All articles tagged with #urban development
Fiorello La Guardia, a dynamic and influential mayor of New York City, transformed the city into a global metropolis through extensive public works, support for the arts, and a focus on social welfare during the Great Depression, earning it the reputation as the greatest city in the world.
The Kraft Group has reached an agreement with Boston and Everett officials to build a 25,000-seat soccer stadium in Everett, Massachusetts, on a former industrial site, with plans for environmental remediation, community benefits, and improved infrastructure, despite previous concerns from Boston leaders about traffic and environmental issues.
India's major cities are facing severe challenges like toxic air, broken roads, and uncollected rubbish due to inadequate governance, despite significant investments in infrastructure, highlighting systemic issues in urban management and planning.
Indonesia is constructing a new, eco-friendly city called Nusantara in Borneo, with no traffic and modern infrastructure, attracting new residents despite an uncertain future.
Rent control policies, despite their popularity among populists, tend to worsen housing affordability by reducing supply, discouraging maintenance, and increasing initial rents, as evidenced by examples from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Los Angeles, and international cases. Cities repeatedly implement these policies, often leading to negative outcomes like decreased building permits and higher initial rents, with some regions like Argentina experiencing rent drops after abolishing controls. Experts warn that rent caps are counterproductive and suggest alternative approaches to address housing affordability.
The article discusses New York's ongoing building boom, highlighting the city's extensive construction activities and urban development projects, reflecting its growth and investment in infrastructure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to increase housing by allowing taller apartment buildings near transit stations, aiming to address high housing costs, but facing opposition from Los Angeles officials and residents concerned about neighborhood character and historical preservation.
The Denver Downtown Development Authority plans to purchase the struggling Denver Pavilions mall for $37 million to revitalize the area, with a focus on mixed-use redevelopment and community input, aiming to prevent blight and boost downtown vitality without using city funds.
The article discusses a historical photo challenge focused on a rock outcrop on the Upper West Side, revealing its location, history of urban development, and the impact of geological features on city planning, along with a solution to a previous challenge and insights into the area's geological history.
GIFT City in India, envisioned as a modern financial hub, is making progress with international banks and infrastructure, but faces challenges in attracting residents and developing social amenities, highlighting the long-term nature of building a successful smart city.
Residents of La Alma Lincoln Park are divided over the Denver Broncos' plan to build a new stadium at Burnham Yard, with some excited about potential economic and community benefits, while others worry about displacement and rising costs. The project includes plans for mixed-use development, and community engagement through a benefits agreement is emphasized to ensure local interests are considered.
President Trump plans to request $2 billion from Congress to improve Washington D.C., aiming to transform the city into a more controlled environment, despite previous claims that he has addressed the city's crime issues.
Sweden's 113-year-old wooden Kiruna Church was moved two miles to prevent it from being engulfed by the expanding iron ore mine, marking a significant effort in urban relocation and preservation of cultural heritage. The church, considered possibly the largest wooden building in Sweden, was carefully transported on trucks with over 130 wheels, and is expected to reopen by next Christmas, symbolizing community resilience amidst change.
The New York State Department of Transportation has begun construction work under the elevated I-81 in downtown Syracuse, marking the start of tearing down the highway and creating a new street-level route called Business Loop 81, with plans including roundabouts at Van Buren and Almond Streets.
As urban land becomes scarcer, U.S. cities are increasingly permitting development on irregular and overlooked lots, such as triangular, crescent-shaped, and narrow strips, by relaxing zoning rules to help address the housing shortage.