city center
Coverage of city center in the Nexus archive.
- In one of Kyiv’s most frequently bombed neighborhoods, residents choose to stay
Residents in Kyiv's Lukianivka neighborhood, one of the city's most frequently bombed areas, choose to stay due to affordable rents, easy access to the city center, a well-connected metro line, and historic landmarks.
- Newport News implements City Center curfew to promote safety, reduce crime
Newport News city council voted unanimously to impose a 7pm to 6am curfew in the City Center and a 10pm to 6am curfew for minors to promote public safety and provide more youth activities.
- Denver7 follows up on concerns over vacant businesses in Englewood
Residents of Englewood express concerns about vacant commercial spaces and housing affordability as the city grows. Englewood officials attribute the vacancies to reduced retail demand due to online shopping and a planned redevelopment of the City Center area. The city reported significant growth in online sales tax revenue but acknowledged challenges in maintaining affordability for new housing developments.
- CapMetro launches two new rapid bus lines
CapMetro has launched two new rapid bus lines connecting Northeast and South Austin to the city center. The service aims to improve transportation links in the area.
- ‘Athens cannot operate as a giant hotel’: mayor vows to rescue capital from overtourism
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas warns that uncontrolled tourism, with 8 million visitors against 700,000 residents, is pushing locals out of neighborhoods and threatening the city's authenticity. He aims to reclaim the congested city center for residents.