Americans Value Walkability but Resist Denser Housing, Survey Finds
A new survey indicates a strong desire for walkable amenities among Americans, yet a significant portion expresses reservations about the increased housing…
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Jersey City Bans Stand-Alone Data Centers Amidst Growing Energy and Land Use Concerns
The city's Planning Board has amended its land use ordinance to prohibit new, standalone data centers, aiming to manage their impact on…
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New Jersey Bill Could Force Shift in Autonomous Vehicle Sensing Technology
A proposed New Jersey law mandating multiple sensing technologies for autonomous vehicles could impact the deployment of camera-only systems, including those used…
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Kirkland Opens Supportive Housing Facility Amidst Community Opposition
Sheila Stanton Place, the Eastside's first permanent supportive housing facility for individuals exiting homelessness, has opened in Kirkland, Washington, after a contentious…
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Seattle Transit Wayfinding System Criticised for Added Confusion
A new wayfinding system implemented by Sound Transit in Seattle has been met with criticism, with users and commentators finding it more…
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Alexandria Waterfront Redevelopment to Transform Former Power Plant Site
A 19-acre site on the Alexandria, Virginia waterfront, formerly home to the Potomac River Generating Station, is set for a significant transformation…
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Faith Institutions as Untapped Housing Developers in the US
Religious organisations, often sitting on significant landholdings, are identified as potential key players in addressing housing shortages through incremental development, facing zoning…
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Podcast Explores Shifting Urban Landscapes and Rising Costs
A recent podcast episode features urbanist Bill Fulton discussing the impact of remote work on cities, the affordability crisis in transportation and…
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Seattle Church Complex Delivers Affordable Homes Amidst Local Planning Debates
A Seattle church's legacy is being honored through the completion of a new affordable housing complex, highlighting a national trend of faith-based…
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Los Angeles Unlocks Thousands of Affordable Homes Through Adaptive Reuse and New Construction
A significant initiative in Los Angeles aims to deliver 4,000 affordable housing units by repurposing existing structures and undertaking new builds, with…
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