#public-infrastructure
#public-infrastructure

East Bay (California)

9 mini parks in Oakland get a makeover

The Mini Parks Beautification Project enhances community spaces and honors Tomás Melero-Smith's legacy, fostering safe environments for families.

fromNewsday

1 week ago

NYC real estate

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.

fromThe Oaklandside

more#community-development

East Bay (California)

9 mini parks in Oakland get a makeover

The Mini Parks Beautification Project enhances community spaces and honors Tomás Melero-Smith's legacy, fostering safe environments for families.

#urban-development

London

Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Controversial skyscraper plans at Liverpool Street station have been replaced with a smaller, heritage-focused development led by Network Rail.

fromThe Mercury News

fromwww.austinmonitor.com

Miscellaneous

Pittsburg's 'Living Green' project revitalizes area with new walking trail

The Living Green Pittsburg project has transformed a neglected area into a safe, vibrant space for community walking and biking.

fromAustin Monitor

8 months ago

Austin

Austin to Manor Trail now complete, linking suburb to citywide trail network - Austin Monitor

The completion of the Austin to Manor Trail enhances connectivity and quality of life for residents in the rapidly growing suburb of Manor.

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

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.

London

Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Controversial skyscraper plans at Liverpool Street station have been replaced with a smaller, heritage-focused development led by Network Rail.

fromThe Mercury News

fromwww.austinmonitor.com

Miscellaneous

Pittsburg's 'Living Green' project revitalizes area with new walking trail

The Living Green Pittsburg project has transformed a neglected area into a safe, vibrant space for community walking and biking.

fromAustin Monitor

8 months ago

Austin

Austin to Manor Trail now complete, linking suburb to citywide trail network - Austin Monitor

The completion of the Austin to Manor Trail enhances connectivity and quality of life for residents in the rapidly growing suburb of Manor.

2 weeks ago

NYC politics

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.

more#urban-development

#local-authorities

UK politics

Starmer promises to clamp down on local authorities in war on potholes

The Independent's journalism is vital for diverse representation and accountability in reporting on critical issues.

UK news

Overnight visitors to Wales could pay tourism tax', Welsh government announces

Wales may implement a tourism tax, allowing local authorities to decide, aimed at sharing infrastructure costs with visitors.

UK politics

Starmer promises to clamp down on local authorities in war on potholes

The Independent's journalism is vital for diverse representation and accountability in reporting on critical issues.

UK news

Overnight visitors to Wales could pay tourism tax', Welsh government announces

Wales may implement a tourism tax, allowing local authorities to decide, aimed at sharing infrastructure costs with visitors.

more#local-authorities

Brooklyn

fromNews 12 - Default

NTSB recommends 68 bridges to be evaluated for collapse risk, including Brooklyn Bridge

The NTSB recommends 68 bridges, including the critical Brooklyn Bridge, for evaluations regarding collapse risk.

L.A. County sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire

LA County is suing Edison for extensive fire-related damages affecting infrastructure, the environment, and public health.

fromABC30 Fresno

LA County, Pasadena and Sierra Madre suing power company over Eaton Fire

Los Angeles County is suing Southern California Edison for damages linked to the Eaton Fire.

The Eaton Fire caused severe destruction and loss of life, significantly impacting the community.

fromFast Company

L.A. County sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire

LA County is suing Edison for extensive fire-related damages affecting infrastructure, the environment, and public health.

fromABC30 Fresno

LA County, Pasadena and Sierra Madre suing power company over Eaton Fire

Los Angeles County is suing Southern California Edison for damages linked to the Eaton Fire.

The Eaton Fire caused severe destruction and loss of life, significantly impacting the community.

New 7 train passageway opens at Grand Central Station, improving customer flow

New passageway for 7 line at Grand Central completed; enhances rider connections without service disruptions.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

What to know about Healey's $8 billion transportation proposal

Governor Healey's $8 billion transportation plan aims to stabilize the MBTA without tax hikes, improving public transportation and infrastructure across the state.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

New 7 train passageway opens at Grand Central Station, improving customer flow

New passageway for 7 line at Grand Central completed; enhances rider connections without service disruptions.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

What to know about Healey's $8 billion transportation proposal

Governor Healey's $8 billion transportation plan aims to stabilize the MBTA without tax hikes, improving public transportation and infrastructure across the state.

more#transportation

fromianVisits

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

London food

Tooting station gets step-free access with two new lifts

Tooting station now features step-free access with the addition of two new lifts, improving accessibility for passengers.

