American cities are shaped by incremental decisions and pivotal moments that can significantly impact their growth and development.
Park Avenue's Park Is Coming Back. Partially. Eventually.
Park Avenue's transformation from a vibrant landscaped avenue to a traffic corridor highlights the shifting priorities in urban planning over the century.
City planners are questioning the point of parking garages
Cities have prioritized parking over people, resulting in inefficient land use and increased living costs.
On World Bicycle Day: 22 Inspiring Architectural Cycling Projects
Cities are using architecture to promote bicycles as a primary mode of transportation.
City releases detailed 'City of Yes' zoning changes, including taller buildings, less parking and affordable housing * Brooklyn Paper
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes in NYC, allowing taller residences, less parking, and more infill buildings to address housing shortages.
Why Your City Needs a Walkability Study - Streetsblog USA
Walkability studies aim to enhance pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in downtown areas.
Downtown areas are considered prime locations for improving walkability in cities.
The Momentous Decision New York Almost Made
American cities are shaped by incremental decisions and pivotal moments that can significantly impact their growth and development.
Park Avenue's Park Is Coming Back. Partially. Eventually.
Park Avenue's transformation from a vibrant landscaped avenue to a traffic corridor highlights the shifting priorities in urban planning over the century.
City planners are questioning the point of parking garages
Cities have prioritized parking over people, resulting in inefficient land use and increased living costs.
On World Bicycle Day: 22 Inspiring Architectural Cycling Projects
Cities are using architecture to promote bicycles as a primary mode of transportation.
City releases detailed 'City of Yes' zoning changes, including taller buildings, less parking and affordable housing * Brooklyn Paper
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes in NYC, allowing taller residences, less parking, and more infill buildings to address housing shortages.
Why Your City Needs a Walkability Study - Streetsblog USA
Walkability studies aim to enhance pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in downtown areas.
Downtown areas are considered prime locations for improving walkability in cities.
The London Mayor allocated 12m to improve public spaces across the capital, focusing on climate resilience and creating new green spaces, walking, and cycling routes.
$8M upgrade of Downtown Brooklyn's Fulton Mall begins
The Fulton Mall Streetscape Improvement Project in Downtown Brooklyn aims to enhance pedestrian experience through greener spaces and collaboration among multiple city agencies.
Oakland inks deal to sell Coliseum to private development group
The city of Oakland has sold its share of the Coliseum to a private development group, paving the way for a multi-billion-dollar investment in East Oakland.
Boston announces plans for 10 new miles of bike lanes
Boston is adding a new stretch of bike lanes on Boylston Street to enhance safety for cyclists and promote alternative modes of transportation.
AvalonBay and Abode Lack Funding for West LA Civic Center
Market conditions may impact funding for a proposed retail village development in West Los Angeles, raising concerns about project feasibility.
London to become 'Manhattan-on-Thames' with 600 more skyscrapers in pipeline
London has 583 tall buildings of more than 20 stories in the pipeline, doubling the number built in the past decade, transforming the city skyline.
'State of Loop' report boasts Chicago Loop comeback already in full swing
Pedestrian activity in The Loop is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels during workweek hours, while weekend foot traffic exceeds 2019 numbers.
The World Trade Center Offers Case Studies in Making Space for Artists in Urban Centers
Artists face challenges in finding affordable studio spaces, with the trend in metropolitan areas towards luxury condos, impacting creative work environments.
'Save The Former Calhoun School Building' Postcards Arrive in UWS Mailboxes
Residents on the Upper West Side are opposing the conversion of a former school to a women's homeless shelter, citing the need for more schools and permanent housing.