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Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
18 hours 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.
#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.
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.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
fromAol
6 hours ago

Report: New York lawmakers steered $83M to pet projects

The so-called pork-barrel grants are not awarded on a competitive or transparent basis, and most get disbursed outside the normal budget process, meaning state lawmakers never vote on the individual recipients.
New York City
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 hours 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day 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.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours 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.
#philanthropy
fromFortune
9 hours ago
Fundraising

MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead? | Fortune

Fundraising
fromFortune
9 hours ago

MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead? | Fortune

Philanthropy must urgently support those addressing inequity rather than relying on outdated strategies and empty commitments.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
fromBrooklyn Paper
9 hours 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
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
20 hours 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day 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.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Citi Bike is giving away unlimited free rides to New Yorkers for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement.
Alternative transportation
#climate-change
fromNature
1 day ago
Environment

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

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.
Environment
fromNature
1 day 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.
#san-francisco
SF politics
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
SF politics
from48 hills
5 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.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
SF politics
from48 hills
5 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.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
#homelessness
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
4 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.
Austin
fromPadailypost
4 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.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
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.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
6 days 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 hours 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.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromUnHerd
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 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.
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago
New York City

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
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.
NYC politics
fromUnHerd
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 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
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
New York City
fromJust The News
13 hours ago

DOJ to probe NYC Mayor Mamdani's 'racial equity' plan

The U.S. Department of Justice will review New York City's racial equity plan due to potential conflicts with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Venture
fromApp Developer Magazine
2 weeks ago

Foresight Secures $25M to Bridge Infrastructure Execution Gap

Foresight secured $25 million in Series A funding to enhance product development and expand internationally in infrastructure markets.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Hole-y moley! Mayor Mamdani fills NYC's 100,000th pothole this year after frigid winter | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani filled the 100,000th pothole in NYC, marking a significant milestone in road repairs after a harsh winter.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Hochul running mate Adrienne Adams funneled $435K to migrant shelter tied to federal probe

Adrienne Adams allocated $435,000 to a nonprofit under federal corruption investigation, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer funds.
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.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
4 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.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles County could raise $15-23 billion for transit improvements using Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs).
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Government backs five-council plan for Essex

The five unitary model creates sensible geographies that will empower each new council to deliver new housing in line with local needs.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
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
fromFortune
6 days ago

Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap left by microfinance and commercial banks | Fortune

"The specific barrier is capital," says Lisa George, global head of the Macquarie Group Foundation. "Without access to capital, it's very hard to get social mobility and educational mobility in life."
Fundraising
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
fromInvestigative Post
4 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
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
New York City
fromNBC New York
5 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
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
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

She Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.

Why do I get to be the runner, and these guys get to be the homeless guys on the corner? Why can't we all be runners? She didn't have an answer. It would've been easy to let that question dissolve with her footsteps. Most people would have. But Mahlum saw something in those men that others had missed.
Running
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY state considering $350M in aid to build stalled Atlantic Yards platform in Brooklyn

New York state taxpayers may fund the long-delayed Atlantic Yards platform project after developers failed to deliver affordable apartments on time.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Mamdani fires back at Menin over City Council's budget response, charges it ignores bigger financial problems | amNewYork

Mamdani stated that the City Council's budget strategy effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely, impacting vital city services and failing to solve deep financial problems.
New York City
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
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.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
New York City
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Win Big With Public-Sector Partners

Understanding the difference in purpose Unlike private businesses, which exist to make a profit, public institutions are designed to create impact - especially social and economic outcomes that benefit everyone, not just paying customers. A public agency doesn't measure its success in revenue or margins, but in how much it improves lives, builds equity and maintains public trust. This doesn't mean budgets and spending don't matter - they absolutely do - but money is not the goal. It's the tool.
World politics
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future - Streetsblog USA

The BASICS Act shifts federal transportation funding toward metro regions, enabling human-centered projects and preventing state DOTs from monopolizing funds for highways.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Housing Bureau Finds Millions More in Unspent Funds

The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. It is unclear exactly how much money is in the fund, but Council President Jamie Dunphy called councilors over the weekend to tell them they would soon learn of the specifics of what was found in the Housing Investment Fund. He told the Mercury February 2 that he did not yet know how much total funding was available.
Portland
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
US politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

HUD Poised for Likely Budget Boost, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Congress increased HUD funding to $77.3 billion, restoring support for Section 8 and homelessness grants while trimming public housing funding.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Mayor Lurie creates new government position to raise private money for S.F.

San Francisco appointed Cynthia Wong as Director of Strategic Partnerships to coordinate public-private fundraising for housing, economic revitalization, and government effectiveness.
Environment
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Got a Climate-Friendly Idea for NYCHA? This Grant Could Help Fund It

NYCHA residents can apply by Feb. 12 for grants funding resident-led climate projects, with awards from $1,500 up to $15,000.
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