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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Residents felt 'intimidated' in councillor flags row

A councillor apologized for inflammatory responses to residents' complaints about St George's flags, citing personal rather than professional communication.
#boston
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago
Boston real estate

Can office-to-housing conversions revive Boston's downtown?

Boston's office-to-residential conversion program aims to transform vacant office spaces into housing, addressing both housing shortages and office vacancies.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Boston

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 hour ago

Can office-to-housing conversions revive Boston's downtown?

Boston's office-to-residential conversion program aims to transform vacant office spaces into housing, addressing both housing shortages and office vacancies.
Boston
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

I recently counted the people who would notice if I disappeared for a week - not from social media, from actual life - and the number was smaller than I expected and larger than zero, which somehow made it worse - Silicon Canals

Counting how many people would notice one's absence reveals the depth of personal connections and the impact of presence in relationships.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Beasts of no party: the curious history of America's animal mayors

Ringo, a dog, won the mayoral election in Divide, Colorado, continuing the tradition of animal mayors in the town.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 hour ago

Sustainability-Focused Park Slope House Tour Returns in May

The Park Slope House Tour showcases eco-friendly homes and architectural features, promoting sustainability in the neighborhood.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 hour ago

8 Best Places to Live in Maryland, According to Local Real Estate Experts

"Baltimore is a decent-sized city but functions more like a cluster of smaller towns, even within the city itself. Neighborhoods can feel worlds apart," says Kenneth Fagan, senior vice president and regional manager of Long & Foster Real Estate/Luxury Portfolio International. "Roland Park has large, high-end homes, while Waterfront-everything from Fells Point to Harbor East-offers smaller homes, great walkability, and wonderful restaurants."
Washington DC
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

Commentary: Hollywood residents want more for their tax dollars. Councilman says he's trying

Hollywood's Lexington Park will not receive a new playground due to safety concerns and lack of funding.
#relocation
Austin
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

Moving from California to Texas initially seemed promising, but ultimately did not fit the family's long-term needs.
Austin
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

Moving from California to Texas initially seemed promising, but ultimately did not fit the family's long-term needs.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
11 hours ago

Climate and Collective Use: Architectural Permeability in Latin America

Architecture in Latin America often features open structures that enhance connectivity with the environment, prioritizing lightness and permeability over traditional enclosure.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 hours ago

design for democracy: how world design capital frankfurt rheinmain activates civic agency

'We understand design not as a passive product to be consumed, but as an active dialogue. Our DNA is about involving people so they don't just 'attend' an event, but literally take part in shaping it.'
Online Community Development
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 hours ago

Speed-to-lead: Your Strongest Competitive Advantage in Homebuilding is Response Time

The demand for faster information has driven an evolution in consumer behavior. Buyers are researching multiple communities and submitting inquiries to several builders in rapid succession.
Online marketing
Mission District
from48 hills
13 hours ago

Pushing back against a radical move to change SF's housing and drug policy - 48 hills

San Francisco is reconsidering established housing and substance use policies, particularly the Housing First approach, amidst limited media coverage.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
19 hours ago

Latest proposals on ULA redos leave resi out in cold

A division in the real estate industry is emerging over proposed changes to Measure ULA, with differing views from single-family residential and commercial sectors.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Sunnyvale slow to help homeless people living in RVs - San Jose Spotlight

"I have lived experience living in a car and being homeless. Safe parking is really probably your best benefit." - Drew Siegler, advocate.
East Bay real estate
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn News: A Prospect Heights Housing Lottery

Affordable housing lottery opens for a new development in Prospect Heights with 258 apartments and various amenities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
Social justice
fromAxios
2 days ago

Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them

The multiracial population in the U.S. grew significantly from 2010 to 2020, with implications for how race is measured and understood.
Yoga
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Basic Space: Designed for Calm, Built for Community

Basic Space in Camberwell is an inviting yoga studio designed to foster inclusivity and community through its thoughtful architecture and materials.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

My family of 5 moved in with my parents. We pitch in with household bills and cooking, and we give each other space.

Living with parents can create a supportive family dynamic with established ground rules and shared routines.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

'We're not done': Mayor says Toronto will fight provincial plan to take part of waterfront park | CBC News

"That is not democracy. That is a power grab," Chow told a crowd of people. "To the provincial government, you do not get to erase this park without a fight. And to the people standing here and to every Torontonian, we need your voice - talk to your neighbours, make some noise. This park belongs to you and we are going to keep it that way."
Canada news
Philosophy
fromMindful
2 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

First-time buyers shrinking presence what it means for agents

The decline of first-time buyers to 21% shifts real estate agents' focus from volume to expertise and long-term client relationships.
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing - Portland Mercury

"We're here on behalf of the people who put us here, and who need to know that their government is accountable to them, and that we, their representatives, will ask questions and investigate discrepancies on their behalf," said District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal.
Portland
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
#san-jose
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Op-ed: Say no to commercial advertising on San Jose's downtown sidewalks - San Jose Spotlight

Wayfinding signs in San Jose are criticized for duplicating smartphone information and failing to generate significant revenue despite city support.
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Has San Francisco made West SoMa into a crime containment zone?

