Seattle’s Push for Car-Free Streets Faces Hurdles
An opinion piece from The Urbanist argues that Seattle needs to move beyond half-measures and truly reclaim streets for people, highlighting recent…
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High streets, parks, crossings, lighting, accessibility and civic space.
Obama Presidential Center Unveils First Presidential Playground
The new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has opened its doors, featuring the nation's first presidential playground, designed for universal accessibility and…
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Small Towns Lead US Bikeability Rankings, Highlighting Infrastructure Lessons for Larger Cities
Small Towns Lead US Bikeability Rankings, Highlighting Infrastructure Lessons for Larger Cities
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Grand Army Plaza Transformation Aims for Car-Free Public Realm
An explainer video from Third Place News details ongoing efforts to reimagine Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, with the goal of creating a…
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Pike Place Market Sales Surge Post-Pedestrianisation Amidst Data Debate
A pedestrian pilot at Seattle's Pike Place Market has coincided with a significant rise in sales, though an advocacy group questions the…
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Bison Removal Order Near Yellowstone Sparks Conservation Debate
A directive from the Trump administration to remove over 900 bison from federal land in Montana has ignited opposition from conservationists and…
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US Cities Use Land Use Laws to Challenge Federal Immigration Detention Centres
Local governments are leveraging zoning and land use regulations to resist the establishment of federal immigration detention facilities, highlighting a growing tension…
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Larger Vehicles Linked to Increased Pedestrian Fatalities, New Analysis Reveals
A recent interactive feature highlights the disproportionate danger posed by larger vehicles to pedestrians, prompting renewed focus on vehicle design and safety.
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Virginia Approves $28.5 Billion Infrastructure Plan, Raising Questions for London’s Urban Development
Virginia's recent approval of a $28.5 billion, six-year infrastructure plan offers a case study for London's own urban development challenges and funding…
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US Agency Divests Warehouses Acquired for Migrant Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to sell or repurpose seven of the eleven industrial warehouses it purchased to house detained…
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