Built Environment’s Role in Population Decline Explored
An article in Architect Magazine suggests that urban design and planning strategies, while often aimed at improving quality of life, may inadvertently…
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Las Vegas Transit Ridership Rises as Car Ownership Becomes Less Viable
With rising costs for car insurance and fuel, a growing number of Las Vegas residents are turning to public transit, with two-thirds…
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US Regulatory Shifts Could Pave Way for Cheaper Manufactured Homes, Raising Questions for Cities
New federal legislation and proposed rule changes aim to reduce the cost of building manufactured housing, but acceptance by local authorities remains…
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Mesa Approves New 1,000-Home ‘Car-Light’ Development Following Culdesac Tempe Success
Mesa, Arizona, has given the green light to a new 1,000-unit residential development designed to minimise car dependency, mirroring the successful 'car-light'…
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Bellevue Adopts Lower Speed Limits to Enhance Street Safety
The Washington city is reducing speed limits on 84% of its arterial roads with current limits of 30 mph or higher, aiming…
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Ann Arbor Millage Tax Surpasses $27 Million for Affordable Housing Initiatives
A 2020 voter-approved millage tax in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has generated over $27 million, significantly boosting affordable housing projects and resident support…
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US Regulators Propose Removing Brake Pedal Requirement for Autonomous Vehicles
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering a rule change that would allow fully autonomous vehicles to be manufactured…
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Eve Air Mobility Pursues New Strategy for Urban Air Travel
The air taxi manufacturer, with ties to Embraer, is adapting its approach to integrating aerial transport into congested urban environments.
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UK Homes with Smart Batteries Could Support Data Centre Power Needs
Developers suggest that aggregated power from residential batteries and smart thermostats could offer a flexible solution to the growing demand from data…
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Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Faces Uncertain Future as “Failure” Becomes a Viable Option
A growing movement in New York City advocates for the complete demolition of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, drawing parallels to the fate of…
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