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#homelessness
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city

Bowser criticizes federal intervention in homelessness, urging cooperation to effectively address the crisis in D.C.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Mission District

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city

Bowser criticizes federal intervention in homelessness, urging cooperation to effectively address the crisis in D.C.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: San Jose's homeless law is cruel and unnecessary

San Jose should prioritize providing alternatives to shelters for the unhoused rather than penalizing them, as existing laws already manage disorderly conduct.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Mission District

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

#congestion-pricing
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

How Well Is Congestion Pricing Doing? Very.

Congestion pricing is effectively reducing traffic and improving street safety in Manhattan.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Rising Out of the Valley Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing is gaining public support post-implementation, moving out of its previous opposition phase.
NYC politics
fromCurbed
1 month ago

How Well Is Congestion Pricing Doing? Very.

Congestion pricing is effectively reducing traffic and improving street safety in Manhattan.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Rising Out of the Valley Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing is gaining public support post-implementation, moving out of its previous opposition phase.
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: 'The Rules of the Road' Were Written for Cars - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists are different than drivers, so some of the rules for them must be different, too.
Bicycling
#public-health
SF politics
fromabc7news.com
2 months ago

Does SF have a public urination problem? Here's how the city is addressing the issue

Chronic public urination in Portsmouth Square reflects significant sanitation issues in San Francisco.
NYC politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Amid Disappearing Federal Funds, Could New York Be a Model for City-Level Health? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Mike Bloomberg's health-focused policies during his mayoralty significantly increased New Yorkers' life expectancy and set a precedent for urban health initiatives worldwide.
SF politics
fromabc7news.com
2 months ago

Does SF have a public urination problem? Here's how the city is addressing the issue

Chronic public urination in Portsmouth Square reflects significant sanitation issues in San Francisco.
NYC politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Amid Disappearing Federal Funds, Could New York Be a Model for City-Level Health? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Mike Bloomberg's health-focused policies during his mayoralty significantly increased New Yorkers' life expectancy and set a precedent for urban health initiatives worldwide.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani Wants to Take a Free Bus ... Straight to Gracie Mansion - Streetsblog New York City

Free buses can benefit low-income riders, but concerns exist about service frequency.
Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani proposes free and faster bus service as a solution to transit issues.
#public-safety
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Voters to Pols: Don't Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?) - Streetsblog New York City

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC to buy $1.6 million in panic buttons for 500 bodegas to try to curb crime: 'Hopefully, it works'

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Voters to Pols: Don't Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?) - Streetsblog New York City

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC to buy $1.6 million in panic buttons for 500 bodegas to try to curb crime: 'Hopefully, it works'

Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Architecture Now: Urban Updates from Madrid to L.A. on Climate, Policy, and Recovery

Cities are adapting to climate change through new policies and infrastructure projects.
Spain and Italy launched a manifesto prioritizing climate adaptation in architecture.
L.A. County voters support stricter building codes to prevent fire damage.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC'S HOUSING CRISIS: Breaking down what the city is doing, and not doing, to make housing affordable | amNewYork

New York City's affordable housing crisis persists despite significant investments, with ongoing disparities and challenges affecting both renters and developers.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NYC mayoral candidates begin to roll out their housing policies

New York City is facing a housing crisis with rising rents and low vacancy rates, prompting mayoral candidates to propose various housing plans.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

State Lawmaker Wants To Override City's 'Stupid' Winter Curbside Dining Ban - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmaker proposes to end winter ban on curbside outdoor dining in NYC to revive the decimated program.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC'S HOUSING CRISIS: Breaking down what the city is doing, and not doing, to make housing affordable | amNewYork

New York City's affordable housing crisis persists despite significant investments, with ongoing disparities and challenges affecting both renters and developers.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NYC mayoral candidates begin to roll out their housing policies

New York City is facing a housing crisis with rising rents and low vacancy rates, prompting mayoral candidates to propose various housing plans.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

State Lawmaker Wants To Override City's 'Stupid' Winter Curbside Dining Ban - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmaker proposes to end winter ban on curbside outdoor dining in NYC to revive the decimated program.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Get Your Tickets to Honor Public Space Heroes Edition - Streetsblog New York City

...the event honors the people behind our city's defining public spaces, those citywide stewards, school street stalwarts, and local lions who make the city better every day.
NYC politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Big problems at tiny Toronto park prompt calls for locked gates at night | CBC News

Paul Richard, an Indigenous former City of Toronto gardener who has spearheaded the park's revitalization since 2020, states, "It's time, after all our work, for the city to walk its talk on their support for the project."
London politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Sunset on the Capitol Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. DOT is targeting bike lanes, reflecting a troubling trend in roadway safety and equity.
Roam Research
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Americans Are Stuck. Who's to Blame?

Yoni Appelbaum's book 'Stuck' illustrates how lack of mobility impacts American opportunity and identity.
The drive for urban preservation has unintentionally hindered social mobility for many Americans.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Mayor in a Whirlwind Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The debate over bike lanes reflects a broader cultural divide, with advocates promoting health and savings against conservative criticism.
NYC politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

In which cities are ICE immigration raids being conducted?

The Trump Administration's immigration enforcement has led to increased raids, affecting undocumented communities and prompting fears of misinformation and overreach.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

When Journalists Give Even Intentional Traffic Violence a Pass - Streetsblog USA

The New York Times suggested that another suspect deserved some of the blame for Varry's death: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who has been ‘ratcheting up tensions’ in the City of Light by implementing policies that limit the movement, speed, and parking options of cars, which creates friction between motorists and cyclists. As policy changes continue to unfold, it raises questions about the balance between road safety for cyclists and motorists' freedoms, potentially leading to tragic outcomes.
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