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Safety checks ordered amid concern over thousands of postwar school buildings in England

The UK government is conducting structural surveys on ageing school buildings due to safety concerns.
Around 3,600 system-built school blocks may be deteriorating and pose safety risks.
Many postwar school buildings lack sufficient historical records, complicating safety assessments.

Santa Cruz Mayor Isn't Committing to Rebuilding Collapsed Section of Wharf

Mayor Keeley expresses caution regarding immediate rebuilding plans for the damaged Santa Cruz Wharf.

Revealed: 1.5m children in England studying in unfit school buildings

Over 1.5 million children are studying in unsafe, dilapidated school buildings in England, underscoring urgent infrastructure needs.
#architecture

MCHAP Reveals Phyllis Lambert Agent of Excellence Award, Honoring Roman Meyer Falcon's Transformative Impact

MCHAP Conference celebrated Phyllis Lambert and Román Meyer Falcón for their transformative contributions to architecture and urban development.

Kep West Outdoor Plaza and Restaurants / Bloom Architecture

The new architectural design aims to blend public space with private facilities to honor Kep's culture and environment.

MCHAP Reveals Phyllis Lambert Agent of Excellence Award, Honoring Roman Meyer Falcon's Transformative Impact

MCHAP Conference celebrated Phyllis Lambert and Román Meyer Falcón for their transformative contributions to architecture and urban development.

Kep West Outdoor Plaza and Restaurants / Bloom Architecture

The new architectural design aims to blend public space with private facilities to honor Kep's culture and environment.
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Controversial Ontario Place redevelopment and mega-spa could cost taxpayers billions

The development of a mega-spa at Ontario Place was marked by unfair bidding and significant cost increases, raising transparency concerns.

Wednesday's Headlines: Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA fender-bender highlights urgent concerns about reckless driving and street safety in NYC.
#transport

Euston station is incredibly unpopular but is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Euston Station will revert to displaying departure times instead of digital advertisements after public complaints and a directive from the transport secretary.

Parliamentarian scuffles and flamingos: photos of the day - Thursday

The new Siemens' Rail Village will support 700 jobs while advancing the UK's next-generation train production, including updates for the Piccadilly line.

Euston station is incredibly unpopular but is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Euston Station will revert to displaying departure times instead of digital advertisements after public complaints and a directive from the transport secretary.

Parliamentarian scuffles and flamingos: photos of the day - Thursday

The new Siemens' Rail Village will support 700 jobs while advancing the UK's next-generation train production, including updates for the Piccadilly line.
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#local-authorities

Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner says

Councils must meet government housing targets despite concerns about their feasibility.

Overnight visitors to Wales could pay tourism tax', Welsh government announces

Wales may implement a tourism tax, allowing local authorities to decide, aimed at sharing infrastructure costs with visitors.

Councils must meet housing targets, Rayner says

Councils must meet government housing targets despite concerns about their feasibility.

Overnight visitors to Wales could pay tourism tax', Welsh government announces

Wales may implement a tourism tax, allowing local authorities to decide, aimed at sharing infrastructure costs with visitors.
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from The Oaklandside
1 month ago

Big solar energy project planned for 10 Oakland rooftops

Oakland plans to install solar panels on 10 public buildings, generating 1.6 megawatts of electricity and creating cost savings for the city.
#bike-lanes

Emotions run high at Bloor Street West bike lane community meeting | CBC News

The Bloor Street West bike lanes have sparked polarized opinions in the community meeting, revealing both support and opposition among attendees.

Friday Video: What if We Let Bike Haters on Social Media Plan Our Cities? - Streetsblog USA

Bike lanes often face skepticism despite their importance in community planning.
Myths about bike lanes negatively impact policies that support public cycling infrastructure.

Sally Meadows seeks safer streets, even if it reduces rural feeling in Los Altos

Sally Meadows prioritizes street safety in Los Altos, even at the expense of the city's rural aesthetic.

Emotions run high at Bloor Street West bike lane community meeting | CBC News

The Bloor Street West bike lanes have sparked polarized opinions in the community meeting, revealing both support and opposition among attendees.

Friday Video: What if We Let Bike Haters on Social Media Plan Our Cities? - Streetsblog USA

Bike lanes often face skepticism despite their importance in community planning.
Myths about bike lanes negatively impact policies that support public cycling infrastructure.

Sally Meadows seeks safer streets, even if it reduces rural feeling in Los Altos

Sally Meadows prioritizes street safety in Los Altos, even at the expense of the city's rural aesthetic.
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London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years

The incorrect roadsign pointing to Malibu and Laurel Canyon has been corrected after 15 years.
#community-improvement

Pittsburg's 'Living Green' project revitalizes area with new walking trail

The Living Green Pittsburg project has transformed a neglected area into a safe, vibrant space for community walking and biking.

