Brookfield to Buy 70 Acres in Irvine For Housing Project
Brookfield to buy 70 acres in Irvine for $654 million, plans 1,200+ homes. Last residential village in city.
Gateway Village to include 927 homes, with average size of 1,844 sq ft. Plans to start in 2026-2027, with proceeds paying for asphalt plant purchase. [ more ]
DOT Aims to Build First Avenue Tunnel Bike Lane Before September's UN General Assembly - Streetsblog New York City
The city plans to reroute the First Avenue protected bike lane through an underground tunnel permanently before the UN General Assembly in September. [ more ]
Londoners want next Mayor to improve London's cycling infrastructure
Cycling in London is 40% faster than driving, highlighting the benefits of active travel and the need for improved cycling infrastructure in cities. [ more ]
Hollywood Boulevard is a top tourist destination but faces challenges like traffic, homelessness, vacancies, and noise pollution.
City officials are planning improvements to make Hollywood Boulevard more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly before major events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. [ more ]
Safety Activists Close a Lane on Franklin - Streetsblog San Francisco
A community group took action in installing a lane reduction on Franklin Street in San Francisco after a long delay by the city.
The lane reduction initiative was aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians and reducing speeding near an elementary school in response to a tragic incident. [ more ]
In Brooklyn, a Fight Over Paving Parkland for Skateboarding
The city plans to build a large skate park in Mount Prospect Park, Brooklyn, sparking opposition from nearby residents due to concerns about the impact on green space.
The proposed skateboarding facility in Mount Prospect Park, known as the Brooklyn Skate Garden, is part of a larger $24.8 million project by Mayor Eric Adams to create four skateboarding spots across different boroughs. [ more ]