Santa Monica Airport Closure Debated Amidst Public Safety Concerns
Residents of Santa Monica are voicing concerns over the proposed 2028 closure of the historic Santa Monica Airport, arguing it serves a…
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Priya Hart
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First Amtrak Cascades ‘Airos’ Arrive in Seattle for Testing
On Saturday, Amtrak delivered its first ‘Airo’ class trainset to Seattle for testing and deployment on Amtrak Cascades this fall. The trickle…
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‘Shiny Object Urbanism’: The Risk of Prioritising Grand Projects Over Systemic Urban Change
A recent analysis from Strong Towns critiques cities' tendency to pursue high-profile, 'shiny object' urban development projects while neglecting more fundamental, systemic…
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New York State DOT Halts Cross Bronx Expressway Expansion Amid Community Opposition
New York State's Department of Transportation has cancelled plans to repair and widen five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway following significant…
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US EPA Proposes Relaxing Water Treatment for Coal Plants Amid AI Electricity Demand Surge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to wastewater requirements for coal-fired power plants, citing increased electricity demand from artificial…
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King County Sales Tax Measure Could Shortchange Seattle’s Transportation Funding
A proposed amendment to a new King County sales tax measure threatens to cap Seattle's share of pass-through transportation funding, potentially costing…
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Rethinking Preservation: Beyond Grand Landmarks to Community-Led Building Reuse
A new book, "Preserving with Purpose: Reimagining Buildings for Community Benefit," challenges traditional notions of historic preservation, advocating for the reuse of…
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California Governor Proposes Conditional Homelessness Funding, Linking Aid to Encampment Management
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a significant shift in homelessness funding, tying $500 million in state aid to local efforts to…
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Local Resistance to Housing Reform: Lessons from Massachusetts for London’s Urban Growth
A recent case in Marblehead, Massachusetts, highlights how local governments can technically comply with housing mandates while functionally resisting new development, a…
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AI Tools Streamline Public Records Reporting for Municipal Clerks
Artificial intelligence is being used by municipal clerks to significantly reduce the time and effort required for public records reporting, improving efficiency…
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