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New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 days agoDOT Downsizes Very Modest Brooklyn Bike Lane Plan After Pushback - Streetsblog New York City
City reduced planned protected bike lanes in central Brooklyn after local opposition, removing the most dangerous three northern blocks and leaving only unprotected lanes elsewhere.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks agoBillionaire Real Estate Developer Threatens to Quit Carmel-by-the-Sea-5 Key Takeaways
Local opposition over parking and preservation concerns stalled the JB Pastor mixed-use development, prompting developer Patrice Pastor to reconsider investments in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks agoCity Council approves modified Lenox Hill Hospital expansion amid concerns | amNewYork
Northwell Health's reduced Lenox Hill Hospital expansion to 370 feet received unanimous City Council approval despite local opposition and concerns about construction disruption.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month agoTottenham's controversial women's training ground plan in Enfield's Whitewebbs Park gets the green light
We are devastated by the decision made by the Deputy Mayor, Jules Pipe, on behalf of the Mayor to allow Spurs to take over our precious public park. This will be a massive loss, both for nature and community.
Women
fromWIRED
2 months agoDespite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI
"I am horrified but not surprised. The flagrant violation of the Clean Air Act and the disregard for our human right to clean air, by xAI's burning of illegal methane turbines, has been stamped as permissible by the Shelby County Health Department."
Public health
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months agoDOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City
Record-low traffic fatalities were celebrated by the Adams administration amid contradictory legal efforts to remove protected bike lanes.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months agoSan Jose approves permit for new Chick-fil-A restaurant despite overwhelming opposition
The approval of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in San Jose is controversial due to local opposition, urban planning concerns, and potential job losses for existing businesses.
fromqns.com
3 months agoRamos disappointed by Senate vote but stands on principle' in opposing Metropolitan Park casino parkland bill QNS
Despite the State Senate's majority approval for the parkland alienation legislation for the Metropolitan Park casino, Senator Ramos stood against it due to community opposition.
NYC politics
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months agoBerkeley, a Look Back: Westside opposes conversion of soap plant in 1925
The almost unanimous opposition in West Berkeley against the proposed meat packing plant reflected a significant desire among local residents to maintain high-quality local industries.
East Bay (California)
fromAustin Monitor
4 months agoGeology takes center stage in Judge's Hill zoning case - Austin Monitor
"While neighbors voiced complaints at the meeting and in comments submitted with the petition over common issues like traffic safety and parking capacity, the main driver of opposition to the rezoning is mineral."
Renovation
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months agoResidents block London street to stop controversial 650,000 plan to replace parking spaces with benches
Residents in South London are opposing a costly street scheme that would replace parking with seating, fearing negative impacts on local businesses.
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