New York Advocates Urge Mayor to Fund School Streets Promise
Advocates are calling on Mayor Mamdani to allocate $20 million in the upcoming budget for the city's School Streets program, aiming to…
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Heat, flooding, drainage, trees, air quality and low-carbon streets.
Streetsblog SF Launches Video Initiative to Expand Urbanism Coverage
Streetsblog San Francisco is introducing a video channel to reach a wider audience and deepen its coverage of urbanism issues, seeking reader…
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Energy-Water Nexus Offers Path to Resilient Communities
As climate pressures and urban growth intensify, a more integrated approach to infrastructure planning is needed to create communities better equipped to…
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New York City Commits $6.4 Million Annually to Expand Open Streets Program
Mayor Mamdani's budget secures a baseline of $6.4 million per year through 2030 for the popular Open Streets initiative, aiming to provide…
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SoFi Stadium Workers Secure Historic Contract Ahead of World Cup 2026
A potential strike at SoFi Stadium has been averted, with workers securing a new contract that includes significant wage increases, enhanced job…
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San Francisco Disbands Bicycle Advisory Committee After 35 Years
The San Francisco Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) has been officially dissolved, holding its final meeting on June 17. Advocates express concern over…
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World Cup Travel Woes Highlight US Stadium Accessibility Gap
A recent video analysis by City Nerd Ray Delahanty points to significant accessibility challenges for international visitors attending World Cup games in…
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Sprawl’s Toll on Youth Opportunity and Health Highlighted in New Report
A new study from Johns Hopkins University reveals how urban sprawl negatively impacts children's opportunities and public health, with implications for urban…
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NYC Mayor’s Greenway Plan Criticised for Compromising Safety and Accessibility
A proposed greenway in Eastern Queens has drawn criticism for incorporating sharrows, a decision seen as a capitulation to opposition and a…
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Seattle Updates Climate Plan Amidst Urgency for Action
Seattle is undertaking a comprehensive update of its 13-year-old Climate Action Plan, seeking to accelerate emissions reductions and build resilience to climate…
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