Molina's job is to keep sidewalks clear of people sitting or lying down on the pavement. If he sees people using drugs in the open, he tells them to move along.
SOMA, SF
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Having a Cow Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul proposed a deal to drop changes to joint and several liability in exchange for support on her car insurance premium cut proposal.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A Bad Place To Live - Above the Law

The U.S. may experience its first annual population decline due to low growth rates and decreasing fertility.
Higher education
from48 hills
5 days ago

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Reclaiming the Street: Alejandra Ferrera on Architecture and Urban Life in Honduras

Alejandra Ferrera emphasizes that the security-driven design, while functional at the time, has led to a fragmented urban experience where streets serve only as transit voids, lacking social engagement.
Madrid food
NYC music
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | Viral NYC creators are giving lonely seniors their dream day - from disco dancing to Coney Island nights

Nostalgia-minded TikTokkers are reviving joyful experiences for seniors in New York City, allowing them to relive cherished memories from their youth.
#housing-policy
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Homeowners shift toward stay and upgrade' mindset, Citizens finds

Homeowners prioritize financial security and renovations over relocation, with a strong demand for home improvement and a need for better financing education.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Homeowners shift toward stay and upgrade' mindset, Citizens finds

Homeowners prioritize financial security and renovations over relocation, with a strong demand for home improvement and a need for better financing education.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Honesty and gratitude are key when sharing news of homeownership with friends who may not have the same opportunities.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Mateo overhauls dangerous intersection to better protect pedestrians, cyclists

Safety improvements at a dangerous San Mateo intersection include protected bike lanes, new signals, and enhanced pedestrian crossings.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

While Many NYCHA Residents Remain Skeptical of Private Management, This Red Hook Tenant Leader Sees An Opportunity

Red Hook West is moving forward with the PACT program to enhance public housing and tenant involvement.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City

Safer street design is essential to reduce injuries from biking and electric micromobility, not restrictive laws.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

If someone over 65 has stopped initiating contact with people they used to be close to, psychology says something far more complex than losing interest is happening - Silicon Canals

Friendships after 65 require significant effort, and many men struggle to maintain them due to societal expectations and personal challenges.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families - and they're struggling to respond to rising singles

The rise of single adults is reshaping religious institutions and their community dynamics.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Neighbors Help Longtime Bed Stuy Family Fight Eviction

A protest against the eviction of longtime residents in Bed Stuy escalated into violence involving police and local council members.
fromState of the Planet
3 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the hardest truth about aging isn't that your body slows down - it's that you become invisible in rooms you used to command, and most people never acknowledge this shift because it implies something they're not ready to admit about how much of their identity was built on being seen - Silicon Canals

Aging invisibly is a significant issue, where older individuals feel unnoticed and undervalued in social contexts.
Austin
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Queens Civic Panel Endorses Mamdani's Super-Sized Astoria Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The community board supports Mayor Mamdani's plan for protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What you need to know as Sutton heads into local elections

The Liberal Democrats are likely to retain control in Sutton despite losing some seats to Reform UK.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Mountain View shelves plan that could displace RV dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Councilmember Lucas Ramirez raised concerns that the bike lanes were being used as a pretext for getting rid of the RVs, leading to the decision to shelve the project.
East Bay real estate
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Bayview Buzz: Much-loved neighborhood shuttle with live another day

The Bayview Community Shuttle will continue operating for two more years due to secured funding, benefiting residents with improved transit access.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
6 days ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.
#housing-affordability
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

New group looks to scrap the binary, keep Measure ULA's fate local

Industry trade groups propose amendments to the mansion tax instead of eliminating it, aiming to address unintended consequences and improve funding transparency.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The forgotten generation isn't the young people struggling to find their place in the world - it's the retirees sitting in fully paid-off houses with lifetimes of experience, waiting for a phone call that the modern world no longer knows it's supposed to make - Silicon Canals

Older adults possess valuable experience but are often overlooked and isolated in contemporary society.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'We can't be classist' - Cluid Housing official criticised for saying tenants 'don't know how to behave with each other'

Building grounds attendants help new residents adjust to community living in housing complexes.
New York City
fromQNS
4 days ago

Mamdani unveils NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses - QNS

NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda includes electric vehicle stations, eco-friendly stoves, and improved heating systems for better living conditions.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

NAR's strategic plan gets a tune-up as leadership pushes for faster results

Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR, stated, "Rebuilding trust requires more than words—it requires visible progress. That's why we're committed to sharing clear, regular updates that show members how this work is making a real difference."
Real estate
Mission District
fromKqed
5 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A moment that changed me: I thought landlords were unchallengeable until I met one of mine at a party

A chance encounter with a former landlord reveals the complexities of tenant-landlord relationships and personal feelings of powerlessness.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Rockridge Trader Joe's Could Be Redeveloped as Senior Living Towers

Align Real Estate proposes a large senior living development at the Rockridge Trader Joe's site in Oakland, featuring two high-rise towers.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Developers Buy Contested Atlantic Avenue Site in Brooklyn

Developers have acquired key properties in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan area to pursue a mixed-use project aligned with new zoning rules.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I retired into a neighborhood full of people I'd lived beside for twenty years and realized I didn't actually know a single one of them - Silicon Canals

Retirement reveals decades of disconnection from one's neighborhood community due to work-centered priorities and lifestyle patterns.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The city that swapped parking for green space

Though they're individually tiny, parking spots quietly play a dominant role in shaping urban landscapes. Most US cities dedicate at least 25% of their developable land to them. Some, even more. That land usage doesn't only determine the way a city looks. It also means covering large swathes of urban areas in heat-absorbing asphalt, which contributes to making summers hotter and heightens the risk of flooding since it prevents drainage during storms and heavy rainfall.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Want to be part of a village? You might need to get out of your comfort zone

People say it takes a village to do difficult things: raise a child, sustain a community, build a barn. But we don't often talk a lot about what it takes to be a villager. What does it mean to not just be in a community, but to help create one? Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, says the key is to put yourself out there, even if it's scary.
Relationships
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
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