Seattle Halts New Data Center Development for One Year Amidst Power Concerns
The Seattle City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction, responding to concerns raised by the city's power…
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HUD Suspends Federal Funds for LA Homelessness Agency Amid Fraud Allegations
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to suspend federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority…
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Short-Term Rental Rules Under Scrutiny Amidst World Cup Preparations
As major sporting events like the World Cup approach, short-term rental platforms are investing heavily in lobbying efforts to relax regulations, sparking…
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San Francisco Condo Owners Clash with Robotaxis Over Garage Access
Residents of a luxury San Francisco condominium are experiencing delays and frustration as autonomous vehicles from Waymo struggle to navigate their shared…
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Seattle Considers Temporary MHA Adjustments to Revive Stalled Housing Pipeline
The city of Seattle is exploring a two-year "MHA Accelerator" to reduce fees for new developments, aiming to unfreeze its housing pipeline…
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Housing Services Need Deeper Relational and Reflective Practices, Centre for London Report Argues
A new analysis from Centre for London highlights the critical importance of empathy, trust, and continuous learning in housing services, particularly in…
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New Jersey Transit Faces $6 Million Per Match Cost for FIFA World Cup Service
NJ Transit anticipates a significant operational cost of $6 million for each World Cup match hosted at MetLife Stadium, with individual rider…
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Massachusetts Town Sues State Over Housing Development on Public Land
Wellesley, Massachusetts, has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's plan to build 180 housing units on a state-owned parking lot, citing concerns…
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Summer Reading List Offers Urban Planning Insights from Housing to Parking
A curated selection of books delves into critical urban planning issues, from affordable housing and transportation to the pervasive influence of parking…
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South Dakota Hospital Invests in Employee Housing Subdivision
A rural South Dakota hospital is tackling its workforce shortage by directly funding the development of a new subdivision to provide affordable…
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