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fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

A cursed Calif. Egyptian-themed waterpark became a rave venue until burning down

"I didn't go home until 6 a.m. the next day. We just came to have a good time, enjoy the music and the vibes and make new friends."
NYC music
#affordable-housing
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution? | CBC News

Modular housing offers a promising solution to affordable housing shortages, addressing homelessness efficiently and economically.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Here's where the money Meta spent on its $1 billion pledge for affordable housing has gone

Meta has largely abandoned its $1 billion affordable housing commitment, with only a fraction of funds distributed.
The majority of Meta's investments in housing are structured as loans, not grants.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

State Unveils New Housing to Boost Brownsville Community

The Rise is a new affordable housing complex in Brownsville, offering supportive services for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Atlantic Avenue rezoning allowing 4,600 new homes passes key NYC Council panels

Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue could gain 4,600 new housing units, including 1,900 affordable ones, under a newly approved rezoning plan.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Boerum Hill Parking Lot to Become Affordable Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will become affordable, rent-stabilized housing targeted at seniors.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

City to Convert Boerum Hill Parking Lot Into Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will transform into affordable senior housing with 68 units, commercial spaces, and wellness amenities.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution? | CBC News

Modular housing offers a promising solution to affordable housing shortages, addressing homelessness efficiently and economically.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Here's where the money Meta spent on its $1 billion pledge for affordable housing has gone

Meta has largely abandoned its $1 billion affordable housing commitment, with only a fraction of funds distributed.
The majority of Meta's investments in housing are structured as loans, not grants.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

State Unveils New Housing to Boost Brownsville Community

The Rise is a new affordable housing complex in Brownsville, offering supportive services for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Atlantic Avenue rezoning allowing 4,600 new homes passes key NYC Council panels

Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue could gain 4,600 new housing units, including 1,900 affordable ones, under a newly approved rezoning plan.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Boerum Hill Parking Lot to Become Affordable Senior Housing

A city-owned parking lot in Boerum Hill will become affordable, rent-stabilized housing targeted at seniors.
#innovative-design
#cultural-exchange
fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Renovation

The Multifunctional Art Center of Lhozhag County Middle School / Shenzhen Huahui Design

fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Renovation

The Multifunctional Art Center of Lhozhag County Middle School / Shenzhen Huahui Design

#coastal-rail-trail
#public-works
fromPadailypost
2 days ago
Mission District

Repairs to decrepit parking lots won't start until 2027 - mayor's not happy about that

fromPadailypost
2 days ago
Mission District

Repairs to decrepit parking lots won't start until 2027 - mayor's not happy about that

New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

These two NY landmarks are at risk of disappearing

Two New York landmarks are at risk of disappearing, highlighting the importance of preservation for community and cultural identity.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Park by Brooklyn Borough Hall could get big upgrades if judges give up parking spots

Brooklyn's envisioned park overhaul is clashing with judges' objections over losing their parking spaces.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Latest design ideas for Brooklyn's Columbus Park unveiled

Columbus Park redesign aims to enhance accessibility and community use.
Plans include removing fences, adding features like a pavilion and open green spaces.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

DUMBO's Dock Street renamed Jane Walentas Way

Dock Street in DUMBO is renamed Jane Walentas Way to honor her contributions to the community and the restoration of Jane's Carousel.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Park by Brooklyn Borough Hall could get big upgrades if judges give up parking spots

Brooklyn's envisioned park overhaul is clashing with judges' objections over losing their parking spaces.
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 days ago

Con Edison boosts Brooklyn power reliability

Con Edison is enhancing Brooklyn's electric reliability with new 138-kV transmission lines as part of a $505 million investment.
#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
3 weeks ago

NYC Open Streets Organizers Call for City Support

New York City's open streets program faces decline due to lack of support and resources from city officials.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

This Black design collective is incubating the next generation of community builders

fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Planning staff spells out steps for preservation and coordination in 78702 and beyond - Austin Monitor

NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
3 weeks ago

NYC Open Streets Organizers Call for City Support

New York City's open streets program faces decline due to lack of support and resources from city officials.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

This Black design collective is incubating the next generation of community builders

fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Planning staff spells out steps for preservation and coordination in 78702 and beyond - Austin Monitor

#nycha
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

AG James, NYCHA Launch $750K Tree Planting, Workforce Program

New initiative to restore NYC's tree canopy while creating green jobs and educating youth in public housing communities.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

AG James, NYCHA Launch $750K Tree Planting, Workforce Program

New initiative to restore NYC's tree canopy while creating green jobs and educating youth in public housing communities.
#texas
Toronto startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas

The South Texas community officially incorporated as Starbase, fulfilling Elon Musk's vision and highlighting strong local support for SpaceX's presence.
Toronto startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas

The South Texas community officially incorporated as Starbase, fulfilling Elon Musk's vision and highlighting strong local support for SpaceX's presence.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Southern City Is the Most Welcoming Community in the U.S., Report Finds

Columbus is strategically growing its population, with a community talent strategy aiming for a 4 percent increase by 2026. Their matchmaking approach thoughtfully selects movers who will relocate for the long term.
European startups
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

El Campestre Recreational Park Complex & Community Development Center / CCA Centro de Colaboracion Arquitectonica + Bernardo Quinzanos

The project revitalizes public life in Jalpa de Méndez by transforming and improving key public spaces, fostering community interaction and local economic development.
Renovation
fromAustin Monitor
5 days ago

