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urban-planning6 days ago•5 min saved

Charlton Data Centre Proposal Sparks Clash Over London Land Use

A proposed 100,000 sq m data centre at Charlton Riverside in south-east London has triggered a dispute between local authorities and developers. Greenwich Council opposes the project, arguing it conflicts with plans for 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs in the area. Developers counter that the facility is critical national infrastructure that will support the local economy and unlock housing through improved infrastructure. The debate highlights broader tensions in London between expanding digital infrastructure and addressing housing shortages.

via BBC|

#ai-infrastructure #data-centres #greenwich-council

transit7 days ago•4 min saved

Pinehurst Station Opens Early Amid Cost Controversy and Community Celebration

Sound Transit opened its first in-fill light rail station, Pinehurst, in North Seattle on September 30, 2026, five years ahead of schedule. The $240 million project drew hundreds of transit fans for a celebration, despite criticism over its cost and low projected ridership. The station connects to the 1 and 2 Lines and offers new bus transfers, though surrounding housing developments remain stalled due to legal appeals.

via The Urbanist|

#light-rail #pinehurst-station #seattle

sports9 days ago•4 min saved

Mike Tomlin’s 12-Year Minecraft City Reveals a Therapeutic Escape from NFL Pressure

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed a highly detailed city he has been building in the video game Minecraft for over 12 years. The 54-year-old, now an NBC Sports analyst, described the project as a therapeutic outlet that began as a way to bond with his children. The city features intricate architecture, sports stadiums, and urban planning elements, reflecting Tomlin’s interest in design and his need to decompress after a 19-season NFL career.

via NBC News|

#mike-tomlin #minecraft #pittsburgh-steelers

environment9 days ago•123 min saved

Hanoi Adapts to Rising Flood Risks as Climate Change Intensifies

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, is increasingly facing severe flooding due to climate change, prompting the city to adopt new adaptation strategies. While the AP News article highlights the growing stakes for the nation's largest city, it does not provide specific details on recent events or policy changes in the text provided.

via AP News|

#climate-change #environment #flooding

sports9 days ago•1 min saved

Mike Tomlin’s 12-Year Minecraft City Reveals a Therapeutic Escape from NFL Pressure

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed a massive Minecraft city he spent 12 years building, describing the project as a therapeutic outlet that began as a way to bond with his children. The city features detailed high-rises, an aquarium, and sports stadiums, reflecting Tomlin’s interest in architecture and urban design. While some critics questioned the time investment, most praised the creativity and authenticity of the project, highlighting how Tomlin used the game to decompress after his 19-season NFL career ended in January 2026.

via New York Post|

#hobbies #mike-tomlin #minecraft

local-news14 days ago•1 min saved

Nottingham Council Approves Felling of Two Trees in Sneinton Despite Local Campaign

Nottingham City Council approved the removal of two trees outside a mosque in Sneinton, ending a local campaign to save them. The decision was based on safety concerns regarding roots damaging paving, despite objections from residents who argued the trees provided vital environmental benefits.

via BBC|

#jamia-masjid-sultania #local-news #nottingham

urban-development15 days ago•2 min saved

NYC Council Unveils 5,000-Unit North Shore Plan to Rival New Jersey Waterfronts

The New York City Council released a new development plan, North Shore NYC, aiming to construct over 5,000 apartments across Tompkinsville, Stapleton, and St. George. The proposal seeks to transform the borough's underutilized waterfront into a mixed-use 'downtown' area, explicitly modeling its density and speed on successful New Jersey communities like Hoboken and Jersey City. Council Speaker Julie Menin framed the initiative as a proactive land use strategy to reclaim control from mayoral overrule powers, while Councilmember Kamillah Hanks argued that current zoning restrictions have left the area vacant and forced residents to seek housing across the state line.

via Gothamist|

#housing-policy #nyc-council #staten-island

urban-development16 days ago•0 min saved

D.C. Council to vote on RFK master plan featuring 6,500 homes and transit upgrades

Mayor Muriel Bowser released the final master plan for the 180-acre RFK campus, which will house a new Commanders stadium and up to 6,500 homes. The plan, which went to the D.C. Council on September 24, prioritizes transit over parking, with only 6,000 spaces planned. Key features include a new Gold Line bus route, expanded Metro station capacity, and 30% affordable housing. The Council is expected to vote on adoption by year's end, with construction projected to create 30,000 jobs.

