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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Boston food

This Kentucky Town Is the Bourbon Capital of the World-and It Just Got Its First Luxury Hotel With a Pool and a Hidden Speakeasy

fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Boston food

This Kentucky Town Is the Bourbon Capital of the World-and It Just Got Its First Luxury Hotel With a Pool and a Hidden Speakeasy

#real-estate-development
#real-estate
NYC politics
fromNextcity
2 months ago

Reclaiming a Human-Scaled Vision of New York City

The struggle between residents and the real estate industry over urban development profoundly impacts the cultural and historical fabric of cities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Heights Hotel to be Turned Into Homes

The Hotel Bossert will be converted into residences while honoring its historic significance.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Latest in the Hotel Bossert Saga: It's Going Residential

The Hotel Bossert will not reopen as a luxury hotel, but as residential units under new ownership.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
11 months ago

Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's Only Skyscraper, Is Getting a New Beginning After Months of Controversy

The Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper, has a new owner and a renewed effort for preservation after years of legal disputes.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Two Boston office buildings approved for housing conversions

Two office buildings in Boston's Financial District and North End are being converted into housing units, including affordable housing.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Former Greenpoint event space to become housing

Double U Development is converting a historic building in Greenpoint into a mixed-use complex with residential and retail spaces.
NYC politics
fromNextcity
2 months ago

Reclaiming a Human-Scaled Vision of New York City

The struggle between residents and the real estate industry over urban development profoundly impacts the cultural and historical fabric of cities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Heights Hotel to be Turned Into Homes

The Hotel Bossert will be converted into residences while honoring its historic significance.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Latest in the Hotel Bossert Saga: It's Going Residential

The Hotel Bossert will not reopen as a luxury hotel, but as residential units under new ownership.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
11 months ago

Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's Only Skyscraper, Is Getting a New Beginning After Months of Controversy

The Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper, has a new owner and a renewed effort for preservation after years of legal disputes.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Two Boston office buildings approved for housing conversions

Two office buildings in Boston's Financial District and North End are being converted into housing units, including affordable housing.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Former Greenpoint event space to become housing

Double U Development is converting a historic building in Greenpoint into a mixed-use complex with residential and retail spaces.
#community
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

What's happening with Miami's Olympia Theater? Sale could get approval this week

"You will be inspired when you walk through these doors. You'll realize Miami can never let go of this asset, never give it away or sell it," former city commissioner and current mayoral candidate Ken Russell said during a rally outside the theater last week.
Miami
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California city's largest project ever replaces historic bridge by Highway 101

The Traffic Way Bridge was built in 1932 to reroute traffic for drivers headed into town by bypassing a hard turn on Branch Street.
California
#home-renovation
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I Turned My Rent-Stabilized Childhood Home Into a Stunning New York City Palace'

Hattie Kolp transformed her childhood home in Manhattan into a modern dwelling while preserving its historic design.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I Turned My Rent-Stabilized Childhood Home Into a Stunning New York City Palace'

Hattie Kolp's transformation of her childhood Manhattan home highlights the potential of historic residences when blended with modern renovations.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I Turned My Rent-Stabilized Childhood Home Into a Stunning New York City Palace'

Hattie Kolp transformed her childhood home in Manhattan into a modern dwelling while preserving its historic design.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'I Turned My Rent-Stabilized Childhood Home Into a Stunning New York City Palace'

Hattie Kolp's transformation of her childhood Manhattan home highlights the potential of historic residences when blended with modern renovations.
#trump-administration
fromFortune
1 week ago
Renovation

Jerome Powell sends point-by-point response to White House about Fed office renovations

fromFortune
1 week ago
Renovation

Jerome Powell sends point-by-point response to White House about Fed office renovations

#urban-development
Mission District
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Will the Creation of a Historic District in San Francisco Hold Back New Housing?

Historic preservation debates highlight the conflict between honoring the past and addressing urgent housing needs in San Francisco.
Mission District
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Will the Creation of a Historic District in San Francisco Hold Back New Housing?

Historic preservation debates highlight the conflict between honoring the past and addressing urgent housing needs in San Francisco.
#cultural-heritage
#interior-design
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Tour a Transformed LA Oasis Inspired by History and Travel

Interior designer Lisa Koch transformed a 1937 property, blending history with modern aesthetics to create a cohesive and inviting living space.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Tour a Transformed LA Oasis Inspired by History and Travel

Interior designer Lisa Koch transformed a 1937 property, blending history with modern aesthetics to create a cohesive and inviting living space.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Valance House's medival moat set to be restored

The long-term plans also include repairs to the manor house itself as well as a review of the 1929 extension.
Renovation
#urban-design
#urban-planning
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Feds say former Sunset site is eligible for historic designation

