What the NYC Motoclick case means for London’s gig delivery workers
A New York court has heard how a delivery app called Motoclick is openly refusing to pay workers for on-call time, undermining…
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New York charter reform could speed street safety projects – what might London learn?
New York City voters will decide in November whether to cut inter-agency delays for bike and bus lanes. The proposal has sparked…
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Honolulu’s school zone sign failure: what London can learn about speed limit enforcement
Honolulu cut speed limits near schools in 2024 but has yet to update most signs, leaving drivers unaware and enforcement in limbo.…
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Bike Safety Debate: Why the ‘Dutch Reach’ Alone Falls Short, and What London Can Learn
A recent op-ed argues that the ‘Dutch reach’ is a misplaced focus for bike safety, urging instead for protected infrastructure and cultural…
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Story Rejected – Las Vegas Wetlands Preserve Falls Outside London Urbanism Beat
A detailed explanation of why the London Urbanism Desk cannot publish a story about the Clark County Wetlands Preserve in Las Vegas,…
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New York’s sewer upgrade plan offers a comparative case for London’s flood resilience
New York City is upgrading its sewer system after back-to-back floods. The approach – combining underground storage, rain gardens and bluebelts –…
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America’s shortage of cities offers a cautionary tale for London’s housing debate
A new analysis from City Observatory argues that US suburban growth is driven by a scarcity of walkable urban neighbourhoods, not a…
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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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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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London’s Public Realm Lessons from Baldwin Park’s Barnes Park Redevelopment
The recent redevelopment of Barnes Park in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, offers insights for London's ongoing public realm improvements, particularly regarding integrated…
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