City opens $5 million grant round for anti-displacement work - Austin Monitor

Housing Department staff explained that the current $5 million solicitation is the final portion of a $15.9 million allocation for fiscal years three through five of the Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) program.
Online Community Development
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Element Labs at University Research Park / Perkins+Will

University Research Park integrates nature into its design, promoting community and wildlife well-being.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Element Labs at University Research Park / Perkins+Will

University Research Park integrates nature into its design, promoting community and wildlife well-being.
#youth-sports
San Francisco Giants
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Junior Giants Ambassador program in jeopardy after $400M in AmeriCorps cuts by DOGE

The Junior Giants program is at risk due to significant cuts to AmeriCorps funding, impacting youth sports opportunities across the West Coast.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
1 week ago

Kershaw's Challenge & LADF Unveiling New Dodgers Dreamfields At Jim Thorpe Park

The Dodgers Dreamfields program aims to provide safe spaces for youth in underserved communities through refurbished baseball and softball fields.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding

A new 14.1-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail enhances outdoor access and connects communities across the Bay Area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Former mob killer leaves crime behind to become New Jersey councilman

"I was a top earner for John Gotti, but now I want to turn my life around and help Englishtown thrive, steering youth away from crime."
NYC politics
Renovation
fromsilive
1 week ago

New $92 million recreation center for Staten Island delayed: Here's why

A previously unmapped street has delayed the opening of a new recreation center in Staten Island from late 2025 to spring 2026.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

170 Oakland small businesses receive grants totaling $2.2M to stay and thrive

The East Bay Community Foundation's financial support is critical for the survival and growth of small businesses in Oakland.
#local-business
#education
fromBKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

New Greenpoint School Aims to Relieve Classroom Crowding

Greenpoint is receiving a new elementary school after 125 years, despite concerns regarding its proximity to a Superfund site.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Career

From the Sidelines to the Superintendent's Office: Andrew Jordan's Story

Andrew Jordan exemplifies the power of listening and teamwork in effective educational leadership.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

New Greenpoint School Aims to Relieve Classroom Crowding

Greenpoint is receiving a new elementary school after 125 years, despite concerns regarding its proximity to a Superfund site.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Notable Humans: Record-Breaking Bay FC Women's Soccer Star Empowers Youth

Racheal Kundananji empowers Zambian youth through her legacy foundation and sports advocacy.
#sustainability
#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Trump budget outlines proposed cuts to rental assistance

The proposed $26.7 billion cut to rental assistance programs could create a massive homelessness crisis and threaten the stability of real estate reliant on Housing Choice Vouchers.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk can now add 'city founder' to his resume after SpaceX employees vote to create Starbase, Texas

The near-unanimous decision formalizes SpaceX's dominance in the remote coastal area it has rapidly reshaped over the past seven years.
Toronto startup
fromBikemag
3 weeks ago

Canada's Red Mountain Drops Second Video Showing Off New Lift-Serviced Bike Park

Red isn't just chasing adrenaline, it's betting big on four-season adventure. This multi-million-dollar move is about more than bikes: it's tourism, community, and putting Rossland on the map as a year-round basecamp for the outdoor-obsessed.
Bicycling
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Consolidated's Fidium Expands Multi-Gig Network to Farmington, New Hampshire

Fidium's expansion in Farmington aims to bring future-proof fiber internet, which is essential for modern life, enhancing streaming, employment prospects, and digital economy participation.
Digital life
#telecommunications
Renovation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Dilapidated arcade to be demolished to create Peckham Rye station square

Peckham Rye Station is set for a transformation into a vibrant civic square, enhancing community access and aesthetics.
#transportation
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

ALERT: GOP Moves to 'Permanently' Cut Reconnecting Communities Funding - Streetsblog New York City

Funding rescission threatens community-focused transportation projects.
Neighborhood Access and Equity Program faces potential funding cuts up to 94%.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Breaking: House Moves to Rescind $3.1B for Reconnecting Communities Divided by Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

ALERT: GOP Moves to 'Permanently' Cut Reconnecting Communities Funding - Streetsblog New York City

Funding rescission threatens community-focused transportation projects.
Neighborhood Access and Equity Program faces potential funding cuts up to 94%.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Breaking: House Moves to Rescind $3.1B for Reconnecting Communities Divided by Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Decision made on tuition centre's bid to move to Romford shopping centre

"We believe there is great potential in Havering, and we are eager to contribute positively to the community by opening a branch in Romford."
Renovation
Arts
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Where Form Speaks Volumes: 7 Buildings to Explore Taiwan's Unique Cultural Architecture

Cultural architecture fosters daring designs that enhance community identity and attract tourism.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

HUD approves North Carolina's $1.4B Helene action plan

North Carolina's action plan for $1.4 billion disaster recovery emphasizes housing and economic revitalization after recent disasters.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Year-Round Roadway Dining Could Come Back Under 'Do-Over' Bill - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmakers aim to make outdoor dining year-round to recover program after temporary seasonal restrictions reduced participation.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Metronet Begins Construction on Fiber Network in Bolingbrook, Illinois

"Bolingbrook is a forward-thinking community, and we're always looking for ways to enhance quality of life for our residents and businesses," said Mary Alexander-Basta, the mayor of Bolingbrook. "Metronet's investment in our community brings not only faster internet, but greater opportunity-supporting remote work, education, and the digital needs of today and tomorrow."
Chicago
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Funeral Director Brought Wind Power to Rock Port, Missouri

Mr. Chamberlain, whose family has operated Chamberlain Funeral Homes and Monuments since 1968, was intrigued by a wind turbine he saw while driving a hearse.
Chicago
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