Urban Design’s Impact on Women’s Safety and Accessibility
An excerpt from a new book highlights how urban and industrial design often prioritises male experiences, creating environments that are less safe…
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High streets, parks, crossings, lighting, accessibility and civic space.
D.C. Height Limits Under Scrutiny as Federal Projects Question Applicability
The Trump administration's assertion that Washington D.C.'s building height restrictions do not apply to federal projects raises significant questions about the city's…
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Red Hook Pool Repairs Continue Amidst Heatwave, Highlighting Urban Resilience Challenges
New York City's Parks Department is working to reopen the Red Hook Pool after a second consecutive summer of delays, with repairs…
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Los Angeles Considers Reconnecting MacArthur Park by Closing Wilshire Boulevard
A proposal to reconnect MacArthur Park in Los Angeles by permanently closing sections of Wilshire Boulevard is moving forward, aiming to reclaim…
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FEMA Mandates Election Security Measures in Homeland Security Grants
New requirements for election security, including paper ballots and voter citizenship verification, are now part of FEMA's homeland security grants, impacting "high-risk…
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Red Hook Swimming Pool Faces Second Year of Delayed Opening Due to Equipment Failure
A crucial public amenity in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the Sol Goldman Recreation Center pool, is set for a delayed opening for the…
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Seattle Council Debates SEPA Appeal Reforms Amidst Misinformation Campaign
A proposed change to Seattle's environmental appeal process, intended to streamline development, has sparked debate and accusations of misinformation, highlighting tensions between…
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New York City Expands Curbside Waste Container Sharing for Smaller Buildings
A pilot program in Brooklyn will allow smaller residential buildings to share large curbside waste containers, aiming to reduce sidewalk clutter and…
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Community Safety Initiative Sparks Urbanism Dialogue in Fort Smith
A simple reflector, designed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist visibility, has unexpectedly become a catalyst for conversations about urban safety and street…
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Los Angeles ‘Open Streets’ Festival Celebrates Community and Culture in South Central
Thousands gathered for CicLAvia’s open streets event, transforming major boulevards into pedestrian and cyclist zones, highlighting community engagement and cultural festivities in…
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