urban-revitalization

London

The Thames is getting seven new embankments

Revitalization of urban spaces through 'super sewer', creating new mini-parks along the Thames River. [ more ]

#brooklyn

Time Out New York

New York City

A modern new port is opening on the Brooklyn coastline

The city will redevelop 120 acres of Brooklyn coastline stretching from Brooklyn Bridge Park to Red Hook. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

NYC Will Redevelop Arces Of BK Coastline, Make Modern Marine Terminal

Brooklyn's waterfront to be transformed into a modern maritime port with housing and retail additions. [ more ]

Journal

3 months ago

Design

Revitalizing New York City: 7 Remarkable Adaptive Reuse Projects in Brooklyn

Adaptive reuse projects in Brooklyn preserve architectural heritage and offer innovative urban revitalization solutions.

Adaptive reuse projects in Brooklyn demonstrate the potential to foster sustainable growth, cultural enrichment, and social cohesion. [ more ]

morebrooklyn

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

City takes ownership of Brooklyn Marine Terminal, planning modern mixed-use transformation * Brooklyn Paper

New York City plans to transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a cutting-edge maritime port and mixed-use community hub. [ more ]

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Silicon Valley real estate

Purple Lotus cannabis dispensary draws customers to downtown San Jose

A cannabis dispensary in downtown San Jose boosts local economy and foot traffic. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Silicon Valley real estate

Boys & Girls club office moves to downtown San Jose, seeking urban site

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley moving its local headquarters to downtown San Jose, bringing jobs and potential patrons to the area.

The organization's new office is at the Wilcox Building in downtown San Jose, contributing to the economic rebound of the urban core. [ more ]

moredowntown-san-jose

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Design

snhetta's mixed-use building in oslo performs with net-zero energy usage

Innovative sustainable design in Vertikal Nydalen transforms the industrial Nydalen district into a vibrant residential area. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley real estate

Downtown San Jose property owner neglects blighted building - San Jose Spotlight

The Lawrence Hotel building in downtown San Jose remains in disrepair three years after a fire, impacting the city's efforts to revitalize the area. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Web design

reused wooden panels compose undulating facade for aqua jardin wedding venue in vietnam

The Aqua Jardin wedding venue by STD Design Consultant in Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes natural ventilation, shade, and greenery to create an eco-friendly, visually appealing space while operating within budget constraints. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

2 months ago

London

Reboot of stalled tower block 'a significant step'

Community center hopes for new beginning with purchase of dormant tower block scheme

Regal London pledges to finish building 24-storey tower block with new home for community center [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

East Bay (California)

Men's club wins court ruling, halts revamp of downtown San Jose park

Revamp plan for St. James Park faces legal challenges due to objections from a historic foundation representing Sainte Claire Club.

City's proposal for a pavilion with live events in St. James Park faces opposition for potential impact on historic structures in the area. [ more ]

Open Culture

3 months ago

Los Angeles

A Walking Tour of Los Angeles Architecture: From Art Deco to California Bungalow

Downtown Los Angeles revitalization

Reevaluation of architectural significance [ more ]

Streetsblog

San Francisco

Oakland Breaks Ground on 14th Street Safety Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

The 14th Street Safety Project in Oakland aims to create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

The project will include wider sidewalks, curb-protected bike lanes, and a safe bike corridor between West Oakland and downtown. [ more ]

#san-francisco

ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

How residents, merchants are giving love back to SF's Haight-Ashbury

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco has struggled with issues such as homelessness, drug crisis, and business closures.

Residents and the business community, with the help of the city, have transformed the Haight into a vibrant and safe community. [ more ]

therealdeal.com

San Francisco

University of California Exploring San Francisco Spaces

The University of California is open to expanding into San Francisco and filling empty office spaces.

Mayor London Breed has requested local schools and colleges to fill the vacant offices in Downtown San Francisco. [ more ]

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The Nation