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Fresh urbanism news, planning explainers, housing notes, transport updates and data-backed city context.
An examination of how urban planning, aging fleets, and demanding city conditions require municipal authorities to treat emergency…
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Read updateA proposed Vision Zero action plan in Lynnwood faces political resistance and budget constraints, raising questions about how…
Read updateA Smart Cities Dive warning on water cyberattacks, published in August 2026, is aimed at US city officials.…
Read updateA federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing…
Read updateLos Angeles has completed its first 100 percent affordable housing project under Mayor Karen Bass’s Executive Directive 1,…
Read updateCity Observatory's weekly urbanism review examines academic consensus on sports stadium subsidies, vehicle miles traveled metrics in California…
Read updateA recent feature from Planetizen examines fifteen US cities and their global namesakes, offering a lens into how…
Read updateA US debate over surveillance and speed cameras highlights the risks of conflating traffic enforcement with mass data collection. As London expands…
Read updateA recent analysis explores whether shifting neighborhood demographics and economic pressures point toward an emerging wave of de-gentrification in contemporary cities.
Read updateMayor Mamdani unveils map of 100 public lots that could become housing Diana Ionescu Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image…
Read updateA Streetsblog USA opinion piece argues for thoughtful scaling of autonomous vehicles, citing safety data from Waymo and IIHS. As London pilots…
Read updateA story from The Urbanist about the ouster of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes falls outside London Urbanism Desk’s declared beat. No…
Read updateA US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we drive past rather than walk to.…
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Plans, consultations, local plans, zoning, density and the decisions that shape growth.
A source-first map of the stages behind planning applications, public comments and committee decisions.
Read storySupply, affordability, social housing, regeneration, density and the street-level impact of land use.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing new criteria for $4 billion in homelessness funding, citing failures…
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Los Angeles has completed its first 100 percent affordable housing project under Mayor Karen Bass’s Executive…
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City Observatory's weekly urbanism review examines academic consensus on sports stadium subsidies, vehicle miles traveled metrics…
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A recent feature from Planetizen examines fifteen US cities and their global namesakes, offering a lens…
Read storyTransit, walking, cycling, roads, station areas, street safety and service reliability.
Examining how London authorities handle electronic payments, digital portals, and transactional infrastructure across council tax, parking, and planning services.
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A proposed Vision Zero action plan in Lynnwood faces political resistance and budget constraints, raising questions…
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The resignation of Seattle’s police chief amid clashes between the mayor and city council raises questions…
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A US debate over surveillance and speed cameras highlights the risks of conflating traffic enforcement with…
Read storyHigh streets, parks, crossings, lighting, accessibility, public space and everyday city design.
A US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we drive past rather than walk to. London high streets face the same…
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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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Recent court filings reveal Department of Energy admissions regarding politically driven clean energy grant cancellations, highlighting…
Read storyMajor schemes, brownfield sites, mixed-use projects, station areas and regeneration timelines.
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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