#city-planning
#city-planning

Supervisor Walton bristles at Lurie's plan to expand Bayview shelter to '200-plus' beds

Mayor Lurie's plan to expand a Bayview homeless shelter faces criticism for inequity in shelter distribution across San Francisco.

fromsfist.com

16 hours ago

Mission District

1,500 Residential Units Proposed on Former Tennis Club Property In SoMa

Silicon Valley real estate

Blighted San Jose site where 200-plus homes are eyed goes up for sale

The future of a downtown San Jose site approved for student housing is uncertain as it is put up for sale amid past incidents.

Silicon Valley real estate

SF politics

San Jose approves digital billboards at four downtown sites

San Jose's city leaders approved digital billboards downtown, a move that promises economic benefits but faces significant resident opposition.

fromThe Mercury News

1 day ago

Blighted San Jose site where 200-plus homes are eyed goes up for sale

The future of a downtown San Jose site approved for student housing is uncertain as it is put up for sale amid past incidents.

SF politics

San Jose approves digital billboards at four downtown sites

San Jose's city leaders approved digital billboards downtown, a move that promises economic benefits but faces significant resident opposition.

Flushing's Metropolitan Park casino proposal gets City Planning Commission green light - QNS

The City Planning Commission approves zoning modifications for the Metropolitan Park casino project adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing.

1 day ago

NYC politics

Op-Ed | ULURP: Respecting the Role of the City Council | amNewYork

fromQNS

Flushing's Metropolitan Park casino proposal gets City Planning Commission green light - QNS

The City Planning Commission approves zoning modifications for the Metropolitan Park casino project adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing.

1 day ago

NYC politics

Op-Ed | ULURP: Respecting the Role of the City Council | amNewYork

more#zoning-regulations

For Once, Good News About the B.Q.E.

Hidden sensors have reduced the number of overweight trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway by 60%.

City officials see this as a model for protecting transportation infrastructure.

fromAeon

philosophy

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

NYC politics

DOT Stalls Brooklyn's Third Ave. Bike Lanes After Biz Pushback - Streetsblog New York City

Bicycling

Friday Video: Why Bikes Suck* - Streetsblog USA

Toronto

City could explore a bridge, tunnel or even a gondola to get more visitors to Toronto islands | CBC News

6 months ago

Bicycling

Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost | CBC News

fromwww.nytimes.com

For Once, Good News About the B.Q.E.

Hidden sensors have reduced the number of overweight trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway by 60%.

City officials see this as a model for protecting transportation infrastructure.

fromAeon

philosophy

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

NYC politics

DOT Stalls Brooklyn's Third Ave. Bike Lanes After Biz Pushback - Streetsblog New York City

Bicycling

Friday Video: Why Bikes Suck* - Streetsblog USA

Toronto

City could explore a bridge, tunnel or even a gondola to get more visitors to Toronto islands | CBC News

6 months ago

Bicycling

Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost | CBC News

CityPickle unveils big plans for pickleball courts at Brooklyn Bridge's Anchorage Plaza

CityPickle plans a temporary sports space at the Brooklyn Bridge's Anchorage Plaza featuring pickleball courts and community amenities.

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.

Toronto

City $18B short in plan to repair infrastructure over next decade, but progress made, staff say | CBC News

SF politics

Council approves call for better coordination, planning among downtown projects - Austin Monitor

3 days ago

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.

Toronto

City $18B short in plan to repair infrastructure over next decade, but progress made, staff say | CBC News

SF politics

Council approves call for better coordination, planning among downtown projects - Austin Monitor

more#infrastructure

#urban-development

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Los Angeles launches effort to encourage starter homes on city-owned vacant lots

Los Angeles launches an initiative to create affordable starter homes on small lots to encourage housing development without overwhelming the city.

Toronto startup

Silicon Valley real estate

terraced cityzen tower by zaha hadid architects set to rise in tbilisi, georgia

Cityzen Tower by Zaha Hadid Architects will create a civic hub in Tbilisi, emphasizing community and green urbanism.

Mountain View struggles to fill empty downtown vacancies - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View's retail vacancies stem from complicated processes and a lack of motivation for property owners to fill storefronts.

London

The City of London's biggest ever open space is coming to St Paul's

Construction to enhance pedestrian and cyclist access at St Paul's Gyratory begins next month, creating the largest open space in the City of London.

NYC real estate

fromGothamist

New 72-story tower eyed to replace city-owned 'eyesore' in Brooklyn

The Adams administration plans a 72-story housing project at 395 Flatbush Ave., aiming to provide 1,200 new housing units, including affordable ones.

London politics

This new image shows the future skyline of the City of London - after 9 planned skyscrapers have been built

The City of London is expanding with nine new skyscrapers planned or under construction.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Los Angeles launches effort to encourage starter homes on city-owned vacant lots

Los Angeles launches an initiative to create affordable starter homes on small lots to encourage housing development without overwhelming the city.

Toronto startup

Silicon Valley real estate

terraced cityzen tower by zaha hadid architects set to rise in tbilisi, georgia

Cityzen Tower by Zaha Hadid Architects will create a civic hub in Tbilisi, emphasizing community and green urbanism.

Mountain View struggles to fill empty downtown vacancies - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View's retail vacancies stem from complicated processes and a lack of motivation for property owners to fill storefronts.

London

The City of London's biggest ever open space is coming to St Paul's

Construction to enhance pedestrian and cyclist access at St Paul's Gyratory begins next month, creating the largest open space in the City of London.