The property at 80 Willow Road isn't officially on the National Register of Historic Places because the owner objected to the listing, but the California Environmental Quality Act requires the property owner to complete an environmental impact report regarding the history.
Renovation
#affordable-housing
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Miami Beach's Historic Art Deco District Could Be Bulldozed in Favor of High-Rise Towers

Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco buildings face demolition under new housing laws, risking the community's identity.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Miami Beach's Historic Art Deco District Could Be Bulldozed in Favor of High-Rise Towers

Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco buildings face demolition under new housing laws, risking the community's identity.
#gothic-revival
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Heights' St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church awarded $45,000 Sacred Sites grant for restoration * Brooklyn Paper

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights will receive $45,000 from the Sacred Sites grant for restoration of its tower and east facade.
Brooklyn
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

In This 860-Square-Foot NYC Loft, Patina and History Give Way for New Life

Gabriel Yuri transformed a partially restored historic apartment in NoHo, emphasizing the importance of preserving character and charm while renovating.
Renovation
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Historic mansion was left 'literally gutted' after unlawful work

The Rookery, a Grade II-listed mansion, will be restored after prior unlawful modifications, allowing it to regain its historical features and function.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

In This 860-Square-Foot NYC Loft, Patina and History Give Way for New Life

Gabriel Yuri transformed a partially restored historic apartment in NoHo, emphasizing the importance of preserving character and charm while renovating.
Renovation
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Historic mansion was left 'literally gutted' after unlawful work

The Rookery, a Grade II-listed mansion, will be restored after prior unlawful modifications, allowing it to regain its historical features and function.
#renovation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK's oldest synagogue fights City skyscrapers plan

Bevis Marks Synagogue, the oldest in the UK, faces risks from nearby skyscraper developments, threatening its essential sky view for Jewish worship.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

World's first prisoner of war camp in Cambridgeshire to open to the public

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, expressed that the Norman Cross prison depot site, integral to our history, will provide valuable insights into the lives and crafts of French prisoners during the Napoleonic wars. This initiative not only preserves history but also aims to foster public engagement with our heritage.
UK news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lowell's iconic 'Sun' signs get a new glow

The iconic twin "Sun" signs perched on top of the historic Sun Building in Lowell were beginning to lose their neon glow.
Renovation
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Long-closed San Jose movie house may be preserved and gain new purpose

The decision to preserve the Burbank Theater's historic exterior and much of its interior reflects a commitment to blend modern services with cultural heritage.
Renovation
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Historic New York lighthouse was vandalized and set on fire

This was a truly despicable act, and we will do everything we can to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
Renovation
#restoration
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored with $8.9 million funding, enhancing its historical significance and visual appeal.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland's iconic California Hotel, vital housing for the formerly homeless, is in turmoil

The California Hotel in Oakland, despite its historic significance and renovation, struggles with tenant satisfaction and living conditions.
NYC LGBT
fromsilive
1 month ago

Pride 2025: Meet the man who's saving Staten Island's hidden treasures one park at a time

John Kilcullen exemplifies dedication to nature preservation and community activism as director of Conference House Park on Staten Island.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'A lot of hysteria': Wealthy Calif. coastal city is now a high-risk fire zone

Carmel's historic charm is threatened by new designations as a high-risk fire zone, raising concerns among residents about potential changes.
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Chicago suburb plans to take ownership of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home through eminent domain

The house where Pope Leo XIV was raised is being auctioned, but Dolton village plans to preserve it as a historic site, ensuring its story continues.
Chicago
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Roof of centuries-old Chinese tower partially collapses, video shows

Hundreds of tiles fell from the 650-year-old Fengyang Drum Tower in China's Anhui province Monday, sending crowds running for safety as the roof collapsed.
Renovation
#nottoway-plantation
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Survey says Austin could benefit from promoting historic structures - Austin Monitor

The city, interested members of the public and HHM & Associates, Inc. are surveying historic sites in Austin to attract history-oriented tourists while preserving cultural heritage.
Austin
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

History-rich Brooklyn Heights churches featured in New York Landmarks Conservancy's Sacred Sites Weekend

The Sacred Sites Open House highlights the importance of religious architecture through tours, performances, and community engagement.
Over 70 congregations participate in showcasing their historic sites.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Activists Move to Reclaim Compton's Cafeteria Site From Private Prison Operator

LGBTQ advocates have the right to challenge operations of a GEO Group facility at a historically significant site in San Francisco.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Wealthy California city shrugs off report of 'neglected' waterfront

The Monterey Wharves are a symbol of the City's unique charm and contribute to the community's financial well-being. However, people may not be aware that the cost of repairing the necessary structural elements and maintaining these intricate structures far exceeds the income generated from them.
Portland food
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