#public-access

[ follow ]
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
11 hours ago

Moat which used to 'deter predators' from historic Dagenham house to be restored

The remnants of the moat are located to the north, east and south of Valence House and the moat is "inseparably linked to the significance of the historic property" and the moat's presence "contributes to the site's archaeological significance."
Renovation
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Green groups sue Trump administration over climate webpage removals

The removal of federal climate data sites by the Trump administration is seen as theft of public resources by environmental groups.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Green groups sue Trump administration over climate webpage removals

The removal of federal climate data sites by the Trump administration is seen as theft of public resources by environmental groups.
#urban-development
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Goethals Bike Lane Opens 24-7; Now Do The George, Activists Demand - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Goethals Bike Lane Opens 24-7; Now Do The George, Activists Demand - Streetsblog New York City

fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

The Pope Is Vacationing at This Lakeside Italian Villa-and You Can Visit for Just $14

"This afternoon, I will travel to Castel Gandolfo, where I intend to have a short period of rest," Pope Leo XIV shared in a devotional message.
Miscellaneous
#local-government
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

MPs could vote on Premier League free-to-air plan

The Liberal Democrats have proposed an amendment to the Football Governance Bill ensuring that at least 10 Premier League games are available free-to-air each season. This amendment includes significant events like the League Cup Final and play-off finals from other divisions, aiming to increase public access to top-flight football without subscription fees.
UK news
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

How Brooklyn's First Free Library Became the Brooklyn Museum

Private collections of the wealthy became public museums, impacting community access to art and education.
NYC music
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Go Inside Brooklyn's Restored Arch at Grand Army Plaza

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch's restoration blends modern technology with historical accuracy, opening access for public exploration.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

How Brooklyn's First Free Library Became the Brooklyn Museum

Private collections of the wealthy became public museums, impacting community access to art and education.
NYC music
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Go Inside Brooklyn's Restored Arch at Grand Army Plaza

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch's restoration blends modern technology with historical accuracy, opening access for public exploration.
#community-advocacy
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

For 4th straight year, part of the East River Esplanade remains shut due to construction

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

For 4th straight year, part of the East River Esplanade remains shut due to construction

fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

The French documents available in digital form

Currently, national ID cards, driving licences, carte vitales, and vehicle registration logbooks can be held in digital as well as physical form. They're intended as an extra to physical documents, not a replacement.
Digital life
#reproductive-rights
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Tickets Alert: Climb the Caledonian Clock Tower

The Islington Guides have taken over offering paid tours of the Caledonian Clock Tower, covering the history of London's meat markets and providing unique views from the top.
London food
fromSCSJ
3 weeks ago

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over CPCC Transparency, Campus Bans

This settlement is a step forward-not just for us, but for everyone who cares about transparency and accountability in public institutions, said plaintiff Xavier Torres de Janon.
Social justice
#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court press corps asks chief justice to live-stream court's opinions

Supreme Court press corps urges for live audio streaming of opinion announcements to enhance transparency and accessibility.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Wealthy landowners lose Supreme Court case to restrict wild camping on Dartmoor

Wild camping rights upheld in Dartmoor Supreme Court case, promoting greater access to nature for the public.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court press corps asks chief justice to live-stream court's opinions

Supreme Court press corps urges for live audio streaming of opinion announcements to enhance transparency and accessibility.
#urban-infrastructure
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Why Should Columbia Keep Out Its Neighbors?

Columbia University's indefinite closure of College Walk raises legal questions about public access rights and community resources.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

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

NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Why Should Columbia Keep Out Its Neighbors?

Columbia University's indefinite closure of College Walk raises legal questions about public access rights and community resources.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

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

fromianVisits
1 month ago

Parliament's Victoria Tower about to start a 6-year restoration project

The Victoria Tower of Parliament is set to undergo a six-year restoration project, focusing on essential safety, conservation work, and stone repair.
London food
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario bill limiting access to long-term care home inspection reports will protect bad actors: advocate | CBC News

Ontario's proposal to limit public access to LTC inspection reports may protect non-compliant facilities and compromise transparency.
#buckingham-palace
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

Buckingham Palace Is Opening for the Summer

Buckingham Palace opens to the public for summer 2024, allowing visitors to explore the luxurious State Rooms filled with royal treasures.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

Buckingham Palace Is Opening for the Summer

Buckingham Palace opens to the public for summer 2024, allowing visitors to explore the luxurious State Rooms filled with royal treasures.
#london
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I'm on their side | Moya Lothian-McLean

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I'm on their side | Moya Lothian-McLean

#transparency
US Elections
fromtime.com
1 month ago

As Trump's White House Purges Public Records, These Independent Databases Are Keeping Their Own Archives

