US Mayors Unite on Housing Crisis as Top Urban Priority
A bipartisan consensus emerged at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, with leaders from across the nation identifying affordable housing as the most…
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Illinois Governor Pledges Continued Housing Efforts Amidst Zoning Bill Setback
Governor Pritzker vows to pursue housing initiatives despite a recent legislative hurdle in Illinois, as a statewide zoning proposal faced opposition from…
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Legal Challenge Reignites Housing Debate in Seattle’s Stadium District
A new legal appeal filed by the T-Mobile Park facilities district and the Seattle Building & Construction Trades Council challenges a plan…
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California, Arizona, and Nevada Forge Water-Sharing Agreement for Colorado River Basin
A novel water-sharing pact between California, Arizona, and Nevada aims to stabilise Lake Mead by allowing drought-stricken states to access water from…
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L.A. City Shifts Repaving Strategy to Sidewalk-less Streets Amidst Measure HLA Scrutiny
Los Angeles is reportedly prioritising repaving streets without sidewalks, a move that critics suggest may be an attempt to circumvent accessibility and…
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HUD’s Point-in-Time Count May Underestimate Homelessness by Overlooking “Doubled Up” Situations
HUD's Point-in-Time Count May Underestimate Homelessness by Overlooking "Doubled Up" Situations
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Candidates Vie for NYC Congressional Seat, Emphasising Urbanism and Federal Support
Four candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez in New York's Seventh Congressional District outline their visions for federal support of cities,…
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Chicago’s Clybourn Place Redevelopment Highlights Policy Failures in Urban Land Use
A proposed retail development in Chicago's Clybourn Place is drawing criticism for prioritizing car-centric retail over much-needed housing, revealing systemic policy issues…
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Seattle Court Ruling Imperils State Housing Reforms
A Washington Court of Appeals decision has reopened environmental review for Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, raising concerns about the effectiveness of recent state…
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Cities Navigate Divergent Paths on Homelessness Post-Grants Pass Ruling
Three years after the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, cities are adopting contrasting strategies for addressing homelessness, with some increasing…
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