Mayors Share Extreme Heat Communication Strategies for Urban Resilience
Local leaders in climate-vulnerable cities are developing new approaches to inform residents about heat risks and protective measures, drawing on lessons learned…
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Road Design Directly Linked to Fatalities, Streetsblog USA Reports
A recent report highlights the direct correlation between road design prioritizing vehicle speed and an increased risk of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.
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US Pedestrian Fatalities Tick Down for Third Consecutive Year
The Governors Highway Safety Association reports a continued decrease in pedestrian fatalities across the United States, with cities and states implementing enhanced…
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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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New York’s Summer Streets Program Stays Put Amidst Calls for Expansion
Activists and some elected officials are pushing for a more expansive and connected car-free program, but the city's Department of Transportation has…
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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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New Heat Resilience Roadmap Calls for Cities to Treat Extreme Heat as Chronic Risk
A new roadmap from the Federation of American Scientists suggests urban areas must adopt a proactive approach to extreme heat, viewing it…
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Streetsblog NYC Highlights Summer Events and Urbanism Insights
Streetsblog NYC's "Wednesday's Headlines: Summer Fun Edition" rounds up upcoming urbanism events and offers commentary on city life, though direct London relevance…
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Chicago’s Crosstown Trail: A Year of Progress for a Rail Corridor’s Public Realm Future
Advocates for the Friends of the Crosstown Trail are marking a year of progress in their campaign to transform an underused Chicago…
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