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Paris votes in favour of more 'garden streets' and pedestrianised areas

Parisians voted 66% in favor of 500 new pedestrianized 'garden streets', despite an extremely low turnout of just 4%.

The proposal aims to enhance green spaces and pedestrian areas throughout Paris.

Public health

Strategic Green Spaces: How to Make the Most of their Cooling Effects

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

7 months ago

London

Pictures reveal latest designs for O2 Centre redevelopment

Paris food

French Word of the Day: Vegetalisation

Paris food

fromwww.dw.com

Paris to increase car-free zones after city vote DW 03/24/2025

Paris will convert 500 streets into pedestrian zones, enhancing green spaces and accessibility.

Environment

fromwww.theguardian.com

Planning bill could allow developers to build without replacing local nature

Housing developers can now build on protected green spaces without local nature offsets, raising concerns about environmental impacts and community access.

Paris food

Paris votes in favour of more 'garden streets' and pedestrianised areas

Parisians voted 66% in favor of 500 new pedestrianized 'garden streets', despite an extremely low turnout of just 4%.

The proposal aims to enhance green spaces and pedestrian areas throughout Paris.

Public health

Strategic Green Spaces: How to Make the Most of their Cooling Effects

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

7 months ago

London

Pictures reveal latest designs for O2 Centre redevelopment

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

Paris food

French Word of the Day: Vegetalisation

more#urban-planning

6m plan to make parks 'cleaner, greener and more welcoming'

Over the next three years, Harrow Council plans to enhance local parks with six million funding focusing on new playgrounds, upgraded paths, and renovated buildings.

London politics

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.

London food

Grosvenor Square to be turned into wildlife haven

fromFast Company

NYC politics

As Trump boosts fossil fuels, Cleveland's mayor is making climate action personal. It's working

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.

London food

Grosvenor Square to be turned into wildlife haven

fromFast Company

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

NYC politics

As Trump boosts fossil fuels, Cleveland's mayor is making climate action personal. It's working

more#urban-design

#london

London food

'I spent a day in the place named best to live in London - and I can see why'

Walthamstow is praised for its greenery, community assets like the newly redeveloped Soho Theatre, and excellent transport links.

London politics

London mayor to 'explore' building on green belt

Sadiq Khan to consider building on London's green belt to tackle the housing crisis amid rising homelessness and rents.

London

London is officially the second-greenest city in the world

London has a rich array of green spaces, ranking second globally behind Tokyo.

London food

London is officially one of the best cities in the world for green spaces

fromCN Traveller

5 years ago

London food

The best parks in London right now

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

London food

Finsbury Circus Gardens: City of London's largest green space officially reopens to the public

London food

'I spent a day in the place named best to live in London - and I can see why'

Walthamstow is praised for its greenery, community assets like the newly redeveloped Soho Theatre, and excellent transport links.

London politics

London mayor to 'explore' building on green belt

Sadiq Khan to consider building on London's green belt to tackle the housing crisis amid rising homelessness and rents.

London

London is officially the second-greenest city in the world

London has a rich array of green spaces, ranking second globally behind Tokyo.

London food

London is officially one of the best cities in the world for green spaces

fromCN Traveller

5 years ago

London food

The best parks in London right now

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London food

Finsbury Circus Gardens: City of London's largest green space officially reopens to the public

more#london

How to Design Residential Urban Terraces: Strategies for Living Well in High Places

Terraces in dense urban cities are transforming overlooked rooftops into vital spaces for nature, leisure, and community, enhancing residential life without demanding land expansion.

Renovation

Owners get OK to transform United Center area

The Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion transformation plan for the area around the United Center.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Peek inside the plan for an NYC park that would reshape Midtown waterfront

Freedom Plaza aims to transform a vacant area into a vibrant waterfront park, enhancing urban community access to green spaces.

London startup

BIG Presents Masterplan to Turn the Jebel Ali Racecourse in Dubai into a Green Walkable District

fromianVisits

London politics

London's Pocket Parks: Westfield Park, SW10

Chicago Bulls

fromESPN.com

4 months ago

Owners get OK to transform United Center area

The Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion transformation plan for the area around the United Center.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Peek inside the plan for an NYC park that would reshape Midtown waterfront

Freedom Plaza aims to transform a vacant area into a vibrant waterfront park, enhancing urban community access to green spaces.

London startup

BIG Presents Masterplan to Turn the Jebel Ali Racecourse in Dubai into a Green Walkable District

fromianVisits

London politics

London's Pocket Parks: Westfield Park, SW10

more#urban-development

London food

fromLondon On The Inside

1 year ago

A Load of Secret London Gardens Are Opening to the Public This Weekend

London Open Gardens spotlights hidden green spaces, allowing public access to over 100 normally private areas for its 25th anniversary.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Council Member, Advocates Call For Full Restoration of NYC Parks Funding

City leaders urge for increased funding for NYC Parks Department to address staffing shortages and deteriorating conditions.

Why this leafy Surrey market town has been named one of the best places to leave

Epsom stands out for its blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, offering residents the best of both worlds while surrounded by scenic beauty.

London

Why this quaint Surrey village has been voted one of the best places to live

Ewell offers a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere while still providing easy access to local shops, transport links, and everything else you might need.

London food

#croydon

London food

Croydon named as one of London's most family-friendly boroughs

London

This popular south London park is getting a 1.5 million makeover

London food

Croydon named as one of London's most family-friendly boroughs

London

This popular south London park is getting a 1.5 million makeover

more#croydon

fromianVisits

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Tickets Alert: The ballot to visit 10 Downing Street's garden has opened

Each year, the private gardens at the back of 10 Downing Street are opened to the public for a tour, and the ballot for tickets has opened today.

London politics

The best and most beautiful walks in south east London to try this spring

If you're looking for a scenic stroll, south east London is packed with beautiful green spaces, riverside routes, and woodland trails that invite exploration.

London

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk