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fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Screech! Crash! Bang! This car collision chronicler has been snapping pictures of the (many) by his house.

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Screech! Crash! Bang! This car collision chronicler has been snapping pictures of the (many) by his house.

#noise-complaints
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

DOT's Uptown Greenway Connector is 'Useless' and 'Ridiculous' - And Forces Cyclists to Cross a Highway! - Streetsblog New York City

The new plan has been criticized for moving cyclists into the path of fast-moving cars, increasing danger without adequately addressing existing safety issues.
Bicycling
#planning-permission
fromHomebuilding
3 days ago
Renovation

Lewis Capaldi's off-grid dream rural retreat hits a snag as neighbour objects to 'oppressive' 3.5m fence

fromHomebuilding
3 days ago
Renovation

Lewis Capaldi's off-grid dream rural retreat hits a snag as neighbour objects to 'oppressive' 3.5m fence

#environmental-impact
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
New York City

Coney Island casino plan gets small victory as locals continue to fight against development

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
New York City

Coney Island casino plan gets small victory as locals continue to fight against development

#housing
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Locals Want to Nix Luxury Towers in Marine Terminal Update

The upgrade to Brooklyn Marine Terminal includes affordable housing and modernization, but faces community concerns over transparency and engagement.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Locals Want to Nix Luxury Towers in Marine Terminal Update

The upgrade to Brooklyn Marine Terminal includes affordable housing and modernization, but faces community concerns over transparency and engagement.
#pedestrian-safety
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Coming Up Short on Daylighting SF's Red Curbs, Parents Say | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Coming Up Short on Daylighting SF's Red Curbs, Parents Say | KQED

#new-york-city
fromAol
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC-owned UWS scaffolding shed up for more than a decade finally removed - sort of: 'Out of control'

fromAol
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC-owned UWS scaffolding shed up for more than a decade finally removed - sort of: 'Out of control'

#green-belt
#urban-development
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

High-traffic boulevard raises concerns in three South Bay cities

"I almost got hit trying to get out of my car," said Catalina Barrios, 58, who lives in an apartment on the boulevard in Santa Clara. "That street is dangerous."
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Home Values Are Up-but Montana's New Tax System Is About To Be Put to the Test

Residents in Great Falls, MT expressed intense frustration over skyrocketing property tax bills due to assessed values reflecting soaring home prices, demanding explanations from local officials.
SF real estate
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Objections to 'extremely pungent' Chinese restaurant's residence in Woolwich block

The application sought the granting of a licence for the on and off-sale of alcohol and the playing of recorded music daily between 9am and 10pm.
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

150 homeless shelter beds are likely headed to Oakland. Just not in Chinatown.

"To be frank, this is a perfect example of institutional racism," Wang said in an interview about the nixed hotel-to-housing proposal. "You're placing a shelter right beside this vulnerable population."
Public health
#wimbledon
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Bikeway construction on The Esplanade draws community controversy | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Metrolinx's Railpath construction has seen delay after delay. Residents say they're fed up | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

After U.S. strikes in Iran, Torontonians with family in Iran, Israel worry for loved ones | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Bikeway construction on The Esplanade draws community controversy | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Metrolinx's Railpath construction has seen delay after delay. Residents say they're fed up | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

After U.S. strikes in Iran, Torontonians with family in Iran, Israel worry for loved ones | CBC News

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man arrested after Windrush exhibition vandalised in Brixton

A man has been arrested after an exhibition paying tribute to the lives of the Windrush generation was vandalised in south London. Police were called to Windrush Square in Brixton on July 3 at around 6:09am, where the exhibition had opened earlier in June 22.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reform UK run council removes all trans books from children's library section

Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran announced the immediate removal of all transgender-related books from children's sections in libraries, calling it a victory for common sense.
UK news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Caravans occupy Sutton green space causing tension and disruption for residents

Residents expressed frustration over disturbances from loud music and barking dogs since the arrival of at least eight caravans on Wrythe Green. Local resident Jeff noted music played until 10pm and continued the next day, contributing to local upset as this situation has not occurred in years. Children’s toys and rubbish now litter the green, and Jeff expressed concerns about propane gas canisters left exposed, posing a fire risk. Sutton Council stated the removal could take up to two weeks, further aggravating the local community as they worry about cleanup costs.
Canada news
#public-transport
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'Will they ever clean this up?': Staten Island bus stop overrun with weeds, litter

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'Will they ever clean this up?': Staten Island bus stop overrun with weeds, litter

fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Noise, fire danger, fun: Oakland residents sound off on fireworks

"The noise from fireworks is distressing to pets. Most fireworks clock in at 125 to 155 decibels, about the same as a jet engine or gunshot."
Pets
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Greenwich elects first ever Green councillor in historic by-election win

Tamasin Rhymes won the Shooters Hill by-election on June 26 with 34.5% of the vote, narrowly beating Labour's Jummy Dawodu who received 30%.
UK news
#school-safety
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

We Live on a Treacherous Stretch of Road. My Neighbor Is Being Dangerously Irresponsible.