NYC real estate

fromGothamist

New 72-story tower eyed to replace city-owned 'eyesore' in Brooklyn

The Adams administration plans a 72-story housing project at 395 Flatbush Ave., aiming to provide 1,200 new housing units, including affordable ones.

London politics

This new image shows the future skyline of the City of London - after 9 planned skyscrapers have been built

The City of London is expanding with nine new skyscrapers planned or under construction.

more#urban-development

#fifa-world-cup-2026

Soccer (FIFA)

Santa Clara isn't spending taxpayer money on World Cup upgrades - San Jose Spotlight

Toronto

Residents split over proposed priority bus lane on Dufferin Street | CBC News

Soccer (FIFA)

Santa Clara isn't spending taxpayer money on World Cup upgrades - San Jose Spotlight

Toronto

Residents split over proposed priority bus lane on Dufferin Street | CBC News

more#fifa-world-cup-2026

#homeless-shelter

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NYC politics

Sheepshead Bay Locals Step Up Protests of Planned Shelter

NYC politics

Brooklyn residents step up war against homeless shelter plans with latest protest | amNewYork

fromBrownstoner

Sheepshead Bay Locals Step Up Protests of Planned Shelter

Sheepshead Bay residents are actively protesting the city's plan to replace affordable housing with a homeless shelter.

Protests have united community members and local leaders against the proposed homeless shelter on Coyle Street.

NYC politics

Brooklyn residents step up war against homeless shelter plans with latest protest | amNewYork

more#homeless-shelter

from48 hills

Sanctuaries not sweeps - 48 hills

Tim's situation mirrors that of many East 12th Street residents facing an imminent sweep, expressing fears about safety and lack of shelter options. The city's plans have left this community feeling unheard.

San Francisco

The Daily Dirt: 5 Times Square could transform into 1,000-plus apartments

Plans to convert a 38-story office building into 1,250 housing units, with 25% designated as affordable, are underway.

Mission District

San Jose approves hundreds of affordable homes at historic site - San Jose Spotlight

The Gateway Tower development in San Jose will provide 220 affordable apartments after nearly a decade of planning, despite historical preservation challenges.

Silicon Valley real estate

New 242-unit housing development makes its way to Sunnyvale

NYC real estate

fromtherealdeal.com

The Daily Dirt: 5 Times Square could transform into 1,000-plus apartments

Plans to convert a 38-story office building into 1,250 housing units, with 25% designated as affordable, are underway.

Mission District

San Jose approves hundreds of affordable homes at historic site - San Jose Spotlight

The Gateway Tower development in San Jose will provide 220 affordable apartments after nearly a decade of planning, despite historical preservation challenges.

Silicon Valley real estate

New 242-unit housing development makes its way to Sunnyvale

more#affordable-housing

UX design

fromFast Company

AI studied Hong Kong's streets. Here's what it learned about making cities more walkable

Urban design elements significantly influence walkability, particularly for older adults.

frompennlive

Harrisburg suffers Second Street hangover as Lancaster reaches new heights

"By 2014, Lancaster was a city transformed... bringing in a steady stream of visitors. This fueled restaurants, art galleries, bars and coffee shops."

London

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Speed limits to be cut in 'many' more London streets as TfL funds new cycle and bus lanes and e-bike bays

Investment of Â£87.6 million in safer streets, enhancing cycle lanes and pedestrian safety across London, although some boroughs receive no funding.

Environmental Noise: Improving Urban Soundscapes for Well-Being

Urban noise poses significant health risks, requiring effective design solutions.

fromArchDaily

Environment

To Live Well in High-Density Cities: Connections of Urban Density and Public Health

Environment

fromArchDaily

Environmental Noise: Improving Urban Soundscapes for Well-Being

Urban noise poses significant health risks, requiring effective design solutions.

fromArchDaily

Environment

To Live Well in High-Density Cities: Connections of Urban Density and Public Health

Designing Inclusive Cities: The Role of Universal Design in Creating Accessible Urban Atmospheres

Urbanization trends necessitate inclusive city design to address diverse demographic needs.

#public-safety

East Bay (California)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

BPD wants new cameras to combat retail theft. Here's where

Berkeley intends to reduce retail theft by implementing a revised surveillance camera strategy focusing on commercial districts.

London

City moves toward starting downtown strategy office - Austin Monitor

East Bay (California)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

BPD wants new cameras to combat retail theft. Here's where

Berkeley intends to reduce retail theft by implementing a revised surveillance camera strategy focusing on commercial districts.

London

City moves toward starting downtown strategy office - Austin Monitor

California

Santa Clara Approves Major Housing and Office Development; Could Take 25 Years to Build | KQED

SF politics

Cupertino: Mayor talks housing, budget challenges in State of the City address

fromKqed

5 months ago

California

Santa Clara Approves Major Housing and Office Development; Could Take 25 Years to Build | KQED

SF politics

Cupertino: Mayor talks housing, budget challenges in State of the City address

more#housing-development

SF politics

Bond task force votes to roll climate-related projects into 2026 election - Austin Monitor

The advisory task force has chosen not to pursue a 2025 climate bond election, focusing on a 2026 general obligation bond instead.

A vibrant destination? Palo Alto dreams big on Cubberley - San Jose Spotlight

This time, however, city leaders have some reasons to feel optimistic.

SF politics

fromwww.nytimes.com