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Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

Cities paved with concrete: filmmaker John Wilson delves into the cracks of capitalism

Concrete dominates contemporary cities, shaping landscapes and politics while requiring constant renewal as it wears, cracks, and decays.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

Cities paved with concrete: filmmaker John Wilson delves into the cracks of capitalism

Concrete dominates contemporary cities, shaping landscapes and politics while requiring constant renewal as it wears, cracks, and decays.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani prioritizes transportation improvements, focusing on faster buses and safer streets, but faces challenges in implementing fare-free bus service.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

The Daily Dirt: Catching up with DOB head Ahmed Tigani

I recognize that if we do the bread and butter stuff, we do the customer service, the customer delivery, then we get permission to do bigger things. This philosophy guides the commissioner's approach to balancing operational excellence with broader policy ambitions at the Department of Buildings.
New York City
New York City
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

90% of NYC Intersections Lack Audible Crossing Signals for Blind Pedestrians

New York City and other urban areas lack standardized, well-maintained accessibility infrastructure for visually impaired residents, creating safety hazards despite some progress toward ADA compliance.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

Oh my! It's OHNY! Annual Open House New York kicks off with behind the scenes looks of over 300 NYC spots | amNewYork

Open House New York unlocks over 300 hidden venues citywide each October, providing public access, tours, and 1,600 hours of programming across five boroughs.
fromAustin Monitor
9 months ago

Council to weigh new placement, funding rules for public art - Austin Monitor

The Art In Public Places (AIPP) program, created in 1985, allocates up to 2 percent of eligible capital improvement budgets for visual art on city projects. Staff say the revisions are intended to clarify program procedures, broaden participation and address long-term care of artworks.
Austin
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago

Friday Video: Cyclists, Check Out Your Next City - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists now outnumber cars in the City of London, with nearly double the number of bikes on the streets, transforming urban mobility in the capital.
London
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Sadiq Khan warns 50,000 basement flats in London at risk of flash flooding due to climate change

London faces increasing threats from climate change, highlighted by recent floods, prompting City Hall to provide flood preparedness guidance to residents.
NYC parents
fromThe Oaklandside
11 months ago

Residents petition Oakland for speed bumps near corner where a beloved teacher was killed

Residents of a Clinton neighborhood are advocating for speed bumps to enhance safety after the tragic death of a local educator in a collision.
Manchester City
fromeuronews
11 months ago

Video. Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Flooding overwhelmed city streets after persistent rain and hail, prompting emergency responses.
No injuries reported despite significant flooding conditions.
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