San Francisco Pauses Proposed Smoking Ban on Restaurant and Bar Patios
San Francisco lawmakers have indefinitely suspended efforts to ban smoking on outdoor dining patios at bars and restaurants, signalling ongoing discussions with…
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US Wildfires Burn Millions of Acres Ahead of Peak Season
An unusually warm winter and prolonged drought have led to a significant increase in wildfire activity across the United States, with millions…
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Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward with First Building Purchase
Seattle's ambitious social housing program has taken a significant step, with the Social Housing Developer agreeing to purchase its first building and…
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Seattle’s First Social Housing Building Sees Overwhelming Demand
Seattle's inaugural social housing development, The Elara at the Market, has received over 10,000 applications for its 150 units, highlighting significant demand…
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Atlanta Launches Autonomous Shuttle Pilot on Beltline
A new pilot program introduces a free, autonomous shuttle service connecting the West End MARTA station to the Beltline Southwest Trail, aiming…
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Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
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Short-Term Rental Licenses Surge Near Chicago’s Obama Center Amidst Affordable Housing Concerns
An analysis of short-term rental licenses in Chicago's 20th Ward reveals a significant increase in new permits, raising fears of displacement and…
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US Households Lag in Access to Frequent, Reliable Public Transit, Report Finds
A new analysis from the Urban Institute highlights that only 10% of American homes are situated within half a mile of public…
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Bellevue’s Wilburton Rezoning Shows Promise for Housing Affordability
A year into its implementation, Bellevue's Wilburton neighbourhood rezoning policy is attracting significant housing development, with early indications that its "funded inclusionary…
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Arizona Records Hottest Spring in 131 Years Amidst Rising Temperatures
A record-breaking spring in Arizona, with temperatures significantly above average, raises concerns about the impact of extreme heat and its potential link…
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