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Remodel
fromPortland Monthly
11 hours ago

Multnomah County Retrofits Its Libraries for the People

The renovated Albina Library transforms from a historic building into a multipurpose community hub offering ESL classes, maker spaces, teen areas, and cultural programming beyond traditional book lending.
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: It's Time to Finish Bushwick Inlet Park

Without committing to finishing the park, a mayoral approval of Monitor Point sends a clear message: the city will continue to collect on private development while deferring its public obligations.
NYC real estate
Boston food
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Vaillancourt Fountain to Stay Put At Least Another Month

The Vaillancourt Fountain removal is postponed pending an April 6 court hearing on a preliminary injunction filed by preservationists.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Portuguese granite and optimistic costings - how price of south Dublin park entrance spiralled to 800,000

The report said a substantial number of additional resources had been required to complete the project beyond what was expected. This included "bespoke items" such as special Portuguese Alvo granite paving, restraining systems, and benching units. It said substantial remeasurements of the scheme were required because of "inaccuracies and lack of information" in the original proposals.
Renovation
Education
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

When the School Becomes the City: Community-Centered Projects in the Global South

School architecture functions as a catalyst for social transformation by creating multifunctional civic spaces that integrate education, culture, sports, and community engagement within urban territories.
fromThe Haitian Times
2 weeks ago

Shirley Chisholm recreation center opens in East Flatbush

The Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center officially opened to the public on February 10 in East Flatbush, becoming the first new Parks rec center in Central Brooklyn in more than a decade and the borough's largest facility. The $141 million center is expected to serve over 41,000 residents within a 15-minute walk or transit ride. Council Member Farah N. Louis, who spearheaded the project, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani led the grand opening on February 9 alongside local and state officials, including Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, State Senator Kevin Parker, and Assemblymembers Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and Monique Chandler-Waterman.
New York City
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

When Gender Policing Backfires

Women's restroom lines are substantially longer due to anatomy, fewer toilets per female-designated facilities, inefficient restroom flow, and care-related companion needs.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

$285 million for roads, parks, and housing finally a go in Oakland

Oakland sold all $285 million in municipal bonds within a week, with strong oversubscription lowering interest costs and funding housing, infrastructure, and public facilities.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

'Con' Job: Energy Giant Cancels NYCHA E-Bike Battery-Charging Pilot - Streetsblog New York City

Con Edison canceled a planned e-bike charging pilot at four NYCHA sites, leaving New York without promised public battery charging infrastructure as e-bike fires persist.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
3 months ago

Kyndryl takeover of Solvinity leads to Dutch sovereignty scare

Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity raises concerns about Amsterdam's digital autonomy, data protection, municipal contract effects, and potential exposure under the US CLOUD Act.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How smart strategy choices can make something from nothing

The minute you land at Changi-one of the world's truly great airports-everything about the country works. Singapore is efficient, clean, and safe. It is always ranked at or near the top of the ratings for low crime rate. It has truly awesome food and great architecture. And it is incredibly prosperous. The International Monetary Fund ranks it as the country with the second-highest gross domestic product per capita in the world.
World news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

New Mexico's Free-Child-Care Gamble

New Mexico plans universal free child care as publicly funded social infrastructure, but significant implementation and access challenges could prevent full delivery.
from99% Invisible
5 years ago

Exploring The 99% Invisible City - 99% Invisible

In this episode, we explain how anchor plates help hold up brick walls; why metal fire escapes are mostly found on older buildings; what impact camouflaging defensive designs has on public spaces; who benefits from those spray-painted markings on city streets, and more. Drawing from stories in the book, we talk about everything from stoplights and crosswalks to speed cushions and easement plaques.
Books
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

City rejects claims by family of victim killed after man fell from Leaside Bridge | CBC News

City of Toronto seeks to dismiss a lawsuit over the death of Harold Lusthouse, denying liability and claiming no private duty of care exists.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
6 months ago

I Charged The 2026 BMW iX At This Ionna Rechargery. It Was My Best Pit Stop Ever

Ionna Rechargery revolutionizes EV charging with fast, user-friendly stations that serve multiple vehicle types.
fromianVisits
7 months ago

London's Pocket Parks: Hercules Road, SE1

The pocket park is a long row of Sustainable Drainage Systems and green spaces added to the road, creating a narrower road with a nicer pavement.
Renovation
California
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

Why Caltrans is widening a Bay Area highway that's going to flood

State Route 37 faces significant challenges from sea level rise and peak hour traffic congestion, prompting a costly widening project.
#electric-vehicles
fromianVisits
7 months ago

The London Buzz - 21st July 2025

A major signalling failure at London Waterloo railway station has caused severe disruption, with customers urged not to travel on South Western Railway (SWR) trains until at least 21:00 BST.
London
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

El Cerrito's library is bustling, overflowing and seismically unsafe. After 20 years, will voters finally get on board to pay for a new one?

