Off-Topic: Why Raleigh’s AI Service Agent Does Not Belong on London Urbanism Desk
A story about Raleigh, North Carolina training an AI agent for IT support has no connection to London planning, transport, housing or…
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Supply, affordability, social housing, renters, regeneration and land use.
America’s shortage of cities offers a cautionary tale for London’s housing debate
A new analysis from City Observatory argues that US suburban growth is driven by a scarcity of walkable urban neighbourhoods, not a…
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Denver housing-and-transit vision offers a cautious comparison point for London
Denver’s proposed Mile High Line is not a London scheme, but its aim to link new housing with bike and transit routes…
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In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing
In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 -…
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Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices
Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices Todd Litman Thu, 07/23/2026 - 05:00 This is the first of a…
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Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms
Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms Diana Ionescu Wed, 07/22/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image…
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Washington housing analysis offers a caution for London capacity debates
A Washington, D.C. housing analysis summarised by Planetizen argues that zoned capacity is not the same as deliverable homes — a distinction…
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Could Ithaca’s Zoning Overhaul Offer Solutions for London’s Housing Crisis?
As London grapples with a persistent housing shortage and escalating costs, the city of Ithaca, New York, is implementing a comprehensive zoning…
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London Lessons from LA’s $2 Billion ‘Urban Village’ Plan
London urbanism stakeholders may find relevant insights from Los Angeles City Council's recent approval of the Fourth & Central project, a $2…
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Amazon’s Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene
Amazon's Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/21/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption…
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