Cities Explore New Strategies for Safer Rental Housing
Cities across the nation are testing new approaches to improve safety in rental properties. Some initiatives focus on bu...
NYC's Secret to Great Tap Water: The Unsung Sidewalk Boxes
New York City's excellent tap water relies on a network of often-overlooked cast-iron boxes embedded in sidewalks. These...
NYC's Hidden Water Quality Secret: Valve Chambers
New York City's excellent water quality relies on a vast, often unseen, infrastructure. Hundreds of unassuming cast-iron...
QueensWay: Could a Derelict Railway Become NYC's Next Park?
A forgotten stretch of railway in Queens, once part of the Long Island Rail Road, is now being considered for a transfor...
Queens' High Line: A Year in the Life of NYC's Urban Oasis
The Queensway, a former railway line in central Queens, offers a unique glimpse into nature's seasonal changes within Ne...
London Bans Busking in Leicester Square After Noise Complain...
Street performances in London's Leicester Square have been banned due to numerous noise complaints from residents and bu...
Elizabeth Street Garden Housing Plan Faces Opposition
A plan to build affordable housing for seniors on the site of the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan is facing r...
Expanding Housing Options: Rethinking Suburban Development
To tackle America's housing shortage, some experts suggest re-evaluating suburban development. While often criticized, s...
Bangkok Residents Concerned About Building Safety After Eart...
A recent earthquake, felt strongly in Bangkok, has raised concerns about the safety and construction quality of the city...
Barcelona Grapples with Europe's Growing Housing Crisis
Barcelona is facing a severe housing shortage, mirroring a problem spreading across Europe. Rising costs and limited ava...
Bangkok Residents Question High-Rise Safety After Building C...
Following a recent building collapse in Bangkok, concerns are growing about the safety of the city's rapidly expanding s...
Barcelona Tackles Housing Crisis: A European Test Case
Barcelona is facing a major housing shortage, making it hard for residents to find affordable places to live. This probl...
Arizona Community Thrives by Ditching Cars
In a suburb near Phoenix, residents are embracing a car-free lifestyle. This unique community prioritizes walking, bikin...
Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Opening Delayed by City Ha...
A new pedestrian path on the Queensboro Bridge in New York City was almost ready to open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was...
US Cities See Population Growth After COVID-Era Declines
New data reveals that many large U.S. cities experienced population growth in 2024. This reverses a trend of population...
Major U.S. Cities Sinking, New Study Reveals
A recent study reveals that several large U.S. cities are gradually sinking. This phenomenon, known as land subsidence,...
Retro-Inspired NYC Subway Map Returns, Drawing Nostalgia
A new subway map for New York City is making waves for its retro design. The map, the first major update in decades, ech...
Miami's Climate Gentrification: Rising Tides, Rising Rents
Miami faces a dual threat: rising sea levels and rising rents. As developers build on higher ground to avoid flooding, l...
Singapore's High Car Ownership Costs: A Luxury Experience
Owning a car in Singapore is incredibly expensive, with the 'Certificate of Entitlement' alone costing upwards of $84,00...