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Austin

Council calls for more trees and green infrastructure - Austin Monitor

City Council approved increasing trees and pedestrian access

Effort to create a resilient and sustainable urban environment [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

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. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Relief as San Francisco public toilet finally opens and not for $1.7m after all

Residents celebrated the opening of a public restroom in San Francisco's Noe Valley town square after a tumultuous project that originally cost $1.7m. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

In 1st, SF supervisors overturn Mayor Breed's veto of controversial housing legislation

Supervisors overturned the mayor's veto in an 8 to 3 vote

Legislation imposes height and density limits on specific areas to preserve historic buildings. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

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. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay real estate

State green lights Cupertino's housing plan for more than 4,500 new homes

Cupertino receives approval for housing plan to add 4,500+ homes by 2031 after significant delay and legal challenges. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

East Bay (California)

Sunnyvale to accelerate its housing growth - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale's housing plans were approved by the state, with 45 programs to increase development.

City aims to build 11,966 new homes by 2031, with 6,709 below market rate. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin

Austin will spend $87 million on property in Southeast Austin for affordable housing - Austin Monitor

City Council approved $87 million for 107 acres in Austin for affordable housing.

The project aims to build 1,100 units, prioritize affordable housing, and leverage public transit. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

How can SF build more homes in one of most densest US cities after affordable housing bond passed?

Voters in San Francisco support building more affordable housing, obligated to add 82,000 units by 2031.

City leaders are pushing for more housing by loosening regulations to address the housing crisis. [ more ]

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The Center Square

1 week ago

Chicago

'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. [ more ]

therealdeal.com

1 week ago

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. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

4 weeks ago

Mayor Karen Bass urges business, philanthropic leaders to help fund homeless housing

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges financial support from private sector to combat homelessness. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

18 years ago

Vanishing points

Los Angeles is a city that has a tendency to prioritize progress over preserving its past.

Many historical landmarks and neighborhoods in Los Angeles have been lost over the years. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

18 years ago

Vanishing points

Los Angeles is a city that has a tendency to prioritize progress over preserving its past.

Many historical landmarks and neighborhoods in Los Angeles have been lost over the years. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

1 week ago

London

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. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Sadiq Khan hails results of scheme aimed at revitalising London high streets at night

Sadiq Khan's Night Time Enterprise Zones program boosted high street spending by 70% in Bromley, 31% in Vauxhall, and 63% in Woolwich.

Grants awarded to Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth boroughs led to increased spending, footfall, and safety measures in designated zones. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 days ago

New York City

The Battle for The Streets of New York

Congestion pricing plan in New York City aims to address street congestions and improve safety and public transportation. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium

Chicago Bears propose $5bn enclosed stadium next to Soldier Field, seeking public funding for the project. [ more ]

ESPN.com

3 weeks ago

Chicago Bears

Bears unveil $5B proposal for new dome stadium

The Bears proposed a $5 billion enclosed stadium next to Soldier Field, requesting public funding, aiming to revamp the lakefront area. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Affordable housing, transportation at center of Redwood City's State of the City

Redwood City was one of the first in San Mateo County to pass a state-mandated plan to build more housing.

Redwood City has seen progress in developing housing units, with 3,000 units in the pipeline out of the expected 4,588 by 2031. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Morgan Hill State of the City speech paints city as a future tourism hub

Mayor's vision for Morgan Hill as a tourism destination through youth sports

Initiatives launched by Mayor Turner for community reading and health programs. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC food

A Taiwanese Chain With 'Money Cakes' Lands in Flushing

Taiwanese vendor Money Cake offers unique wheel cakes with innovative flavors like pepperoni pizza and chicken pesto.

Japanese restaurant Tokugawa opens a new location with a diverse menu including sushi, sashimi, and omakase options. [ more ]

Austin Monitor

Austin

Black arts collective wants progress on city's African American cultural district - Austin Monitor

East Austin Creative Coalition aims to unite creatives for job opportunities and to advocate for the African American Culture and Heritage District.

The group seeks city support to promote their registry and push for the implementation of plans outlined in the 2021 resolution. [ more ]

Mission Local