US pedestrian safety culture war offers contrast to London’s approach
A Friday headlines roundup from Streetsblog USA highlights how not getting hit by a car is being framed as "woke" in parts…
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World Cup short-term rental income surge highlights role of local housing regulation
A new analysis reveals that host cities with strong short-term rental rules saw far less of the 60% average income spike during…
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LA’s 57/60 Freeway Expansion: A Model London Would Not Follow
A 57% complete, six-lane widening in the San Gabriel Valley shows how Los Angeles tackles congestion with more concrete. London’s transport strategy…
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Source Outside London Beat: Seattle Senate Endorsement Op-Ed
An op-ed from The Urbanist endorsing Hannah Sabio-Howell for Washington State Senate is not relevant to London urbanism, housing, transport or planning.…
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San Francisco upzoning test offers density lessons for London housing debate
An 8‑storey condo tower approved under San Francisco’s new upzoning rules is the first project to test the city’s density push. While…
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AI adoption by local governments outpaces public trust, survey finds – London implications
A national survey of US local governments reveals a gap between AI use and resident confidence. The findings offer lessons for London…
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Seattle vote sharpens focus on London’s own planning appeal trade‑off between housing speed and local voice
A narrow Seattle City Council vote to restrict city‑level planning appeals has drawn attention to the perennial question in London: how to…
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What London can learn from Bogotá’s integrated housing and transport department
Bogotá’s Habitat Secretary combines housing, transit, public space and utilities into a single department. London’s fragmented governance could take note.
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Oregon housing policy debate highlights role of geospatial analysis in fair housing compliance
A recent debate in Oregon highlights how geospatial mapping tools can reveal housing discrimination and resource disparities, prompting urban planning discussions on…
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What London can learn from Jakarta’s bike-share revival push
Jakarta’s bike-share vanished in 2022 despite clear demand. As the city plans a comeback, the lessons for London’s own first‑ and last‑mile…
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