via Axios|

#public-transit #rfk-stadium #urban-development

technology-and-urban-development17 days ago•3 min saved

Praxis CEO Dryden Brown to Launch AI-Driven City in Uruguay by 2027

Dryden Brown, the 30-year-old CEO of Praxis, is developing an AI-powered city in Uruguay with initial residents expected in mid-2027. The project, backed by investors including a fund associated with Peter Thiel, aims to explore societal structures in the age of artificial general intelligence. Brown plans to meet with Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi this week to discuss the initiative, which will be built within the +Colonia development near Colonia del Sacramento. While Brown previously advocated for a self-governing city-state, he has agreed to comply with Uruguayan law for the initial phase. The company intends to mobilize $1 billion in investment over three years, using home sales to fund cultural and artistic endeavors inspired by ancient Greece and Rome.

via New York Post|

#artificial-intelligence #peter-thiel #praxis

technology25 days ago•3 min saved

Phoenix’s Reflective Pavement Reduces Road Heat but Increases Pedestrian Warmth

Phoenix’s CoolSeal coating lowers asphalt surface temperatures by about 10–12°F, but it reflects heat upward, raising mean radiant temperature for pedestrians near treated roads by roughly 7°F at midday; planners should deploy the technology in low-foot-traffic, unshaded areas to gain nighttime cooling without worsening daytime pedestrian comfort.

via bgr.com|

#coolseal #pedestrian-heat-stress #reflective-pavement

world27 days ago•12 min saved

Marincello: The 1960s Bay Area Dream That Ended in Court and Became a Trail

A 1960s plan proposed a 30,000-person city across from San Francisco at Marin Headlands, with 50 towers, a mile-long shopping mall and a luxury hotel. Marin County approved the master plan in 1965, but lawsuits and procedural hurdles stalled the project, and by 1970 it was dead. The land eventually became a park and then part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with the former main boulevard now the Marincello Trail, a 2.9-mile hike through the hills.

via Space Daily|

#gulfoil #marincello #marinheadlands

urban-planning1 month ago•11 min saved

Tech Bros and Sky-High Rents Are Changing Williamsburg's Swag

Steffi Cao argues that East Williamsburg is undergoing a second wave of gentrification driven by AI startups and tech firms, with rents surging after COVID (median around $5,100, higher than NYC’s average) and traditional indie culture being displaced as offices move into landmarks like the Domino Sugar factory; the piece contends this tech-driven “taste economy” is erasing the neighborhood’s original identity and pushing out the earlier gentrifiers and creatives, signaling a broader pattern of homogenization in cities.

via Slate|

#artificial-intelligence #gentrification #housing

environment1 month ago•2 min saved

Birdsong uplifts mood in urban spaces, but traffic dulls the effect, researchers say

A study with over 1,500 participants found birdsong improves mood and reduces stress, but even low levels of traffic noise blunt these benefits; heart-rate variability indicated greater stress when traffic was present, and wellbeing benefits increased with perceived bird diversity, especially among people with more bird knowledge. The findings suggest urban planning measures—such as slower traffic and more ground-level vegetation—to preserve nature’s mood-boosting effects.

via The Guardian|

#birdsongs #environment #soundscape

local1 month ago•5 min saved

BQE rehab plan faces pushback over proposed Furman Street temporary highway near Brooklyn Bridge Park

NYC’s plan to repair the crumbling BQE would close the roadway and create a temporary Furman Street highway along the edge of Brooklyn Bridge Park to handle about 130,000 daily vehicles, drawing concerns about park access, noise, air quality, and parkland use, while officials push the project as a necessary $4 billion, 2040-completion fix that will be refined through public meetings and approvals.

via Gothamist|

#bqe #brooklyn-bridge-park #brooklyn-heights

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Greener neighborhoods linked to lower diabetes risk, study suggests

A UK Biobank analysis of over 400,000 participants followed for about 15 years finds that greater access to green space—especially private gardens within 100 meters and four or more nearby parks—is associated with a modestly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while distance to parks mattered little; the study is observational and cannot establish causation, but it underscores potential public-health and urban-planning benefits of green spaces.

via ScienceAlert|

#diabetes #green-space #health