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SFGATE
1 week ago
California

Big tech could help fund a new California state park

An effort funded by big tech, including Apple, aims to restore a crucial floodplain near Sacramento for wildlife, particularly the Chinook salmon population. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
London

Deep Beneath London, Onetime Bomb Shelters Will Become a Tourist Attraction

London Underground's Kingsway Exchange tunnels may transform into a tourist destination with art installations and attractions by 2027. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

This historic London train station waiting room has been restored

Tottenham's Bruce Grove station waiting room has been restored to its original Victorian design.
The restoration project also included three other spaces, creating a new community space, staff mess room, and storage facility. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
London

Alexandra Palace: Restoring a north London icon

Alexandra Palace is receiving funding from Historic England to restore its derelict offices.
The restoration project is part of the celebration for the 150th anniversary of the Grade II listed site. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

From New England to Notre-Dame, a U.S. Carpenter Tends to a French Icon

The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral involves traditional carpenters and woodworking specialists from a tight-knit international community.
The project has brought together nearly 500 journeyman, craftsmen, and supervisors to work on rebuilding the cathedral using manual tools and techniques. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopens in grand restoration, return to Baroque splendor * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopened after 5-year restoration project.
Interior restoration preserved original architecture and detailing. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

DOT celebrates Brooklyn Bridge 'glow up,' iconic span will be lit for first time since 1983 * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City will be getting new LED lighting for the new year.
The new lighting system cost $2.4 million to implement and is expected to last for 20 years. [ more ]
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