New World Bank publication urges cities to unleash their hidden potential in public spaces for growth and vibrancy. February 11, 2020, ABU DHABI — There is an enormous opportunity for smarter use of ...

In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the case, leaving the ruling intact. In its appeal to the court, the city of Boise argued, “the creation of a de facto ...

These spaces quickly became the heart of community life in cities like New York, which otherwise offered limited public spaces for the working class and low-income communities.

COVID-19 has underscored the value of parks and public spaces. A new survey shows that U.S. mayors have gotten the message, but post-pandemic plans for public spaces remain largely undefined.

BHUBANESWAR: Amid rapid urban transformation driven by booming real-estate sector, the Odisha government has decided to set ...

You can soon smoke marijuana in public outdoor spaces, but some cities are mulling bans. Duluth among communities moving to prohibit public marijuana use. By Ryan Faircloth.

Bringing everyday public spaces to life requires people. The prospects for superblocks in US cities A few US cities might have the infrastructural bones and civic will to follow in Barcelona’s ...

As the number of people experiencing homelessness increases across the country, more cities and states have passed laws making it illegal to live out of tents and cars or sleep in public spaces ...

A citizen advisory group has recommended that the City of Dallas follow other major Texas cities with a ban on vaping in public spaces in the name of public health.

As ‘empowered’ cities ban them from public spaces, homeless people in WA scatter in search of refuge. By Whitney Bryen InvestigateWest; May 13, 2024 May 13, 2024 Updated Jun 17, 2025; 0; ...

Beyond Pesticides is working to help cities phase out the use of chemicals like weed killers from public outdoor spaces. Advocates and organizers hope it will make communities healthier.

Surprising indoor public spaces in Manhattan if you’re looking for a unique meeting spot, to have a nice quiet lunch or get some me time. Attila Sary Jul 15, 2024 July 15 2024 5 min read Share ...