The situation involves a dangerous behavior from a neighbor who allows her young children to bike in the street without supervision. This has led to close calls, highlighting safety concerns.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Letters: Pentagon can't strip Harvey Milk from our memories

I'm sad and angry today to hear that the Pentagon removed Harvey Milk's name from the Navy vessel, but all of us who remember him will always have him in our hearts.
SF LGBT
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment vote postponed...again * Brooklyn Paper

"In order to fully understand the implications of this funding and how it could shape the Terminal's future, I asked EDC to push back the Task Force's vote."
Brooklyn
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Redwood City moves forward with idea of a city-owned digital billboard on Highway 101

"These towering screens demand attention in ways the public has not consented to. Digital billboards impose themselves on everyone."
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Are we safe, if nuclear weapons are here?': trepidation in Norfolk village over new jets

It's strange to think they'll be here in little old Marham. We should definitely have had a say about the nuclear weapons decision.
UK politics
#housing-issues
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Sutton man left without urgent NHS letters from Royal Mail for nearly two months

Amit Marwaha expressed deep concern, stating, "She's been missing her appointments. That's what's really stressing me out. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and I've had a bad infection recently. My mum has diabetes too."
Canada news
#licensing
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Five central London schools in mergers as falling pupil numbers devastate school finances

Making this change now - before we might be forced to due to budget pressures - keeps the future in our community's hands, allowing it to be shaped by our collective choices and preferences.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Historic pub loved by Charles Dickens battles to keep riverside tables branded 'visual clutter' by council

We would rather people sit down, we take your order, and we bring you your food and drink. We will have standing drinking and the noise will creep up and up.
London politics
#parking-issues
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

'Tormented with inconsiderate visitors': This new Waltham playground is so popular, it requires reservations

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

'Tormented with inconsiderate visitors': This new Waltham playground is so popular, it requires reservations

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Ukiah residents voice concerns about city annexation proposal at packed town hall meeting

I ran numbers for a business, it's construction, and their gross revenue is about 4 million. And [the license] was over $1,000 instead of the $40 they'd currently pay.
SF politics
#housing-development
#brooklyn-development
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

Atlantic Yards' broken promises loom over another major Brooklyn development plan two decades later

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

Atlantic Yards' broken promises loom over another major Brooklyn development plan two decades later

fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Planning Commission settles on recommendation in controversial doggy daycare zoning case - Austin Monitor

A rezoning for a doggy daycare in South Austin received Planning Commission approval amidst community backlash, highlighting conflicts between business interests and neighborhood concerns.
SF parents
fromARTnews.com
1 month ago

UOVO Seeking to Build Second Large-Scale Brooklyn Facility

There are signs of community pushback online to UOVO's proposed plan, with a circulating open letter addressed to a Brooklyn zoning board raising concern over the effects of developing such a large commercial area in an area that has experienced extensive residential displacement.
NYC startup
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Valley Water's plan for Pacheco Dam is out of date

Valley Water's continued push to build the Pacheco Dam is concerning, lacking transparency and failing to justify state fund expenditure, prompting a call for sustainable water solutions.
SF politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Croydon youth feel betrayed' by council decision to cut vital services

We at the CYA feel very betrayed. We have made it clear from the outset that keeping the YET is by far the best way to protect and enhance the lives of young people in Croydon.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Row erupts outside Dail between TD, councillors and protesters over Government plans to buy Citywest Hotel

The protestors believe the Citywest Hotel has been a vital amenity for the community and fear losing it to government plans for the immigration system.
London politics
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

The Croydon road which has become a 'breakers yard' with nothing done about it

Kilmartin Avenue in Norbury faces persistent issues with abandoned vehicles, causing frustration among residents who feel neglected by Croydon Council and attracted by a local garage.
London politics
#local-government
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London food

Londoners call for boating firm's alcohol licence to be blocked after 'menace' customers urinate on canal paths and harass locals

Residents urge council to deny GoBoat alcohol license due to past disturbances, fearing return of antisocial behavior.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

A city's dream deal promised jobs, money. Then residents learned it was with Elon Musk.

Memphis has secured a transformative $12 billion investment from Elon Musk, promising hundreds of jobs amid local skepticism about environmental and energy impacts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Villagers fed up of tourists' drones call for ban after man filmed in bath

Retired police officer Hilary Baker, 69, expressed concern over drone usage in Castle Combe, stating, "It’s almost like some of the visitors have lost their moral compass, they have lost their boundaries."
UK news
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Wyndham CEO, major nearby venues back Times Square casino pitch amid concerns for traffic, noise | amNewYork

We believe that this is the only location, having looked at them all, been approached by other partners, where a casino will blend seamlessly into the identity and the character of a neighborhood that really needs an upgrade, Ballotti said.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

New Forest villagers in battle with upmarket glamping site over fire pit smoke

Residents of Frogham are expressing significant concerns over Harry's Field campsite, arguing it disrupts their quiet lifestyle, creates hazards, and lowers property values.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

How much do London's councils make from day festivals?

The future of music festivals in London's parks is uncertain due to legal challenges from community groups concerned about access and ecological impact.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

'Cart Before Horse': Upper West Siders Demand NYPD Halt Bike Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD must end its crackdown on cyclists and e-bikes, emphasizing fairness in road safety enforcement.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Ghost kitchen delivery drivers have overrun an Echo Park neighborhood, say frustrated residents

The opening of Echo Park Eats has overwhelmed the neighborhood with delivery traffic and concerns about land-use regulations for ghost kitchens.
Portland food
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