All articles tagged with #neighborhoods
Residents along Los Angeles streets are pushing back against Waymo’s driverless-car testing, saying vehicles used for staging block driveways and curb space, worsen traffic, and raise safety concerns, prompting calls for limits and clearer rules for where autonomous cars can wait.
A NYU-led study using MIDUS data finds that adults living in low-opportunity neighborhoods have higher CDKN2A RNA, a marker of cellular aging, even after accounting for other socioeconomic and health factors. The association is strongest for social and economic factors, suggesting chronic stress from economic deprivation and housing conditions may biologically embed aging, highlighting the need for structural changes to improve neighborhood resources.
A report reveals that corporate investors bought a quarter of Philadelphia's single-family homes from 2017 to 2022, mainly in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, raising concerns about affordability, displacement, and community stability, while also highlighting some positive impacts like property upgrades. The study calls for policy changes to increase transparency and protect residents from negative effects of investment activities.
Tokyo's Jimbōchō neighborhood is ranked as the world's coolest neighborhood in 2025 by Time Out, praised for its vintage bookstores, coffee culture, and curry houses. The list highlights diverse neighborhoods globally, including Borgerhout in Antwerp, Barra Funda in São Paulo, Camberwell in London, and Avondale in Chicago, each celebrated for their local culture, food, arts, and community vibe.
An analysis of 1,273 arrest records in Washington D.C. reveals that arrests involving federal officers are widespread across all city wards, with a concentration in the poorest, most diverse, and high-crime neighborhoods.
The article discusses how private equity firms and institutional investors have been buying and renting out homes across the U.S., which has both benefits, like increased neighborhood diversity and affordable rentals, and drawbacks, such as making homeownership more difficult and driving up prices due to reduced housing supply. It highlights the complex trade-offs involved and suggests that increasing housing construction could be a more effective solution than banning corporate landlords.
EA's Skate reboot reveals new neighborhoods including Hedgemont, Gullcrest Village, Market Mile, and Brickswich, featuring unique skate spots like a church, community parks, and a stadium. The game emphasizes a communal, multiplayer experience with always-online gameplay, coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC with cross-play and cross-progression. Music details will be announced next month.
Chefs from New York City's top restaurants share their current favorite dining spots, showcasing a diverse range of neighborhoods and cuisines in the city.
In Russia, neighborhoods have been inundated and thousands of people have been evacuated due to major flooding caused by snow melt.
Three Tampa neighborhoods, Uptown, Hyde Park – Spanishtown Creek, and Harbour Island, have been ranked among the top ten best places to live in America by Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live in America list, which assesses overall livability based on factors such as schools, crime rates, housing trends, and access to amenities. Uptown was ranked 4th, Hyde Park – Spanishtown Creek 6th, and Harbour Island 9th on the list, with high ratings for public schools, family-friendliness, outdoor activities, and more.
Portland food writers and personalities share their favorite neighborhoods for dining in 2023. Exciting areas include Montavilla and its surrounding areas in Southeast and East Portland, Northeast Portland with its talented chefs and food carts, Beaverton for its diverse dining options, the Piedmont-Woodlawn area in North Portland, and the west side of Portland with hidden gems and delicious international cuisine. Other notable neighborhoods mentioned include Kerns, Alberta Arts District, downtown, Killingsworth, and St. Johns.
A new study reveals that hundreds of thousands of neighborhoods in the United States are experiencing population decline due to flooding, despite overall population growth in these areas. The research highlights the impact of flood risk, exacerbated by climate change, on residential choices. Americans are increasingly selective about where they live, avoiding flood-prone regions. However, the study also suggests that while people are moving away from the most flood-prone neighborhoods within cities, they are still flocking to flood-prone areas overall. Flood risk, along with social factors such as race and class, influences decisions about where to live. Further research is needed to understand how individuals in climate hazard-threatened areas decide whether and where to relocate.
The state government rejected the city's plans for a migrant tent encampment in Brighton Park after construction was already underway and soil contamination was found. Other stories covered by Block Club Chicago this week include the extensive fire damage to the Swift Mansion in Bronzeville, the opening of Heat by Niko, a black-owned fur coat store in the West Loop, and various community events and initiatives in neighborhoods across Chicago.
Chicago experienced a wave of armed robberies on Sunday, with 20 people being targeted across several neighborhoods. The suspects, believed to be between 18 and 25 years old, wore dark-colored sweatshirts, black pants, and ski masks. One victim was shot in the upper abdomen but is in good condition. Police advise residents to remain vigilant, avoid distractions, walk in groups, and not confront offenders. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Chicago police or leave an anonymous tip online.
A new memory game called "How Many San Francisco Streets Can You Name?" is challenging players to recall as many street names in the city as possible. The game not only tests memory but also encourages players to explore different neighborhoods and pay attention to street signs. The creator of the game hopes it will help people think about the city differently and inspire them to explore new areas.