Pittsburg mayor highlights city's 2024 successes and vision for sustainable growth

Pittsburg made significant economic strides through $200 million investments focusing on job creation and community development.

Pittsburg's 'Living Green' project revitalizes area with new walking trail

The Living Green Pittsburg project has transformed a neglected area into a safe, vibrant space for community walking and biking.

Pittsburg mayor highlights city's 2024 successes and vision for sustainable growth

Pittsburg made significant economic strides through $200 million investments focusing on job creation and community development.
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from Telecompetitor
1 month ago

New York Awards $140M for Publicly Owned Broadband Networks

New York invests $140 million in broadband expansion to enhance internet access across public networks.
#proposition-5

Proposition 5 ballot measure to make it easier to fund affordable housing fails

Proposition 5's defeat hinders affordable housing and public infrastructure financing in California.

CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures - Streetsblog California

The California ballot features numerous measures related to local funding and infrastructure, highlighting significant funding challenges faced by local governments.

Proposition 5 ballot measure to make it easier to fund affordable housing fails

Proposition 5's defeat hinders affordable housing and public infrastructure financing in California.

CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures - Streetsblog California

The California ballot features numerous measures related to local funding and infrastructure, highlighting significant funding challenges faced by local governments.
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#urban-development

Landscapes of Tourism: How Tourism Shapes Our Cities, Environments, and Infrastructure

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games catalyze extensive urban investments in Paris, focusing on sustainable and lasting infrastructure for post-event use.

Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Controversial skyscraper plans at Liverpool Street station have been replaced with a smaller, heritage-focused development led by Network Rail.

Austin to Manor Trail now complete, linking suburb to citywide trail network - Austin Monitor

The completion of the Austin to Manor Trail enhances connectivity and quality of life for residents in the rapidly growing suburb of Manor.

Landscapes of Tourism: How Tourism Shapes Our Cities, Environments, and Infrastructure

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games catalyze extensive urban investments in Paris, focusing on sustainable and lasting infrastructure for post-event use.

Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Controversial skyscraper plans at Liverpool Street station have been replaced with a smaller, heritage-focused development led by Network Rail.

Austin to Manor Trail now complete, linking suburb to citywide trail network - Austin Monitor

The completion of the Austin to Manor Trail enhances connectivity and quality of life for residents in the rapidly growing suburb of Manor.
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City looks to reduce lead time on approved bond projects ahead of expected 2026 proposals - Austin Monitor

City staff aim to reduce delays in bond project approvals to ensure quicker construction and completion within a streamlined eight-year timeline.

LaGuardia Was Just Deemed The Best Airport In The Country

LaGuardia Airport transformed from one of the worst to the best in the nation, winning the inaugural Forbes Travel Guide award.
#affordable-housing

City Hall could overturn council's decision to refuse 449 new homes in Tooting 'village'

London's deputy mayor for planning is considering overruling Wandsworth Council's refusal of additional housing at Springfield Village, emphasizing the project's potential positive contribution to housing targets.

Column: Bonds on the November ballot are worthwhile, but very, very costly

California's ballot measures include significant propositions for education and infrastructure, overshadowed by the presidential election focus.
Voters face key propositions impacting state debt and local funding for vital projects, against a backdrop of a pivotal presidential race.

City Hall could overturn council's decision to refuse 449 new homes in Tooting 'village'

London's deputy mayor for planning is considering overruling Wandsworth Council's refusal of additional housing at Springfield Village, emphasizing the project's potential positive contribution to housing targets.

Column: Bonds on the November ballot are worthwhile, but very, very costly

California's ballot measures include significant propositions for education and infrastructure, overshadowed by the presidential election focus.
Voters face key propositions impacting state debt and local funding for vital projects, against a backdrop of a pivotal presidential race.
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#los-angeles

The end of Hahn Hall? L.A. County takes first step to buy Gas Company Tower

L.A. County plans to buy Gas Company Tower for public safety amidst ongoing concerns about aging facilities in earthquake-prone areas.

$46,000 in stolen copper and aluminum found at recycling center, L.A. police say

Los Angeles police recovered $46,000 worth of stolen metals during a compliance check at a recycling center, underscoring a worrying theft trend.

The end of Hahn Hall? L.A. County takes first step to buy Gas Company Tower

L.A. County plans to buy Gas Company Tower for public safety amidst ongoing concerns about aging facilities in earthquake-prone areas.

