King County Overhauls Grant System Amid Fraud Concerns and Audit Findings
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is implementing new protocols to address concerns of fraud and waste in…
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Cities Risk Becoming “Urban Playgrounds” Without Residents, Warns Strong Towns
An analysis by Strong Towns argues that many city centers are prioritizing transient experiences over genuine neighbourhood life, leading to a lack…
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Small Cities Shine in US Infrastructure Funding, Report Finds
A new report from the National League of Cities highlights how strong property tax revenues and federal recovery funds have enabled many…
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Public-Private Partnerships Drive Next-Generation Smart Cities
A look at how collaborative ventures between public bodies and private companies are shaping the future of urban technology and sustainability, exemplified…
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California Advances Offshore Wind Project Amid Federal Uncertainty
Southern California's Port of Long Beach is planning a significant offshore wind energy project, demonstrating a commitment to clean energy goals despite…
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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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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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