within the technosphere.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromCurbed
5 days ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
18 hours ago

Elon Musk's Terafab project locks up massive new partner

Terafab is a $20-25 billion semiconductor complex in Austin, aiming to produce 1 terawatt of compute capacity annually.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
#climate-change
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago
Environment

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
4 hours ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
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.
fromTime Out New York
6 hours ago

Edge is getting a wild immersive makeover this summer

The entire indoor journey, from entry to elevator to the 100th floor, has been reimagined as a multi-sensory, immersive environment. The overhaul comes via a collaboration between experiential design firm Journey, multimedia studio Moment Factory and NYC-based design outfit SOFTlab.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup

Unite Here Local 11, which represents cooks, servers and bartenders at the Inglewood venue, said on Monday that the workers remain without a labour contract as the World Cup approaches.
Soccer (FIFA)
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
19 hours ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
#transportation
fromBusline News
19 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

fromBusline News
19 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Chicago
fromSURFACE
22 hours ago

Edge at Hudson Yards Will Introduce Multi-Sensory Installations, and Other News. - SURFACE

Edge at Hudson Yards will transform into an immersive art destination with multi-sensory installations this summer.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Huge paper warehouse burns in Ontario, collapsing roof, forcing firefighters to retreat

A massive fire at a Kimberly Clark facility in Ontario led to a roof collapse and an operational retreat by firefighters.
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago
New York City

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
fromHoodline
6 days ago
New York City

Mamdani Announces $108M Plan To Upgrade NYC Storm Drains

New York City plans to invest $108 million to upgrade catch basins and storm drains to reduce street flooding.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Mamdani Announces $108M Plan To Upgrade NYC Storm Drains

New York City plans to invest $108 million to upgrade catch basins and storm drains to reduce street flooding.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

The Springs Fire in Riverside County is 75% contained, with evacuation orders lifted for many neighborhoods as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Business
fromFortune
4 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
5 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.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
#affordable-housing
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.
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.
Education
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Designing Coexistence: Meet the Winners of the First Edition of ArchDaily Student Project Awards

ArchDaily launched the Student Project Awards to recognize and support emerging architectural talent and innovative ideas from students worldwide.
SF music
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days 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
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
5 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.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Environment
from99% Invisible
4 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 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.
Design
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Dam It All To Hell | Defector

Hoppers, like Pixar's pre-Disney films, is a delight. The beavers' world is immersive and richly realized, grounded in science but never dry. The plot zigs and zags between moments of absurdity and emotional heft to stirring effect; I cried multiple times, and not just because of the low-hanging fruit of grandma death.
Independent films
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Bloomington opened its first shelter village to address homelessness exacerbated by a housing shortage and extreme winter conditions.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
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.
Remote teams
fromAxios
5 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYC 3D Underground Maps Could Speed Construction

New York City is creating a 3D underground map to improve construction efficiency and reduce delays caused by buried utilities.
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a 'better' coming; even if you can't see it now, it is coming soon.
Online Community Development
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: We 404'd The Times Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times often fails to credit Streetsblog for local coverage, relying instead on their content management system for information.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

Eco-Friendly Digs in Bel-Air

A 1950s Bel-Air ranch house was completely remodeled by architect David Hertz into a contemporary green-design home featuring sustainable materials, solar heating, and eco-friendly construction practices.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
#real-estate-development
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Making Infrastructure Visible: When Systems Become Architecture

Infrastructure facilities are transitioning from hidden operational structures to visible civic symbols that define urban identity and skylines.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Regional projects receive top honors

Southern California projects won nearly half the prizes at the 40th annual Gold Nugget awards competition, recognizing excellence in residential, commercial, and industrial architectural design and land-use planning.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Builders get their remedy, and some cities tweak their defenses

Cedar Street just came out victorious in a multi-year saga with the city of La Canada Flintridge, winning the first successful builder's remedy case in California Superior Court for its 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard and setting a path for other developers to build. But the fight may have left its scars, in time, stress and now soured relationships with some officials.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Moving Capitals Across Global Contexts: From Strategic Planning to Environmental Necessity

Across history, the relocation of capital cities has often been associated with moments of political rupture, regime change, or symbolic nation-building. From Brasília to Islamabad, new capitals were frequently conceived as instruments of centralized power, territorial control, or ideological projection. In recent decades, however, a different set of drivers has begun to shape these decisions. Rather than security or representation alone, contemporary capital relocations are increasingly tied to structural pressures such as demographic concentration, infrastructural saturation, environmental risk, and long-term resource management.
World news
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

California Bill Aims to Modernize Coastal Development Rules in Urban Transit-Rich Cities - Streetsblog California

California lawmakers are advancing a bill that could reframe how housing, transportation, and infrastructure projects are approved in urbanized coastal communities, seeking to balance environmental protections with the state's urgent housing and climate goals. Assembly Bill 1740 (AB 1740) - introduced by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood/Santa Monica) - would allow qualifying cities to bypass individual California Coastal Commission approvals for certain housing and transportation projects if they meet specific urban, multimodal criteria.
California
New York City
fromInc
1 month ago

140 Cities in Maine, L.A.'s Olympic Committee, and NYC: The Urban Tool That's About to Change Everything

MIT researchers created the first complete pedestrian activity model for New York City, revealing movement patterns and crash vulnerabilities, applicable to any U.S. city and enabling better infrastructure funding allocation.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How to fireproof a city

Simple, low-cost building and community design changes can make homes survive wildfires and require collective neighborhood-scale action as risks rise with climate change.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

In California, developers are building the country's first wildfire resilient neighborhoods

A Sacramento-area neighborhood uses IBHS Wildfire Prepared Neighborhoods standards to build ember-resistant homes and layout designs that reduce wildfire ignition and spread.
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Top architects on the biggest challenges they'll face in 2026

Architects must prioritize collaboration, community-centered design, faster delivery without quality loss, clear high-performance standards, streamlined approvals, and AI-enabled workflows to address housing and infrastructure crises.
Renovation
fromJournal
1 month ago

Lead, Coordinate, Build: IMC Architecture Is Hiring a Project Architect in Brooklyn - Architizer Journal

Experienced Project Architect (10+ years) needed to lead complex residential and mixed-use projects in NYC, managing teams, Revit documentation, client relations, and construction administration.
New York City
fromFast Company
2 months ago

NYC has a major delivery problem. These architects have a big vision to fix it

Designing New York around multimodal logistics—distribution hubs, rail, waterways, and drones—can reduce truck dependency, congestion, and pollution.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

How the Design Community Has Rallied to Help Los Angeles Rebuild After Last Year's Devastating Fires

The Foothill Catalog Foundation supplies pro bono, preapproved house and ADU designs to accelerate rebuilding for Eaton Fire survivors, partnering with Habitat for Humanity.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Storm Before the Calm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

City and property-owner snow-clearing failures left pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists, and homeless people marginalized and endangered during and after the storm.
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