Chicago Hairdresser Dies After Hit-and-Run; Advocates Call for Safer Streets
A 45-year-old hairdresser, Lisa Barber, has died from injuries sustained in a May 11 hit-and-run incident in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The driver…
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Monterey Park Votes to Permanently Ban Data Centers
Voters in Monterey Park, California, have approved a ballot measure enacting a permanent citywide ban on data centers, citing concerns over air…
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Studio Weave’s Maida Hill Toilet Block Sparks Public Debate
A new public toilet block in London's Maida Hill, designed by Studio Weave, has drawn diverse reactions from readers, with some praising…
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Federal Funding Opportunity for Local Parks and Recreation Projects
A new funding round from the federal government could provide cities with up to $15 million for parks and recreation projects, with…
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Little Rock Approves Data Center Regulations Amidst Resident Concerns
The Little Rock board of directors has approved new ordinances to regulate data centers, voting against a moratorium proposed by concerned residents…
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Lessons from Nuclear Plant Closures Offer Data Centre Host Communities a Cautionary Tale
As communities across the UK consider hosting hyperscale data centres, a new analysis draws parallels with the socioeconomic impacts of nuclear power…
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AI Tools Poised to Transform Public Sector Operations, From Potholes to Planning
A discussion with a Smart Cities Dive expert explores the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence in local government, highlighting its potential to…
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US Public Lands Access Broadened as Off-Road Vehicle Restrictions Lifted
President Trump has rescinded executive orders that previously restricted off-road vehicle use on federal lands, potentially opening up most national parks to…
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Streetsblog LA Headlines Round-up
A summary of key urbanism-related news from Streetsblog LA's Monday headlines, covering election links, street repaving, and specific neighbourhood developments.
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Experts Urge Mayor Mamdani to Act on Illegal E-Motos Following Fatal Queensboro Bridge Collision
A tragic collision on the Queensboro Bridge, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, has sparked renewed calls for stricter enforcement against…
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