Tag: Urban planning
Pro-housing group explains limited impact of California’s housing laws.
The efforts to address California's housing crisis have fallen short despite the enactment of several laws aimed at boosting housing construction. A recent report by YIMBY Law, a pro-development nonprofit, highlights the limited impact...
NYC Congestion Pricing Set to Begin as Scheduled, Judge Rules
Federal Judge Upholds NYC Congestion Pricing Plan, Rejects Delay RequestA federal judge in Newark, New Jersey, has made a crucial decision regarding New York City's highly debated congestion pricing plan. Despite the state's plea...
Los Angeles Declines to Participate in Newsom’s Efforts to Clear Homeless Encampments
Leaders in Los Angeles County have made a clear statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to clear homeless encampments in California. Despite the pressure from the governor, the board of supervisors unanimously...
Allan Williams: American Engineer Who Revolutionized Highway Rest Areas
Allan Williams, an American engineer, played a significant role in revolutionizing highway rest areas in the United States. Born in Ludington, Michigan in 1892, Williams inherited his knack for fixing things from his father,...
Los Angeles Removes Traffic Signs Targeting Gay Community
Los Angeles recently removed the last remaining traffic signs from the Silver Lake neighborhood that were targeted towards the gay community. The signs, which read "No cruising. No U-turns. Midnight to 6 am," were...
American Dream of Homeownership: A Success Story in Sweden
As an architect, Ivan Rupnik believes that the key to solving America's affordable housing crisis is to build more homes, and to start building them now. However, the current construction methods in the United...
Los Angeles removes traffic signs targeting gay community Removing Traffic Signs Targeting Gay Community
Los Angeles recently removed the last remaining traffic signs in the Silver Lake neighborhood that targeted the gay community. The signs that prohibited cruising, U-turns, and restricted activity from midnight to 6 am were...
Revamped Plan for Civic Arena Site Includes Separate Parking Garage
The Civic Arena site in our city is undergoing a major transformation with a revamped plan that includes a separate parking garage. This new development is set to bring more convenience and accessibility to...
Urban Transformation
Embracing Eco-Friendly Living in Urban SpacesIn the dynamic landscape of urban development, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly living practices. Cities around the world are prioritizing initiatives that not only reduce...
Future of Church-Wellesley’s ‘orphan’ parkette up in the air | CBC News
Future of Church-Wellesley's 'Orphan' Parkette in LimboResidents of the Church-Wellesley neighborhood in Toronto are grappling with the uncertain fate of a beloved parkette that has fallen into disrepair. The small green space on Charles...