The educational community hub at 6510 Stockton Ave. is worn like a well-read book. Built in 1948, El Cerrito's library is a quaint, mid-century modern building that is too small, seismically unsafe, built with hazardous materials and not fully accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.
Public health
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

Beach Reading: Zohran Mamdani's Answers to Streetsblog's Mayoral Candidate Survey - Streetsblog New York City

Zohran Mamdani proposes expanding pedestrian areas, protected bike lanes, and bus infrastructure to enhance New York City's transportation system post-congestion pricing.
fromTheregister
8 months ago

VMware must support Dutch govt agency's migration: Judge

The court mandated Broadcom's VMware to support RWS for two more years during their migration, highlighting the importance of software access for public infrastructure.
Tech industry
London food
fromIslands
8 months ago

The World's Most Jaw-Dropping Subway Stations, According To Experts - Islands

Some subway stations are architectural marvels, redefining public infrastructure and enhancing transit experiences.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago

Adams announces plan to build 700 affordable homes in Coney Island as part of larger 'revitalization' * Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island will gain around 700 affordable homes as part of a revitalization effort led by Mayor Eric Adams.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

'Wobbly' Millennium Bridge marks 25th anniversary

The Millennium Bridge, famous for its wobbling, has become an iconic fixture in London despite its initial issues.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
9 months ago

Trump Administration Seeks to Claw Back $4B In Funding for High-Speed Rail

The Trump administration aims to cancel $4 billion in funding for California's high-speed rail, emphasizing concerns over the project's management and viability.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

EV charging station company responds to concerns of new site across street from Bay Ridge school

Concerns from parents about an EV charging station near a school have prompted EVgo to address safety and community impact.
fromAustin Monitor
9 months ago

Downtown report: Office vacancies up, infrastructure growth continues - Austin Monitor

Jenell Moffett, chief impact officer for DAA, told Austin Monitor that while the office market has cooled, several major public infrastructure projects totaling more than $20 billion are moving forward at full speed.
Toronto startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Major parking change could benefit millions of drivers

The National Parking Platform aims to simplify parking for British drivers by allowing payments through one app instead of multiple applications, reducing frustration.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromsilive
9 months ago

Many Staten Island fire call boxes are 'out of service.' Here's why

FDNY is repairing fire alarm call boxes on Staten Island due to a large-scale outage.
UK politics
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Julia Molony: Tragic Prince Harry is like a lonely little boy, lost in a complicated world

Austerity measures proposed by Keir Starmer, aimed at addressing fiscal challenges, may provoke backlash from MPs and public discontent.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

State Supreme Court Reinforces Rules that Cities Must Maintain Safe Roads - Streetsblog California

Cities must maintain safe streets and can't evade responsibility through third-party waivers.
London food
fromianVisits
10 months ago

Charing Cross station is getting a Changing Places accessible toilet

Charing Cross station is revamping a closed pub into a Changing Places toilet, enhancing accessibility for visitors.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country

Eminent domain delays significantly hinder California's high-speed rail project, according to Governor Newsom.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
10 months ago

Andrea Jenkins elected Reform UK Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire declares an end to 'soft touch Britain' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

As I said in my speech, I thought it was important to address this because it's been soul destroying, this campaign. I've fought four general elections.
UK politics
NYC real estate
fromNewsday
10 months ago

Town of Oyster Bay launches downtown projects

The Town of Oyster Bay is launching a $13.6 million revitalization of Hicksville, closing two commuter lots and seizing four properties.
NYC politics
fromwww.austinmonitor.com
10 months ago

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 4.10.25

Today's Austin City Council meeting will address various technical code updates, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and urban infrastructure improvements.
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