Water cyber-security: why London should read the US warning as its own
A Smart Cities Dive warning on water cyberattacks, published in August 2026, is aimed at US city officials. It still raises pointed…
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Uber expands robotaxi strategy with Lucid and international partners
Uber plans to introduce Lucid vehicles into its autonomous fleet as part of an expanding autonomous vehicle strategy that includes partnerships with…
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Examining the Concept of De-Gentrification in Modern Urban Planning
A recent analysis explores whether shifting neighborhood demographics and economic pressures point toward an emerging wave of de-gentrification in contemporary cities.
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Source Review: King County Funding Op-Ed Outside London Urbanism Beat
The Urbanist op-ed on King County, Washington, grant barriers is not relevant to London urbanism. This editorial note explains the mismatch and…
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What Berkeley’s encampment class action could mean for London’s homeless policies
A California class-action lawsuit challenges the removal of homeless encampments as unconstitutional. While the case is thousands of miles away, it raises…
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The Unsung Bureaucrat: Planners in Film and Television
An examination of how urban planners are portrayed in popular culture, exploring their depiction in films and television shows and the potential…
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New York City Considers Expanding Commercial Composting Mandates
A proposed law in New York City could significantly expand requirements for commercial composting, aiming to divert more organic waste from landfills,…
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California’s Return-to-Office Mandate Tests State Office Building Readiness
As California mandates state employees return to the office, the suitability of existing government buildings for modern work patterns is under scrutiny,…
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Exploring the Emotional Resonance of Urban Landscapes
A new piece delves into how urban environments shape and reflect human emotions, drawing connections between the built environment and personal experience.
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California Restores $900M in Homelessness Funding, Bolstering Local Response Systems
State officials have nearly doubled an initial proposal to reinstate significant funding for local governments' homelessness initiatives, a move praised as vital…
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