$46,000 in stolen copper and aluminum found at recycling center, L.A. police say

Los Angeles police recovered $46,000 worth of stolen metals during a compliance check at a recycling center, underscoring a worrying theft trend.
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#ev-adoption

Thieves hunting for copper are vandalizing American EV chargers

Vandalism of public EV chargers is surging in the U.S., impacting reliability and consumer confidence in electric vehicle infrastructure.

EVIE Reimagines the Street Lamp as an EV Charging Station

EV infrastructure is a barrier to wider EV adoption.
Design solutions like EVIE aim to make charging stations more ubiquitous.

Thieves hunting for copper are vandalizing American EV chargers

Vandalism of public EV chargers is surging in the U.S., impacting reliability and consumer confidence in electric vehicle infrastructure.

EVIE Reimagines the Street Lamp as an EV Charging Station

EV infrastructure is a barrier to wider EV adoption.
Design solutions like EVIE aim to make charging stations more ubiquitous.
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Corporate UK tax breaks to cost 20bn more than they generate, study finds

Corporate tax breaks are expected to impose a significant fiscal cost while generating only a fraction in fresh investment, questioning their efficacy.
#transport-for-london

British teen arrested over cyberattack on London transportation agency

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London, highlighting increasing teenage involvement in cybercrime.

TfL cyber attack: Thousands of passengers feared to have bank details exposed as teenager arrested

TfL's recent cyber attack is more severe than previously understood, compromising significant personal data of passengers.

Arrest in TfL cyber hack attack as TfL warns of customer data leak

A teenager has been arrested for a cyber attack on Transport for London, which resulted in possible customer data leaks.

Teenager arrested in TfL cyber attack investigation

TfL experienced a cyber attack leading to the arrest of a teenager and potential data loss, though immediate customer impact is reported as minimal.

British teen arrested over cyberattack on London transportation agency

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London, highlighting increasing teenage involvement in cybercrime.

TfL cyber attack: Thousands of passengers feared to have bank details exposed as teenager arrested

TfL's recent cyber attack is more severe than previously understood, compromising significant personal data of passengers.

Arrest in TfL cyber hack attack as TfL warns of customer data leak

A teenager has been arrested for a cyber attack on Transport for London, which resulted in possible customer data leaks.

Teenager arrested in TfL cyber attack investigation

TfL experienced a cyber attack leading to the arrest of a teenager and potential data loss, though immediate customer impact is reported as minimal.
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As budget strains grow, Miami-Dade mayor pulls back on future transit funding

Miami-Dade's 2025 budget proposes halting transit savings contributions, diverting funds to fill budget gaps despite public demand for expanded mass transit.

Council to see start of contracts for nearly $2.5B to fund airport expansion - Austin Monitor

City Council to approve $497.8 million for Austin-Bergstrom Airport expansion, part of a $2.5 billion overall plan.

See how they run: Outer Sunset merchants grill Safai on Great Highway

The fate of the Upper Great Highway's closure is a critical topic in the San Francisco mayoral race.

Station Yards development in Ronkonkoma injects cash, spurring wave of suburban renewal, officials say

The Alston apartment complex revitalized the Ronkonkoma area, leading to increased business in local shops and improved community vitality.

Work to resume on Second Avenue Subway extension after $54M cash infusion from Hochul | amNewYork

Gov. Hochul allocated $54 million to restart utility relocation for Second Avenue Subway extension after pausing congestion pricing, with work being a critical step in meeting New Yorkers' needs.

Swanley rush-hour trains to have more carriages from June

Rush-hour trains from Swanley to London will have extra carriages from June, improving services.

St. Charles Avenue Finally Gets its Curb Cut - Streetsblog San Francisco

Citizen advocacy can drive positive change in urban infrastructure.
Inter-agency coordination challenges can delay public infrastructure projects.

PROWAG Can Make Cities More Accessible - So Here's What You Need to Know - Streetsblog USA

ADA does not cover public right of way; PROWAG addresses this but requires further legal adoption.
Accessible infrastructure benefits everyone, not just individuals with disabilities.

Camden Council Confirms Major 40 Million Makeover For Holborn

Holborn area in central London undergoing major makeover with new green spaces and pedestrian-friendly environment.
The project aims to create a people-focused public space, accessible cycle lanes, and a healthy street for visitors and patients.

Pittsburg may put sales tax increase on ballot to fund road work

Pittsburg may propose a half-cent sales tax increase to address $84 million deferred road maintenance backlog.
Maintaining roads is crucial for quality of life, economic development, and public safety in any city.
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