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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

SHINE DOWN: 7 spots where you can see breathtaking sunsets in NYC

New York City parks provide beautiful sunset views, offering a connection to nature amidst the urban environment.
New York City
fromCity Limits
8 hours ago

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

New York City aims to reduce construction scaffolding while ensuring safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
8 hours ago

This sunny European city has just been voted the world's most colourful

Lisbon is the world's most vibrant city, scoring 100/100 with 2,633,070 unique colors.
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Opinion | What's that mysterious sound in Times Square? Look down.

Max Neuhaus created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that blends urban noise with art, designed to be experienced without any visible markers.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The sun may be shining but beware eating alfresco it can turn into an absolute indignity

Alfresco eating can be challenging and embarrassing, especially without proper seating and utensils.
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Books for Brooklyn Urban Design and History Lovers

Topics include the lives of Brooklynites, the history of fountains, and the shaping of New York City's urban environment. For those on the hunt for a volume that will appeal to the urban design or history lover on their gift list, we've rounded up a collection of books that offer some deep dives into topics that impact the borough and the city.
Brooklyn
Public health
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Car Harms: The Physical and Mental Health Effects of Noise and the Lessening of Social Values - Streetsblog New York City

Chronic car and truck traffic noise causes physiological harm, including hearing loss and increased risk to circulatory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal health, degrading urban well-being.
frommissionlocal.org
7 months ago

Day 158 at the 16th Street Plaza: A tale of two streets

The heightened law enforcement presence may explain why so few people remained near 16th and Mission. Across the street, beside the U.S. Bank, only one vendor quietly sold roses and sunflowers.
SF politics
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago

This Is the No. 1 City in the World for Green Space-and It Has Tropical Weather, Tree-lined Corridors, and Giant Urban Parks

Medellín, known as the 'City of Eternal Spring,' boasts a remarkable 92 percent satisfaction rate from locals regarding its green spaces, according to a recent global survey.
Travel
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
9 months ago

Revolutionary brake discs solve the problem of hidden air pollution in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent studies show that brake dust accounts for up to 20% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides, especially during rush hours.
Alternative transportation
#mission-street
fromMission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Day 91 at the 16th St. Plaza: A fire and DPW crews floods the zone

The Department of Public Works quickly addressed trash issues on Mission Street after early morning reports.
Community efforts, including homeless residents, contribute to the cleanup of local streets.
fromMission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

Day 82 at the 16th St. Plaza: Eight pipes, foil, and 'I gotta eat.'

Mission Street's west side is marked by vibrant vending but also significant drug use concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Fly-tipper caught dumping bed by London roadside is fined 4,600

Brent Council emphasizes its zero-tolerance stance on fly-tipping, evidenced by a significant increase in fines and surveillance efforts to deter offenders.
London politics
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago

BirdAid concept brings biodegradable splint for injured urban birds - Yanko Design

BirdAid is an innovative, biodegradable splint designed to provide immediate first aid to injured wild birds, particularly in urban environments.
Alternative medicine
fromMission Local
11 months ago

Day 65 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: a plaza newcomer security guard

The police officers would usually check the alleyways but leave people alone if they were on their own. Dispersed crowds would often return.
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Things can only get better with less noise in Leicester Square | Brief Letters

The court rightly ruled that this was unacceptable. For those disturbed by the noise, in the words of the song, things can only get better.
London politics
NYC politics
fromqns.com
1 year ago

Council passes tree care legislation to clarify pruning and removal procedures QNS

New NYC legislation clarifies tree care processes and enhances transparency for residents.
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