What the fall of Angkor reveals about the risks of low-density urban sprawl
A new analysis of the fall of Angkor, the ancient Khmer capital, draws parallels between its sprawling, low-density infrastructure and the vulnerabilities…
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Major schemes, brownfield sites, regeneration and project timelines.
What Ancient Proto-Cities Reveal About Organic Urban Growth
New research into settlements such as Tell Brak suggests that some of the earliest cities formed without central rulers or master plans.…
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Digital twins and zoning: what the Esri conference means for London planning
A planner’s report from the 2024 Esri User Conference examines how ArcGIS Urban and CityEngine are reshaping scenario testing, development review and…
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Issaquah ADU Self-Certification: A US Model With Limited London Parallel
The Washington city becomes the first to let architects self-certify backyard cottage plans under a 2025 state law. The programme has no…
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Texas town says border wall could compromise flood prevention infrastructure
Texas town says border wall could compromise flood prevention infrastructure Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Presidio,…
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Property Maintenance and Urban Revitalisation: Balancing Enforcement with Support for London’s Incremental Developers
London boroughs could learn from approaches that balance strict property maintenance enforcement with support for incremental developers revitalising neglected buildings, particularly in…
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New York Plans Year-Long Moratorium on New Large Data Center Projects
New York State is implementing a one-year freeze on new large data center developments to assess their impact on energy consumption, water…
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Water Infrastructure Bill Could Channel Billions to Local Projects
A bipartisan bill progressing through the US House of Representatives proposes significant funding for state revolving funds, potentially benefiting local water system…
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New York State Halts New Data Centre Projects Amidst Environmental Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order pausing the permitting of new data centres over 50 megawatts, signalling a significant shift…
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Cities Should Guide, Not Punish, Property Owners Fixing Neglected Areas
A new approach to code enforcement emphasizes collaboration and support for incremental developers, rather than punitive measures, to revitalise struggling urban areas.
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