Denver Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centres Amid Water and Energy Concerns
Denver City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new data centre permits, citing the need to develop new regulations concerning water…
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Amendments to the ROAD to Housing Bill: Key Differences Emerge Between US House and Senate Versions
Significant amendments have been made to the bipartisan ROAD to Housing bill in the US House, introducing key differences from the Senate's…
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NYC Proposes Reforms to Accelerate Affordable Housing Delivery
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan to significantly speed up the development of affordable housing, aiming to cut…
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Santa Monica Airport Closure Debated Amidst Public Safety Concerns
Residents of Santa Monica are voicing concerns over the proposed 2028 closure of the historic Santa Monica Airport, arguing it serves a…
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Chicago’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan Shows Progress in Affordable Housing and Urban Vibrancy
A new report highlights significant progress in Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) plan, five years after its adoption. The initiative aims to…
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Cincinnati Approves Upzoning for Major Riverfront Revitalisation at The Banks
Cincinnati's planning commission has approved a significant upzoning plan for "The Banks," aiming to transform over eight acres of vacant riverfront land…
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US House Bill Aims to Boost Housing Supply, Drops Build-to-Rent Sale Mandate
The US House of Representatives has introduced the "ROAD to Housing" bill, described by housing industry advocates as significant legislation to increase…
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Rethinking Preservation: Beyond Grand Landmarks to Community-Led Building Reuse
A new book, "Preserving with Purpose: Reimagining Buildings for Community Benefit," challenges traditional notions of historic preservation, advocating for the reuse of…
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Housing Supply Needs More Than One Number
Homes delivered, tenure, affordability tests and location all matter when reading housing claims.
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The Enduring Impact of Sustained Urban Vision: Lessons from Sinclair Black’s Austin Legacy
A recent reflection from Strong Towns highlights the career of urban designer Sinclair Black, whose decades-long commitment to Austin, Texas, exemplifies a…
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