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Environment
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 hours ago

Caltrans and MTC to Hold Greenwashing Panel for North Bay Freeway Widening - Streetsblog San Francisco

The planned $500 million widening of SR 37 is criticized as environmentally harmful and misleadingly labeled as a resilience project.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

Ontario is one step closer to taking over Toronto's island airport with new bill | CBC News

The bill allows the province to assume the City of Toronto's spot in a tripartite agreement that governs the land, an agreement that is currently between the city, the federal government and the Toronto Port Authority.
Canada news
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

How to Control the Narrative About Your Business From Day One

Ambiguity during a company's launch is an opportunity to define its identity and influence market perception.
fromThesanjoseblog
11 hours ago

Arena Green Park Receives Major Makeover Next to SAP Center

The city directed $1.1 million into the project while the San Jose Sharks contributed $200,000 to help activate this key green space and strengthen connections across downtown neighborhoods.
San Jose Sharks
#affordable-housing
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
Remote teams
fromLexington Herald Leader
18 hours ago

KY Transportation Cabinet could lose staff if remote work is eliminated, groups say

Remote work benefits Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employees and may prevent talent loss amid legislative changes restricting telecommuting options.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Why Bridging Siloes Doesn't Need to Be Complicated

"When you talk to people about breaking them down, they feel like they're going to get flattened. This negative perception of breaking down siloes can impact the organization's ability to solve the siloes in the first place."
Media industry
Mission District
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 day ago

Advocates Celebrate Milestone in Signature Gathering for Transit Funding Measures - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocates have gathered over 46,300 signatures for funding measures, but still need more to qualify for the November ballot.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Two Little Too Late: Mamdani Shifts Private Carting Reforms Toward Safety for Last Two Contracts - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani will prioritize safety and mileage in awarding commercial waste zone contracts, shifting focus from price to safety records.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I applied to 2,000 jobs before getting offers at Target and a startup. Here's how I decided which to pick.

Dianna Dimambro chose a startup software engineering role over an internship at Target for career growth despite the risks in the tech job market.
Austin
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Queens Civic Panel Endorses Mamdani's Super-Sized Astoria Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The community board supports Mayor Mamdani's plan for protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Potholes dominate council campaigning in Barnet

Potholes, council tax, and timely service delivery are key issues in Barnet's local elections.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Build a Business That Can Be Rebuilt in a Weekend

Smart entrepreneurs use a modular approach, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to market changes, similar to reconfiguring a Lego set.
Higher education
from48 hills
2 days ago

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Why UK SMEs Are Prioritising Streetworks Certification in 2026

NRSWA certification has transitioned from a nice-to-have credential to a genuine precondition for winning local-authority and utility contracts, reflecting a tightening labor market.
London startup
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Water Line Rupture Leads to Flooding Inside Treasure Island Tunnel on Bay Bridge

A water main break caused flooding and temporary lane closures on the eastbound Bay Bridge inside the Treasure Island Tunnel.
Graphic design
fromMedium
2 days ago

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

Effective design communication requires clear annotations to convey decisions, hypotheses, and outcomes.
Women in technology
fromForbes
2 days ago

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."
Social media marketing
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
#data-centers
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

TfL joins drive to reduce staff sickness rates

Sick days are costing the whole of the UK a lot of money, and that's one of the reasons we're involved in the prevention sprint, to look at ways to try and stop people from becoming ill in the first place.
Public health
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.
London
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
#linden-boulevard
fromTime Out New York
1 hour ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard is finally getting safer

Linden Boulevard will undergo a redesign for safer crossings, bus lanes, and pedestrian islands starting in late 2026.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
1 hour ago

Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard is finally getting safer

Linden Boulevard will undergo a redesign for safer crossings, bus lanes, and pedestrian islands starting in late 2026.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
#urban-ecology
Renovation
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso's Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality - Streetsblog New York City

Public transit funding must be prioritized to address New York City's transportation and equity issues.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Exclusive: Mamdani Picks Construction Chief Eager to Speed Up Street Redesigns - Streetsblog New York City

Paul Ochoa aims to expedite New York City's Department of Design and Construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Higher education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Sarah Fowlkes: Leading with Purpose in the A/E Industry

"I've always been drawn to roles where I can connect people and make things run better. That's what keeps me engaged every day."
Women in technology
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Mercury Transportation Issue Drops and Broadway Bridge Reopens? In the Same Week? Curious. - Portland Mercury

