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#sustainable-design
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

Meet Two Rising Stars Making Art Furniture From Everyday Refuse

Artists convert waste into art, focusing on sustainable practices by using reclaimed materials.
Arts
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

Meet Two Rising Stars Making Art Furniture From Everyday Refuse

Artists convert waste into art, focusing on sustainable practices by using reclaimed materials.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

America's Largest Cities, Including San Francisco, Are Quietly Sinking | KQED

The sinking of major metropolitan areas poses serious risks to infrastructure and requires proactive response measures.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

America's Largest Cities, Including San Francisco, Are Quietly Sinking | KQED

The sinking of major metropolitan areas poses serious risks to infrastructure and requires proactive response measures.
#electric-vehicles
NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

EV Charging Startup Revel Launches California Expansion

Revel launched its first California EV charging station in San Francisco, aiming to enhance urban fast charging for all EV drivers.
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Markus Schlitt appointed CEO of Holon to lead market launch of Urban driverless shuttle - Sustainable Bus

NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

EV Charging Startup Revel Launches California Expansion

Revel launched its first California EV charging station in San Francisco, aiming to enhance urban fast charging for all EV drivers.
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Markus Schlitt appointed CEO of Holon to lead market launch of Urban driverless shuttle - Sustainable Bus

Silicon Valley
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

The Boring Company's ZPIT Innovation: A Game-Changer for San Jose's Infrastructure

The Boring Company's ZPIT technology has the potential to transform urban tunneling and improve infrastructure in cities like San Jose.
#climate-change
NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

New York might be sinking, and this study shows why

NYC is sinking at alarming rates due to climate change, urban weight, and groundwater issues, putting infrastructure and real estate at risk.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

New York might be sinking, and this study shows why

NYC is sinking at alarming rates due to climate change, urban weight, and groundwater issues, putting infrastructure and real estate at risk.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads | KQED

#subsidence
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Mission District

Eyes on the Street: Valencia Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Nearing Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

City could explore a bridge, tunnel or even a gondola to get more visitors to Toronto islands | CBC News

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Mission District

Eyes on the Street: Valencia Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Nearing Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

City could explore a bridge, tunnel or even a gondola to get more visitors to Toronto islands | CBC News

#new-york-city
NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

America's Fastest EV Charging Company Had A Big Year

Gravity is revolutionizing EV charging in NYC with high-speed, reliable stations amid challenging urban constraints.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

A Key to New York City's Water Quality That's Hiding in Plain Sight

The cast-iron boxes in NYC are water sampling stations, crucial yet often overlooked.
Nearly 1,000 water sampling stations exist in NYC, serving vital public health efforts.
NYC startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

America's Fastest EV Charging Company Had A Big Year

Gravity is revolutionizing EV charging in NYC with high-speed, reliable stations amid challenging urban constraints.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

A Key to New York City's Water Quality That's Hiding in Plain Sight

The cast-iron boxes in NYC are water sampling stations, crucial yet often overlooked.
Nearly 1,000 water sampling stations exist in NYC, serving vital public health efforts.
#accessibility
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow | CBC News

Pets
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Designing for Companionship: Reimagining Urban Life with Pets

The bond between humans and pets is evolving, influencing how we design shared living spaces for emotional well-being.
Pets are increasingly recognized as important companions, prompting innovative designs for cohabitation and public spaces.
Upper West Side
fromAol
1 month ago

NYC's new 'monstrous' 5G cell towers get nasty reception in ritzy neighborhood: 'It would look good in Dubai'

Upper West Siders are unhappy with a new 5G tower, calling it an eyesore and suggesting it doesn't blend with the neighborhood.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: City

The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Toronto

Could truck side guards help save lives? Toronto considers retrofitting heavy duty vehicles | CBC News

NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Fall Repairs to Retire Costly Courthouse Sidewalk Shed: City

The Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse facade will be repaired this fall after 18 years of deterioration, aiming to restore safety and aesthetics.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Toronto

Could truck side guards help save lives? Toronto considers retrofitting heavy duty vehicles | CBC News

Los Angeles
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This simple solution could help solve the public restroom crisis

Throne is deploying free public bathrooms in L.A. to address the lack of public restrooms, utilizing technology for access and maintenance.
#district-heating
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos DW 02/27/2025

