#urban-planning

#urban-planning

The restructuring aims to create an integrated administrative framework for addressing California's housing and homelessness challenges, aligning programs with transportation, climate, and health policies.

"We hope to get the project back on track so we see notable progress here as 2025 turns into 2026," said Brad Shuckhart, Freehold's regional president overseeing the project.

Darcy Smith has been hired as Portola Valley's next town manager, bringing 22 years of city government experience from previous work in San Bruno, Millbrae, San Mateo, and Campbell.

Oakland is constructing a bicycle path across grass and trees at Lake Merritt. The design changes to avoid damaging tree roots show the importance of advocating for direct, safe routes.

The city began planning upgraded bike lanes for Polk in 2012, with initial proposals including protected bike lanes in both directions and various safety features.

The redevelopment of the Barking Riverside site aims to improve access to the River Thames while protecting and enhancing the local ecology, which is extremely rich.

The new footbridge, which just opened, is attached to the side of the 19th-century structure, creating a direct link for cyclists and pedestrians.

The Irish government is facing a deepening housing crisis characterized by soaring prices and a chronic shortage of supply, prompting the unveiling of a new housing plan.

Network Rail's revised proposal for station redevelopment aims to minimize harm to heritage assets and preserve the established townscape, responding to previous objections.

A 46-storey office block has been approved by The Gherkin in the City of London's eastern cluster. Plans include knocking down existing buildings for a new tower.

Hillside Avenue is one of the most important commuting corridors of Queens, but currently features an inconsistent, patchwork design with some stretches of the street offering frequently blocked curbside bus lanes and other sections without any bus lanes at all.

The renovation of the Colegio Colombo Hebreo in Bogotá represents the Jewish community's most ambitious project in 40 years, addressing a need for a defined master plan.

Traditional zoning has made it hard to build mixed-use, compact, and connected neighborhoods - the kinds of places where walking becomes a feasible option, says Salazar-Miranda.

The overhaul of building regulations aims to boost construction and reduce costs, potentially saving €100,000 per apartment unit. Current limitations restrict the number of one-bedroom and studio apartments, influencing development size.

Al Casciato highlighted that the absence of housing and retail during the BART station's planning in the 1970s at 16th and Mission region is a significant urban planning failure, which contributes to the lack of "eyes on the street." This concept emphasizes the necessity of having observers, or 'natural proprietors,' that enhance safety and activity in public spaces, as originally articulated by Jane Jacobs in her seminal work on urban planning.

M. Nolan Gray states that no city should exist, emphasizing that cities are human constructs rather than natural formations, often built in unlikely contexts.

"We see this time and time again. If you remove the traffic, you make it a nicer place for people to hang out, people spend money there..."

The project involves adapting a former residence to create a middle school unit for Colegio Sao Sabas, featuring four classrooms within the original house layout.

Havering Council's new safety scheme at the A1306 junction aims to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety, particularly for school children, amidst rising traffic.