Global Urbanism Spotlight: Ten Women Driving Urban Change
A new book highlights the crucial, often under-recognised, contributions of women leaders in transforming cities worldwide, focusing on their innovative approaches to…
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Plans, consultations, local plans, zoning, density and official decisions.
Seattle Civilian Crisis Response Team Hampered by Police Union Contract
Despite expansion plans, Seattle's Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) team faces significant operational limitations due to restrictions in the new Seattle…
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EPA to formally rescind certain PFAS drinking water regulations
The agency proposed two rules: one to rescind drinking water standards for four PFAS and another to allow some water utilities to delay…
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First Amtrak Cascades ‘Airos’ Arrive in Seattle for Testing
On Saturday, Amtrak delivered its first ‘Airo’ class trainset to Seattle for testing and deployment on Amtrak Cascades this fall. The trickle…
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Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why.
Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why. Christine McLaren…
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Cities Grapple with Limits of ‘Sanctuary’ Policies on Diverse Issues
Cities across the globe are increasingly adopting "sanctuary" policies that test the boundaries of local authority, covering issues from reproductive rights to…
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How Planning Decisions Move From Consultation to Construction
A source-first map of the stages behind planning applications, public comments and committee decisions.
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AI Tools Streamline Public Records Reporting for Municipal Clerks
Artificial intelligence is being used by municipal clerks to significantly reduce the time and effort required for public records reporting, improving efficiency…
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