Trump Signs Directive To Restore Beauty To Federal Buildings
Trump’s Executive Order on Federal Architecture On Thursday, President Trump unveiled an executive order focused on enhancing the aesthetic appeal of federal buildings in the U.S. He emphasized the importance of respecting local architectural heritage. The order seeks to shift away from modern and brutalist styles, favoring a return to “classic” architectural designs. As Trump […]
Could buildings with just one staircase help solve L.A.’s housing problem?
Changes to Staircase Regulations in Los Angeles Architect Simon Ha is working to fit his apartment building design into a 6,400-square-foot lot in Hollywood. The regulations in Los Angeles pose a challenge, as they require two staircases for buildings like his. After thinking it over, he devised what he calls a “Swiss watch” solution for […]
Utah Bans Pride Flags From Government Buildings, Schools In Pursuit Of ‘Political Neutrality’
Utah became the first state on Thursday to ban Pride flag flights in all state government buildings and schools. The restrictions, following Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, allow a legislative ban on unauthorized flag displays. According to To the Associated Press (AP). The governor said he was concerned about the policy, but decided not to reject […]
California federal buildings’ fate uncertain in Trump cost-cutting plan
The future of several prominent federal buildings in California, providing resources to a wide range of state residents, is at risk as the Trump administration aims to reduce the footprint of central governments across the country with cost-cutting efforts. Of the hundreds of federal assets potentially listed in chopping blocks for closure or sale earlier […]
Trump Will Reportedly Strip Security Clearances, Deny Access To Federal Buildings To Slew Of Former, Current Officials
President Donald Trump has ordered some former and current federal and state officials to lose security clearance and access to federal buildings, the New York Post reported Saturday. Former Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are three of the eight staff members expected […]
Liberal City Tries To Tax Buildings Using Gas After Court Smacked Down Its Outright Ban On Gas Stoves
A heavily Democratic city in California is preparing to impose a tax on large buildings that use natural gas after a federal court rejected the city's attempt to ban gas hookups and stoves, The Daily Californian reported. On July 30, the Berkeley, California City Council voted to put a measure on the next ballot that […]
Hundreds Arrested In UK As Rioters Clash With Police, Attack Buildings Following Stabbing Spree
Police arrested hundreds of people on Sunday in violent clashes that erupted after a series of stabbings in Britain, Fox News reported. In the UK, rioters set fires, besieged mosques and clashed with police amid false rumors that asylum seekers were responsible for a mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event. according to Three […]
NAU Set To Demolish Buildings At Route 66 And Milton Road Intersection In Flagstaff – KAFF News – Flagstaff
Northern Arizona University decided to demolish two connected buildings it owns on Route 66 and Milton Road after hearing community input about the property. The building once housed the Old Mandarin Super Buffet, Super Pawn and, before Super Pawn, the Mulligan Sports Bar and more. NAU bought the property in 2018, along with the longtime […]
Douglas churches share sanctuary after fires destroyed two historic buildings
DOUGLAS, Arizona (KGUN) — It’s been a month since two historic churches in Douglas were destroyed in two fires. Today, members of the First Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church worship at Grace United Methodist Church. “We’re playing music kaiseki,” said Pastor Michelle Kelly of Grace United Methodist Church. On Sundays, each congregation holds […]
Editorial: Turn office buildings into apartments to beat housing crisis
California’s many half-empty office buildings and empty stores may soon be given new life. Thanks to local and state efforts to loosen land-use laws, it will soon be much easier for California developers to convert commercial real estate into apartments, condos and townhomes. This change could not have happened at a better time. Every week […]