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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SoFi Stadium Workers Secure Historic Contract Ahead of World Cup 2026
A potential strike at SoFi Stadium has been averted, with workers securing a new contract that includes significant wage increases, enhanced job…
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San Francisco Disbands Bicycle Advisory Committee After 35 Years
The San Francisco Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) has been officially dissolved, holding its final meeting on June 17. Advocates express concern over…
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World Cup Travel Woes Highlight US Stadium Accessibility Gap
A recent video analysis by City Nerd Ray Delahanty points to significant accessibility challenges for international visitors attending World Cup games in…
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World Cup Watch Parties Ignite Public Spaces Across New York City
The Mamdani administration has unveiled an extensive list of over 100 free public watch parties for the 2026 World Cup, transforming parks,…
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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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Country Stars and Zoo Officials Oppose Nashville Data Centre Proposal
A coalition of musicians, including Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley, has joined forces with Nashville Zoo leadership to protest a proposed data…
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Sprawl’s Toll on Youth Opportunity and Health Highlighted in New Report
A new study from Johns Hopkins University reveals how urban sprawl negatively impacts children's opportunities and public health, with implications for urban…
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NYC Mayor’s Greenway Plan Criticised for Compromising Safety and Accessibility
A proposed greenway in Eastern Queens has drawn criticism for incorporating sharrows, a decision seen as a capitulation to opposition and a…
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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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Seattle Updates Climate Plan Amidst Urgency for Action
Seattle is undertaking a comprehensive update of its 13-year-old Climate Action Plan, seeking to accelerate emissions reductions and build resilience to climate…
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