Västerås uses innovative heat battery technology to provide efficient district heating through a co-generation power plant.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos DW 02/27/2025

Västerås uses innovative heat battery technology to provide efficient district heating through a co-generation power plant.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Guerrilla activists are remaking Bay Area transit stops on their own

For many years, I had complained about the lack of seating for bus benches in Berkeley and got no response from either the city of Berkeley or AC Transit.
East Bay (California)
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in Seoul

A tragic incident in Seoul highlights the vulnerabilities of urban infrastructure, as a 20-metre-wide sinkhole swallowed a motorcyclist and injured another civilian.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ed Miliband says catastrophic fire impacting Heathrow Airport is unprecedented

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband labeled the recent catastrophic fire at a Heathrow Airport electrical substation as unprecedented, leading to extensive flight cancellations.
UK news
#sustainable-development
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Sean Duffy Makes Propaganda Film In Failed Attempt To Show Congestion Pricing Doesn't Work - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's push against congestion pricing reveals federal pushback against local transportation policies using misleading video tactics.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

That 7 train passageway at Grand Central Terminal that's been closed for ages is finally open

The MTA's recent improvements to Grand Central-42nd Street Station have significantly enhanced accessibility for 7 train riders.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

The end is near for costly 18-year-old sidewalk shed outside Brooklyn Supreme Courthouse, city says * Brooklyn Paper

The courthouse facade is badly damaged, with cracked stone and concrete, shifted granite blocks, and deteriorating brick joints, highlighting the urgent need for repairs.
Brooklyn
#cycling-safety
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
Bicycling

Photo Op: Tight Squeeze for Cyclists is Perfect Frame for Williamsburg Bridge Shutterbug - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
San Francisco

Eyes On The Street: Greenway Detour is a Hilly, Confusing Danger Zone - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
Bicycling

Photo Op: Tight Squeeze for Cyclists is Perfect Frame for Williamsburg Bridge Shutterbug - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
San Francisco

Eyes On The Street: Greenway Detour is a Hilly, Confusing Danger Zone - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

London Assembly rejects 'drug consumption room' and other Green Party plans

"The package proposed significant changes, including a drug consumption room that could improve health outcomes, but ultimately it was deemed unworkable by the Assembly."
London
#pedestrian-safety
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Brooklyn Crashes Over the Weekend, NYPD Reports

Two pedestrians were tragically killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for pedestrians in urban environments.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago
Bicycling

30 people have died on Toronto roads this year. Advocates say the city needs to do more | CBC News

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Brooklyn Crashes Over the Weekend, NYPD Reports

Two pedestrians were tragically killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns for pedestrians in urban environments.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now! - Streetsblog New York City

Canal Street poses serious safety risks for elderly pedestrians, with high accident rates and inadequate infrastructure despite being a Vision Zero priority.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago
Bicycling

30 people have died on Toronto roads this year. Advocates say the city needs to do more | CBC News

fromeuronews
6 months ago

Video. No Comment: the search for survivors in Spain's submerged car parks

The shopping centre's underground parking spaces were inundated during a severe flood that struck the southern outskirts of Valencia, causing extensive damage and disruption.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

Day Around the Bay: About 5,000 Lost Power In SF's Mission Bay Today

PG&E is working to restore power in Mission Bay after a significant outage left about 5,000 residents without electricity. They aim to have services back by 6pm, but as of now, no explanation has been provided for the outage. The incident highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure and the need for quick response to electrical failures, as communities rely heavily on consistent power for their daily activities.
Miscellaneous
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Opinion: Design EV Charging Around NYC Streets, Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City

Curbside EV charging in urban areas must prioritize efficiency and multi-modal accessibility, benefiting drivers and non-drivers alike.
#bike-lanes
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

Europe's Heat Pumps Put America's to Shame

Heat pumps can improve energy efficiency dramatically, both for individual homes and potentially for entire cities.
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago

This Seaport City Is the Most Walkable Destination on Earth - Ranking No. 1 for Active Mobility

"Given how dependent residents in Quelimane and the rest of Africa depend on walking and cycling, the urgency is higher to provide pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to maintain this modal split."
Bicycling
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