World Cup Watch Parties Ignite Public Spaces Across New York City
The Mamdani administration has unveiled an extensive list of over 100 free public watch parties for the 2026 World Cup, transforming parks,…
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High streets, parks, crossings, lighting, accessibility and civic space.
Tubman Center Breaks Ground on New Community Health Center in Seattle
A new 26,000-square-foot facility in Rainier Beach aims to provide culturally competent primary care, community research, and advocacy, focusing on addressing social…
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Land Use, Not Just Road Design, Fuels Arterial Dangers, Says Expert
A leading academic argues that the mix of retail and residential along major roads, rather than just their physical design, is the…
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Country Stars and Zoo Officials Oppose Nashville Data Centre Proposal
A coalition of musicians, including Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley, has joined forces with Nashville Zoo leadership to protest a proposed data…
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Pedestrian Fatality Rates Remain High Across US Cities, Study Finds
A new study from Smart Growth America reveals that pedestrian death rates have continued to rise in most major US cities over…
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World Cup Highlights Growing Urban Heat Risks
World Cup Highlights Growing Urban Heat Risks
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Chicago Hairdresser Dies After Hit-and-Run; Advocates Call for Safer Streets
A 45-year-old hairdresser, Lisa Barber, has died from injuries sustained in a May 11 hit-and-run incident in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The driver…
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Monterey Park Votes to Permanently Ban Data Centers
Voters in Monterey Park, California, have approved a ballot measure enacting a permanent citywide ban on data centers, citing concerns over air…
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Studio Weave’s Maida Hill Toilet Block Sparks Public Debate
A new public toilet block in London's Maida Hill, designed by Studio Weave, has drawn diverse reactions from readers, with some praising…
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Federal Funding Opportunity for Local Parks and Recreation Projects
A new funding round from the federal government could provide cities with up to $15 million for parks and recreation projects, with…
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