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A look at how two US cities treated storm debris clearance as a pre-planned system rather than an emergency scramble, and what that framing means for London boroughs managing collection contracts, flooding risk and…
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A Seattle specialist outlet reports unprecedented corporate and billionaire spending ahead of the 2026 US midterms, including a…
Read updateA look at how two US cities treated storm debris clearance as a pre-planned system rather than an…
Read updateChicago's Racine Avenue pumping station has discharged more than 10 billion gallons of combined sewage into the Chicago…
Read updateSt. Louis is leaning on office-to-residential conversions, innovation zones and private-sector partnerships to revive its urban core. The…
Read updateAn American reflection on trick-or-treating, neighbourhood trust and street safety offers a practical lens for London’s school streets,…
Read updateA Planetizen feature argues shopping malls are becoming the midtowns of the future. The piece is US-focused commentary,…
Read updateA Seattle op-ed alleges wealthy conservatives are funding a slate of state Supreme Court candidates. The story has…
Read updateA ticket listing for a Seattle urbanist holiday party and fundraiser has no London governance, transport, housing or…
Read updateChicago's Racine Avenue pumping station has discharged more than 10 billion gallons of combined sewage into the Chicago River this year, despite…
Read updateBipartisan legislation in the House would authorise $2bn a year for five years to help water utilities strip “forever chemicals” from drinking…
Read updateSeattle’s social housing developer has acquired its first site for a mixed-income project, aiming for 1,000 homes by end of 2026. The…
Read updateA new US-focused analysis of automated license plate recognition cameras highlights contract, privacy and oversight issues that London boroughs and Transport for…
Read updateA new poll from Open New York finds 79% of voters support building multi-family homes near rail stations, as the governor’s race…
Read updateA state hearings board ruling has forced Seattle to rework the environmental impact statement for its twenty-year growth plan, pushing the next…
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Chicago's Racine Avenue pumping station has discharged more than 10 billion gallons of combined sewage into the Chicago River this year, despite half a century of investment in…
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A ticket listing for a Seattle urbanist holiday party and fundraiser has no London governance, transport,…
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Three Washington State ballot initiatives backed by conservative donors would mandate genital inspections for schoolgirls, restrict…
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Seattle’s social housing developer has acquired its first site for a mixed-income project, aiming for 1,000…
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An American reflection on trick-or-treating, neighbourhood trust and street safety offers a practical lens for London’s school streets, low-traffic neighbourhoods and 20 mph debates.
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A new US-focused analysis of automated license plate recognition cameras highlights contract, privacy and oversight issues…
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Surveys show Oregonians overwhelmingly want existing roads repaired before new megaprojects are funded, and trust in…
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A Portland highway bridge originally priced at £248 million now stands at £885 million. The pattern…
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A new Strong Towns article argues that public projects start with benches, trees and lighting instead of how people will actually use a place. Here is what that…
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A US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we…
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The provided source covers BLM oil leases near sacred Indigenous sites in New Mexico, which has…
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A report on Chicago's accessible pedestrian signal rollout finds the city has exceeded court-ordered targets but…
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Height, homes, tenure, public space, transport and phasing tell a fuller story than a render.
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Replica and Arity launch Safety Hub, a tool designed to provide public agencies with integrated data to identify and mitigate road safety hazards before incidents occur.
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New data reveals Oregon significantly underinvests in higher education compared to national averages and neighbouring states,…
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A practical note on using datasets, maps and methods before repeating a city claim.
Read storyTransport for London (TfL) is the UK’s most comprehensive source for transit data, street management and service-quality reporting. This reference…
Abrir contextoTransport for London (TfL) operates the city’s buses, Tube, trams, river services, roads and cycling infrastructure. This reference page explains…
Abrir contextoThe London Plan sets the strategic framework for development, housing, transport and the public realm across the capital. This guide…
Abrir contextoTransport for London is one of the most comprehensive urban data providers in the world. This reference page explains how…
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