"The new esplanade is a cornerstone of our vision for Halletts Point. This space opens up a stretch of Astoria's shoreline that has been inaccessible for decades, while offering a meaningful, immersive connection to the natural landscape."
Boyd's career as an influential political figure began in 1958 when she became the first African American to work in the county commissioner's office, where she later helped others gain employment.
The residents living near the planned construction sites have faced confusion and fear due to poor communication about timing and logistics concerning their housing situations.
The $200 million redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory aims to transform the building into a regional destination with various facilities, including a 17,000-seat event center.
Richards emphasized the need for involvement of local residents and stated that just 2% of residents in the nearby Ravenswood and Queensbridge Houses are employed locally, highlighting a significant opportunity for economic improvement through the transformation of the plant.
"We are always better off as a community when those on the ground who understand the unique contours of each neighborhood can directly access new resources for local placemaking and activations."
The City's Economic Development Corporation has proposed a redevelopment plan for Brooklyn's Red Hook waterfront that prioritizes market-rate housing while attempting to stabilize remaining port facilities.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced 20 winners of the 2025 National Awards, recognizing significant contributions to architecture across the UK.
The Case Study 2.0 program enables homeowners to select from a catalog of designs, accelerating the rebuilding process in fire-affected areas like Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
It's brilliant to see the wonderful new pitch now officially opened, and we're very grateful indeed for all the kind and generous support we've had to make this dream become a reality.
"I think this community deserves to be invested in the highest amount, considering the historical disinvestment and the ripping apart particularly of Black communities. Historically in Oakland, we deserve even more funding beyond baseline amount."
The design of the Kuakata Training Center demonstrates a strong commitment to climate-resilient architecture that responds effectively to the environmental challenges faced by coastal communities in Bangladesh.
