From lawsuit to “Great Bike Lane”: What a New York food truck’s U-turn means for London’s cycle lanes
A legendary Astoria food truck that sued to stop a protected bike lane now praises it. The story offers practical lessons for…
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Transit, streets, walking, cycling, roads, parking and street safety.
London Learning: Brooklyn Bridge Cycling Upgrades Offer Insights for Urban Infrastructure
Recent cycling infrastructure improvements at the Manhattan entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge, while specific to New York, offer valuable lessons for London's…
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London’s Climate Resilience: Learning from NYC’s Flood Challenges
As London faces increasing climate risks, a recent event in New York City highlights the immediate and localised impacts of extreme weather…
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Editorial Note: Streetsblog USA Roundup Not Suitable for London Urbanism Desk
This US-focused headlines roundup contains no London or UK urbanism content. The story is not publishable on London Urbanism Desk. Readers are…
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London Urbanism Desk: Editorial Review of Off-Topic Content
An internal editorial review highlights a crucial aspect of content curation for the London Urbanism Desk, rejecting an article on Chicago pedestrian…
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Submission Rejected: California High-Speed Rail Story Falls Outside London Urbanism Desk Beat
The editorial team has rejected a news submission about the California High-Speed Rail and High Desert Corridor agreement. The story contains no…
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Chicago’s “Concrete Beach” Phenomenon and its Lessons for Urban Public Space
Chicago residents have embraced their unique "concrete beach" along Lake Michigan, sparking conversations about unconventional urban public spaces and how cities can…
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Autonomous Vehicle Trials in NYC Raise Questions for London’s Urban Planning
Recent trials of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in New York City have highlighted significant safety and urban impact concerns, providing crucial lessons for…
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London Urbanism Desk: Clarifying Our Editorial Scope on Local Political Endorsements
The London Urbanism Desk maintains a strict focus on urban development, planning, and policy within Greater London, including GLA, TfL, and borough-level…
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US rail speed debate is a cautious comparator for London transport planning
A Planetizen feature on slow American trains is not a London policy change, but it offers a useful prompt for how London…
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