The White House has opted to remove official transcripts of presidential remarks, limiting access to past speeches and increasing transparency concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

NBC's Kelly O'Donnell Says Trump White House Lack of Transcripts Flies in the Face of Claim They Are Most Transparent' Administration

US Elections
fromtime.com
1 month ago

As Trump's White House Purges Public Records, These Independent Databases Are Keeping Their Own Archives

The White House has opted to remove official transcripts of presidential remarks, limiting access to past speeches and increasing transparency concerns.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The White House Frames the Past by Erasing Parts of It

The new administration is systematically removing crucial historical and informational content from the White House website, impacting transparency and public access.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

NBC's Kelly O'Donnell Says Trump White House Lack of Transcripts Flies in the Face of Claim They Are Most Transparent' Administration

London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

A Load of Secret London Gardens Are Opening to the Public This Weekend

London Open Gardens spotlights hidden green spaces, allowing public access to over 100 normally private areas for its 25th anniversary.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

14 archeological sites in the US that changed what we know about the earliest Americans

The US has archaeological sites older than the Roman Empire and the pyramids, revealing insights into early human history in North America.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of acres, miles of trails open in park overlooking Coyote Valley

The park, called Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, stretches along the mountains east of Gilroy, featuring camping, fishing and boating on the namesake Coyote Lake.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Rainham landfill set to take another million tonnes of rubbish before closure

The planned extension of the Coldharbour Lane landfill until December 2029 aims to ensure sustainable waste management and avoid negative environmental impacts from new waste sites.
London food
Photography
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The Courtauld releases huge art photo archive online for free

The Witt Photographic Collection has been digitized and is now accessible online for free, covering eight centuries of Western art.
#conservation
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

After a failed export block by the UK, Nicolas Poussin masterpiece goes on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The process of collecting art started off with the idea that at one point in our time, we [knew we wanted] to tell a beautiful story of our universal love for culture and art.
Arts
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC Council eyes expanded park access, more fountains, indoor basketball options

NYC Councilmember Gale Brewer advocates for legislation to open school playgrounds for public access after school and on weekends.
#san-francisco
#outdoor-recreation
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Tickets Alert: Hyde Park estate gardens open day

On Saturday, 7th June 2025, the normally private gardens owned by the Church of England will be opened for public exploration, showcasing their unique, untouched beauty.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London Landmarks Half Marathon road closures map and travel disruption to get to start line

A range of roads in central London will close for the London Landmarks Half Marathon, impacting vehicle access throughout the event.
London
Renovation
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

See photos from inside the renovated Frick Collection set to reopen this spring

The Frick Collection will open previously restricted family spaces to the public after renovations.
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of Dorneywood House and its gardens

Dorneywood House is unique among government ministerial estates, offering public access to its interior for just two weeks each year, in contrast to Chequers and Chevening.
UK politics
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

Amanda Lavin, legal director at the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government commented that New Mexico's open records law restricts access to sensitive images, especially those depicting deceased individuals.
US news
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How to make your Google Calendar private so your meetings aren't publicly viewable like that DOGE staffer's

Google Calendar privacy is crucial to protect sensitive meeting details.
It's simple to make your calendar private by adjusting settings.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Who Gets to Own Scotland?

Taymouth Castle is undergoing a controversial transformation into a luxury golf club, raising concerns among locals about environmental and community impacts.
US news
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'It has nothing to do with government efficiency': JFK Library reopens after DOGE federal firings force abrupt closure

The JFK Presidential Library reopened after sudden employee firings due to government cuts, with a commitment to free admission for visitors.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

JFK Library closed until further notice amid federal layoffs

The JFK Presidential Library is closed due to government layoffs, drawing public criticism about the motivations behind the decision.
DC food
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

How a government shutdown affects D.C. museums, the Smithsonian and memorials

Federal government shutdowns halt paychecks, scientific research, and can disrupt access to cultural institutions like museums and monuments.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Sylvester Stallone Sparks Fury From Palm Beach Neighbors With Plans To Build Underwater Barrier for $35 Million Mansion

Stallone's reported intention for an underwater barrier is, on the surface, framed as an environmental measure. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has classified it explicitly as a device to keep boaters away from his lavish Palm Beach property. This has incited notable backlash from neighbors who object to his attempt to privatize access to public waterways, sparking discussions about private ownership over common water bodies.
SF real estate
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

Two-Item Tuesday: Future of Great Highway Park Fully Secured - Streetsblog San Francisco

California Coastal Commission approves the transformation of the Upper Great Highway into a full-time park, enhancing public recreation and ecological restoration.
[ Load more ]