New York City Commits $6.4 Million Annually to Expand Open Streets Program
Mayor Mamdani's budget secures a baseline of $6.4 million per year through 2030 for the popular Open Streets initiative, aiming to provide…
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LGBTQ+ Groups Successfully Challenge NYPD Security Plan for Washington Square Park During Pride
Activists and community members voiced strong opposition to a proposed security cordon and single checkpoint for Washington Square Park following the Pride…
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Pedestrian Fatalities Show Concerning Rise After Brief Dip
A recent analysis of traffic safety data indicates a troubling increase in pedestrian deaths across the US, reversing a temporary decline and…
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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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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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This Week in San Francisco: Repair Night, Valencia Street Live, Sunday Streets
Streetsblog SF outlines upcoming community events, including a repair night, a live event on Valencia Street, and Sunday Streets, offering opportunities for…
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Little Rock Approves Data Center Regulations Amidst Resident Concerns
The Little Rock board of directors has approved new ordinances to regulate data centers, voting against a moratorium proposed by concerned residents…
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Cities Navigate Divergent Paths on Homelessness Post-Grants Pass Ruling
Three years after the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, cities are adopting contrasting strategies for addressing homelessness, with some increasing…
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US Public Lands Access Broadened as Off-Road Vehicle Restrictions Lifted
President Trump has rescinded executive orders that previously restricted off-road vehicle use on federal lands, potentially opening up most national parks to…
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