Historic Preservation Movement in New York Faces Future Challenges
As New York City's approach to historic preservation evolves, the movement grapples with new challenges and opportunities in balancing preservation with development…
Read updateUrbanism
New York City Debates Red Tape Slowing Crucial Street Safety Projects
Residents and advocates urge Mayor Mamdani's commission to streamline approvals for street redesigns and outdoor dining, citing decades-old regulations that hinder vital…
Read update
Pedestrian Fatalities See Decline, But Long-Term Trend Remains a Concern
While recent figures show a welcome drop in pedestrian deaths, a new report highlights a significant increase over the past decade, prompting…
Read update
NHTSA Probes Self-Driving Vehicle Interference with Emergency Services
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating reports of autonomous vehicles obstructing emergency responders, a significant concern for public safety…
Read update
Mayor Mamdani Cites ‘Legal Requirements’ Amidst Controversy Over Reverted Bedford Avenue Bike Lane
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has deferred action on reinstating a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, citing unspecified "legal requirements"…
Read update
San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Project in El Cerrito Offers Model for Corridor Transformation
San Pablo Avenue Complete Streets Project in El Cerrito Offers Model for Corridor Transformation
Read update
Los Angeles Advances Center-Running Bike Lanes on Chandler Boulevard
Los Angeles Department of Transportation is investing $7 million to reconfigure three miles of Chandler Boulevard bike lanes, moving them to a…
Read update
I-5 Columbia River Bridge Expansion Faces Funding Hurdles Amidst Local Opposition
A federal green light for the I-5 Interstate Bridge Replacement project has been issued, but significant funding gaps and local disagreements over…
Read update
Federal Housing Bill Signed Into Law, Promising Increased Funding and New Tools
A new bipartisan bill aims to boost federal housing support and introduce innovative financing mechanisms, potentially easing regulatory hurdles for construction and…
Read update
Chicago Explores Underground Storage to Tackle Extreme Rainfall Flooding
A $12 million pilot project in Chicago is investigating underground stormwater storage as a novel approach to mitigating flooding, particularly in historically…
Read update
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…
Read update
US Housing Act Passes Without Presidential Signature, Aiming to Boost Supply and Lower Costs
A significant housing reform bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has become law in the United States following the President's…
Read update