public spaces
Coverage of public spaces in the Nexus archive.
- NYC ramps up tickets for drivers blocking bus lanes
New York City is increasing tickets for drivers blocking bus lanes as part of a 50-page plan to accelerate the city's bus network. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the crackdown, emphasizing that streets are public spaces.
- Judge to decide fate of Seattle’s unofficial nude beach
A judge will determine the future of Seattle’s unofficial nude beach after attorneys presented closing arguments in a lawsuit against the city. The case centers on disputes over nudity, free speech, and public space usage.
- Public left wondering if they could be among 652 victims of Saanich, B.C., voyeur
A man in Saanich, B.C., secretly filmed hundreds of women and girls in public spaces and their homes over six years, leaving most victims unaware they were targeted.
- This MacBook Privacy Screen Totally Changed How I Work in Public
The article discusses how a MacBook privacy screen resolved the author's privacy concerns when working in public spaces like planes. The author previously enjoyed working in public but faced challenges with privacy.
- Italian city orders dog owners to wash away urine or face €500 fine
Livorno, an Italian port city, has mandated dog owners to clean up their pets’ urine in public spaces to avoid fines of up to €500. The measure, introduced by Mayor Luca Salvetti, follows resident complaints about the foul smell in parks and children’s play areas.
- Teenage bullies filmed themselves attacking vulnerable disabled man after spotting him out for a ride on his bike
Teenagers filmed themselves attacking a disabled man while he was riding his bike. The incident highlights bullying and vulnerability in public spaces.