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Brooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

History-making: Abolitionist Place Park opens in Downtown Brooklyn after 20-year journey * Brooklyn Paper

Abolitionist Place park in Brooklyn, after 20 years, opens to the public, offering a green space and commemorating abolitionist history. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Op-ed | Setting the record straight on the Mount Prospect Park skate park * Brooklyn Paper

The proposed skateboard arena in Mount Prospect Park would significantly reduce green space in the area.
Proponents like Mayor Eric Adams are accused of avoiding public input on site selection. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Redesign eyed for Brooklyn's Columbus Park

A group of elected officials and organizations are brainstorming ideas to reimagine Columbus Park in Downtown Brooklyn
One idea is to transform a parking lot into more green space for kids and families [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
London

London's High Line Will Echo Its New York Inspiration, With Local Notes

The Camden High Line is a planned public park that aims to transform a disused rail bridge and surrounding areas in north London into a thriving green space.
The park will be elevated 25 feet above the streets, providing a different view of London and a sense of escape from the bustling city below. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

City Hall to rule on Wimbledon's 200million expansion plan

Mayor Sadiq Khan has recused himself from the decision-making process on a planning application to transform the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course.
The deputy mayor of planning, Jules Pipe, has called in the planning application for a full planning hearing after a disagreement between local councils.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) claims to have received overwhelming support for the project, stating that it will secure the long-term future of the Wimbledon championships. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

Locals hit back at Spurs' football plans for green and biodiverse' space

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is facing opposition from local residents over plans to develop a women's football academy on public green space.
Whitewebbs Park, the proposed site for the academy, is rich in wildlife and home to many species, making it a valuable green space in north London. [ more ]
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Time Out London
6 months ago
London

Earls Court could soon be home to a massive new neighbourhood

Earls Court could see a new entire neighborhood built with 4,000 homes, retail and leisure space, and workspaces.
The development will include three new venues, the largest of which will have space for at least 1,000 visitors.
The project aims to keep 60% of the land free from buildings and will plant 1,000 trees across the site. [ more ]
Streetsblog
6 months ago
San Francisco

Golden Gate Greenway Funding Approved - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco County Transportation Authority has authorized $1 million to fund the Golden Gate Greenway project in the Tenderloin district.
The project aims to close lanes on a block of Golden Gate Avenue to create green space and improve pedestrian safety.
The temporary implementation of the Golden Gate Greenway during the pandemic received support from the community and is now being made permanent. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

$2.7 Million Homes in New York, Florida and Michigan

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