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A new historical analysis examines how 19th-century suburbs were designed for walking, rail and daily life long before the automobile. For London,…
Read updateA new Strong Towns article argues that public projects start with benches, trees and lighting instead of how people will actually use…
Read updateA US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we drive past rather than walk to.…
Read updateThe provided source covers BLM oil leases near sacred Indigenous sites in New Mexico, which has no connection to London urbanism. Per…
Read updateA report on Chicago's accessible pedestrian signal rollout finds the city has exceeded court-ordered targets but technical gaps remain. The findings resonate…
Read updateRecent court filings reveal Department of Energy admissions regarding politically driven clean energy grant cancellations, highlighting vulnerabilities in national decarbonisation funding.
Read updateA cluster of three fatal pedestrian crashes in three months on Chicago’s Western Avenue has no direct link to London, but the…
Read updateAs US cities turn to cheaper single-side multiuse paths to tackle sidewalk deserts, London’s outer boroughs could benefit from a similar approach…
Read updateA Streetsblog USA discussion on pedestrian deaths is not a London data story, but it highlights a live public-realm question for the…
Read updateA Milwaukee park built on former pavement as part of a public‑private partnership is reducing downstream flooding. The approach offers a reference…
Read updateThe recent redevelopment of Barnes Park in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, offers insights for London's ongoing public realm improvements, particularly regarding integrated…
Read updateA vacant building's terrace in Arlington, Virginia, has been transformed into a temporary pop-up park, offering a potential model for cities seeking…
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