A Northeast Portland drug treatment facility closed, affecting nearly 50 women, while local news covers transportation issues and a lawsuit against PacifiCorp.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
UX design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Architecture's Blind Spot: The Gap Between Design and Construction

Translating architectural ideas into buildable systems is the main challenge, concentrated in Design Development and Construction Documentation phases.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture must be viewed as interconnected with technical networks that support modern life, requiring new approaches and understandings.
UX design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Architecture's Blind Spot: The Gap Between Design and Construction

Translating architectural ideas into buildable systems is the main challenge, concentrated in Design Development and Construction Documentation phases.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromWPXI
2 weeks ago

PPG, Highmark among firms advising remote work as Draft brings road closures

Major employers in Pittsburgh are advising employees to work remotely during the NFL Draft week due to expected traffic and road closures.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn will receive safety upgrades and new bus lanes to reduce traffic deaths and improve bus speeds by next year.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#mta
Brooklyn
fromamNewYork
10 hours ago

MTA touts IBX light-rail environmental benefits for Brooklyn and Queens; major public outreach planned

The MTA is engaging the public for the IBX light rail project, aiming to reduce vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions in Brooklyn and Queens.
Brooklyn
fromamNewYork
10 hours ago

MTA touts IBX light-rail environmental benefits for Brooklyn and Queens; major public outreach planned

The MTA is engaging the public for the IBX light rail project, aiming to reduce vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions in Brooklyn and Queens.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
4 days ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 2 weeks

"You don't have to be the loudest person in the room"

Making your thinking visible is essential to demonstrate your value in a workplace.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

The 5 Stages of Career Growth - and What It Takes to Reach the Next One

Advancing your career requires evolving visibility, trust, and influence, not just improving performance.
New York City
fromBronx Times
6 days ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

An online portal will gather public feedback on 50 potential locations for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
Environment
from99% Invisible
2 weeks ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
fromPhilosophynow
3 weeks ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Careers
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Developing Your Leadership Skills toward Principal Engineering

Leadership skills can be developed outside of work through various life experiences, enhancing influence, communication, and strategy in professional settings.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Developer Takes Big Steps to Win Public Support

A developer is conducting an extensive $50,000 grassroots campaign distributing informational packets to 4,000 neighbors to build support for an 866-home project in Santa Clarita Valley.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Win Big With Public-Sector Partners

Understanding the difference in purpose Unlike private businesses, which exist to make a profit, public institutions are designed to create impact - especially social and economic outcomes that benefit everyone, not just paying customers. A public agency doesn't measure its success in revenue or margins, but in how much it improves lives, builds equity and maintains public trust. This doesn't mean budgets and spending don't matter - they absolutely do - but money is not the goal. It's the tool.
World politics
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What is Complete Streets design and why should we all be using it?

In the 1950s, the Air Force designed cockpits for the average pilot by measuring thousands of pilots and calculating the average for ten key physical dimensions-height, arm length, torso size, etc. They assumed most pilots would be close to average in most dimensions. When researchers actually checked, they found that out of 4,063 pilots, exactly zero were average on all ten dimensions.
Cars
Social justice
fromMedium
2 months ago

Practice notes on including citizens in the design process

Citizens must be enabled to shape decisions, define problems, and co-create public services through participatory practices that redistribute agency and build trust.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer - Streetsblog New York City

"There is a natural link between all of these things that we are building, and so these things need to be under one umbrella," she said in a recent interview. "By doing that a city is really signaling that they are taking seriously the importance of the public realm." "One of the big things are making Vision Zero not just a policy that the city adopted but something that we implemented as a regular practice."
Remodel
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The city that swapped parking for green space

Though they're individually tiny, parking spots quietly play a dominant role in shaping urban landscapes. Most US cities dedicate at least 25% of their developable land to them. Some, even more. That land usage doesn't only determine the way a city looks. It also means covering large swathes of urban areas in heat-absorbing asphalt, which contributes to making summers hotter and heightens the risk of flooding since it prevents drainage during storms and heavy rainfall.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'time is money' mantra is a terrible starting point for planning and designing infrastructure

Using productivity and time-as-money frameworks to justify transportation planning decisions is economically flawed and oversimplifies the complex nature of traffic congestion and urban mobility.
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