Judge Halts HUD Homelessness Grant Changes, Citing ‘Hasty’ Approach
A US District Court judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing recent changes to its homelessness…
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Seattle Housing Accelerator Proposal Stalled Amidst Stakeholder Concerns
A pilot program aimed at temporarily reducing builder fees to boost housing starts in Seattle has been put on hold after a…
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Seattle Councilmember Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit Funding Renewal
A proposal by Councilmember Bob Kettle aims to drastically reduce the renewal of Seattle's Transit Measure, potentially halting service growth and impacting…
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Lake Powell’s Record Low Water Levels Raise Concerns for Infrastructure and Environment
The critical drop in water levels at Lake Powell, reaching historic lows, poses significant threats to hydroelectric power generation and the ecological…
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Historic Newark Building Slated for Affordable Housing Conversion
A landmark building in Newark, New Jersey, is set to be redeveloped into a mixed-use affordable housing complex, following city council approval…
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San Diego Establishes $8.5 Million Fund for Affordable Housing Preservation
The San Diego City Council has approved a new $8.5 million fund aimed at preserving existing affordable housing units and preventing them…
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US Court Rules Against HUD’s ‘Rapid Overhaul’ of Homeless Funding Rules
A US federal judge has ruled that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) improperly changed rules for allocating funds to…
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California Company Proposes Data Centre in Oil Field
A California firm plans to build a large data centre on a disused oil field, aiming to repurpose industrial land while sparking…
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Austin Launches First Carless, Affordable Condo Community
The Ivory, Austin's inaugural carless and affordable condominium development, offers 53 residential units and three commercial spaces, aiming to reduce both housing…
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San Francisco’s Urban Pulse: Lessons and Parallels for London’s Planners
A review of Streetsblog SF's July 1 headlines reveals urban challenges and innovations in transportation and housing that resonate with ongoing discussions…
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