City unveils plan to make Gowanus clean and green
A re-zoned Gowanus will be cleaner, greener and more inclusive, according to a new framework for develo.....»»
St. Pete’s ‘complete streets’ plan gets green light
The city has approved a controversial plan to make streets safer and more friendly for different modes of transit. The city council approved the St. Petersburg Complete Streets Implementation Plan during a May 2 with a vote of 7-1. The city pre.....»»
Portland green fund tax backers say they have 25K more signatures than needed
They needed 34,156 signatures to make the November ballot, but backers of a Portland tax to fund green energy programs said Thursday they blew way past that figure. At a rally outside City Hall, Portland Clean Energy Fund campaigners said they wer.....»»
De Blasio Unveils $100 Million "Medicare For All New Yorkers" Plan
Not to be outdone by the other New York resident who is grabbing all the headlines with her "Green New Deal," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has just unveiled his new plan to launch the largest, most co.....»»
City unveils massive Gowanus rezoning plan
The city has released details of a plan to rezone swathes of Gowanus to support new hous.....»»
Streetscape infrastructure investments to ready Franklin for incoming development
A streetscape improvement plan in a Dayton suburb aims to make its downtown more livable and pedestrian-friendly. The project and new infrastructure will complement the city's new high school and incoming developments......»»
US seeks to challenge China on rare-earth elements, key ingredients in Biden"s energy plan
President Biden’s agenda for a clean-energy future requires ratcheting up demand for rare-earth elements, the essential materials for many high-tech items, including green-energy products like electric vehicles and wind turbines......»»
Top House Democrat unveils plan to establish universal paid family and medical leave programs
The proposal from Massachusetts Rep. Richard Neal would also make permanent a $300 monthly check program for parents from the Democratic stimulus law. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, .....»»
S.F. officials unveil plan for permanent shared spaces program past the pandemic
To much fanfare on a sunny Friday afternoon in the Castro, S.F. city officials previewed upcoming legislation to make dining in outdoor areas a fixture of the post-pandemic business landscape......»»
City green lights plan to turn former Watchtower hotel into apartments
A former Watchtower hotel property in DUMBO is set to be transformed into a 508-unit affordable apartment property. Breaking Ground, the city’s largest supportive housing developer, announced today the City Council’s approval of it.....»»
Governors Island Trust unveils plan for year-round arts neighborhood
The city-controlled nonprofit that runs is seeking proposals to bring life to two former buildings on the The Trust for Governors Island will release a request for proposals this week for two... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Councilman wants commitment to NYCHA repairs in Gowanus rezoning
The City Council member with power over the says the city needs to commit to fixing the neighborhood's before the can move forward. The rezoning plan has yet to enter the city's formal... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Gowanus locals make rezone demands heard
By James Hagedorn Gowanus residents and activists held a press conference last week in the communityʼs latest effort to steer a planned rezoning of their neighborhood. Weeks after the city announced.....»»
Perforated metal canopies ensure new city hall has it made in the shade
For decades, citizens of Eloy, Ariz., often had to make multiple trips to conduct their regular business with the city. Space limitations meant city offices were located in different facilities. So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Plan.....»»
Council speaker talks up plan to turn Rikers into green energy hub
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson turned a green eye toward Rikers Island on Wednesday. The speaker enthusiastically at a City Hall hearing by Queens Councilman Costa Constantinides that would... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Inside Troy"s plan to transform the riverfront
The city of Troy wants to take advantage of its most valuable but underused asset: its riverfront. With a focus on three key sites downtown, and one in Lansingburgh, Troy plans to add green space, walking paths and entertainment venues near the .....»»
City unveils public-private broadband plan
The De Blasio Administration has rele.....»»
Final riverfront recommendations: new centers, green space near river, sales tax
In March, the coalition expects to present a master plan to the City Council and Sedgwick County Commission for final approval......»»
Oil Major Repsol to Take $5.3 Billion Charge for Going Green
Spanish oil major Repsol has announced a plan that will make it a net-zero emitter of carbon by 2050. Here's how the company plans to make that happen......»»
Let the music play: Banks venue gets final approval
The $27 million music venue set to go at the Banks has received all of the approvals needed from Cincinnati City Council to make the project a reality. City Council unanimously approved on Wednesday changes to the Banks’ concept plan and a devel.....»»
Bernie Sanders unveils "inequality tax" targeting companies where CEOs make far more than workers
Getty Images / Scott Eisen Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday announced a new income inequality plan that would place taxes on companies that pay CEOs more than 50 times the pay of the med.....»»