Dining

sobremesas: an elongated modular table system that promotes communal dining in peru

Sobremesas is a modular system designed for communal gatherings, emphasizing shared meals and conversation as key elements of social exchange.

fromStreetsblog

San Francisco

Cities Have One Less Excuse Not To Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals - Streetsblog USA

A new technology is making pedestrian signals accessible and affordable for U.S. communities.

fromSFGATE

Travel

Deadly Highway 101 intersection is getting a much-needed upgrade

Caltrans plans to build an undercrossing to reduce collisions at a deadly Highway 101 intersection in northern San Luis Obispo County.

fromLos Angeles Times

Fires and windstorms caused at least $350 million in damage to L.A. public facilities, report says

Recent wildfires in Los Angeles caused approximately $350 million damage to public infrastructure, largely due to the Pacific Palisades fire.

fromTheregister

Miscellaneous

AI pothole patrol to snap flaws in Britain's crumbling roads

Potholes result from underinvestment in infrastructure, not just environmental factors.

Surrey County Council is adopting AI to improve pothole detection and repair efficiency.

fromsfist.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Santa Cruz Mayor Isn't Committing to Rebuilding Collapsed Section of Wharf

Mayor Keeley expresses caution regarding immediate rebuilding plans for the damaged Santa Cruz Wharf.

Miscellaneous

fromTelecompetitor

New York Awards $140M for Publicly Owned Broadband Networks

New York invests $140 million in broadband expansion to enhance internet access across public networks.

fromStreetsblog

SF politics

CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures - Streetsblog California

The California ballot features numerous measures related to local funding and infrastructure, highlighting significant funding challenges faced by local governments.

Miscellaneous

fromSecret NYC

LaGuardia Was Just Deemed The Best Airport In The Country

LaGuardia Airport transformed from one of the worst to the best in the nation, winning the inaugural Forbes Travel Guide award.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Column: Bonds on the November ballot are worthwhile, but very, very costly

California's ballot measures include significant propositions for education and infrastructure, overshadowed by the presidential election focus.

Voters face key propositions impacting state debt and local funding for vital projects, against a backdrop of a pivotal presidential race.

#bike-lanes

fromwww.cbc.ca

Bicycling

Emotions run high at Bloor Street West bike lane community meeting | CBC News

The Bloor Street West bike lanes have sparked polarized opinions in the community meeting, revealing both support and opposition among attendees.

fromPadailypost

Miscellaneous

Sally Meadows seeks safer streets, even if it reduces rural feeling in Los Altos

Sally Meadows prioritizes street safety in Los Altos, even at the expense of the city's rural aesthetic.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Bicycling

Emotions run high at Bloor Street West bike lane community meeting | CBC News

The Bloor Street West bike lanes have sparked polarized opinions in the community meeting, revealing both support and opposition among attendees.

fromPadailypost

fromwww.theoaklandpress.com

Miscellaneous

Sally Meadows seeks safer streets, even if it reduces rural feeling in Los Altos

Sally Meadows prioritizes street safety in Los Altos, even at the expense of the city's rural aesthetic.

more#bike-lanes

East Bay (California)

Thieves hunting for copper are vandalizing American EV chargers

Vandalism of public EV chargers is surging in the U.S., impacting reliability and consumer confidence in electric vehicle infrastructure.

#transport-for-london

fromCyberScoop

London

British teen arrested over cyberattack on London transportation agency

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London, highlighting increasing teenage involvement in cybercrime.

London

TfL cyber attack: Thousands of passengers feared to have bank details exposed as teenager arrested

TfL's recent cyber attack is more severe than previously understood, compromising significant personal data of passengers.

fromianVisits

London

Arrest in TfL cyber hack attack as TfL warns of customer data leak

A teenager has been arrested for a cyber attack on Transport for London, which resulted in possible customer data leaks.

fromCyberScoop

London

British teen arrested over cyberattack on London transportation agency

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London, highlighting increasing teenage involvement in cybercrime.

London

TfL cyber attack: Thousands of passengers feared to have bank details exposed as teenager arrested

TfL's recent cyber attack is more severe than previously understood, compromising significant personal data of passengers.

fromianVisits

more#transport-for-london

London

Arrest in TfL cyber hack attack as TfL warns of customer data leak

A teenager has been arrested for a cyber attack on Transport for London, which resulted in possible customer data leaks.

fromMiami Herald