You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. If you hiked Runyon Canyon between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, you may have noticed a curious new piece of ...

Encinitas will take out all of its remaining U-shaped, concrete seating spaces along Coast Highway 101 in downtown because of complaints about them becoming trash-filled, “public nuisances.” In a 4-1 ...

The city of Cincinnati is removing several concrete benches from along Third Street downtown. On Monday, the city's Department of Transportation and Engineering (DOTE) started removing the benches ...

There's no shortage of materials for garden benches. Each has its own aesthetic and practical advantages. However, two materials often come to mind here: concrete and wood. To figure out which one is ...

MTA officials plan to take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to a crumbling concrete bench wall at the center of an upcoming L train project. Crews will demolish 1% of the aging, water-damaged ...

When choosing the best material for garden benches, it’s common to debate between concrete and wood. Both offer unique advantages in terms of aesthetics, durability, and functionality. + Ellen ...