What the NYC Motoclick case means for London’s gig delivery workers
Update · 5 min readA New York court has heard how a delivery app called Motoclick is openly refusing to pay workers…
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Circularity and Design for Disassembly: Could London Construction Learn from the ‘Reusable Building’ Concept?
A recent Common Edge article argues that the construction industry should move away from single-use buildings by adopting circularity and design for disassembly. The concept has growing relevance for London’s retrofit policies and net-zero…
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New York charter reform could speed street safety projects – what might London learn?
Update · 5 min readNew York City voters will decide in November whether to cut inter-agency delays for bike and bus lanes.…
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Brief · 7 min readA planning application gets approved, a development gets the green light, a new policy is announced – but…
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Guide · 8 min readLearn to extract, interpret and compare data from London planning applications using borough portals, the Planning Data portal…
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Update · 5 min readHonolulu cut speed limits near schools in 2024 but has yet to update most signs, leaving drivers unaware…
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Could multiuse paths close London’s pavement gaps? US cities offer a cost-effective model
As US cities turn to cheaper single-side multiuse paths to tackle sidewalk deserts, London’s outer boroughs could benefit from a similar approach…
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A Beverly Hills 55-unit approval under California’s Builder’s Remedy sparks discussion on state preemption, housing element compliance, and what London planners might…
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What Chicago’s Clybourn station study could teach London about transit accessibility and station relocation
A feasibility study for Chicago’s 1900-built Clybourn station is weighing relocation vs. retrofit. The trade-offs – accessibility, platform length, multimodal links, and…
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Issaquah ADU Self-Certification: A US Model With Limited London Parallel
The Washington city becomes the first to let architects self-certify backyard cottage plans under a 2025 state law. The programme has no…
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US states sue FEMA over climate-resilience funding conditions; London’s separate system offers contrast
A group of US states has filed a lawsuit against FEMA over the agency’s decision to tie Homeland Security Grant funding to…
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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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Circularity and Design for Disassembly: Could London Construction Learn from the ‘Reusable Building’ Concept?
A recent Common Edge article argues that the construction industry should move away from single-use buildings by adopting circularity and design for disassembly. The concept has growing relevance…
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Editorial note: Waco cottage court story not publishable on London Urbanism Desk
The Waco cottage-courts signal is off-topic for a London-focused site. This note explains why the story…
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What California’s Builder’s Remedy Means for London’s Housing Debate
A Beverly Hills 55-unit approval under California’s Builder’s Remedy sparks discussion on state preemption, housing element…
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Story Rejected – Las Vegas Wetlands Preserve Falls Outside London Urbanism Beat
A detailed explanation of why the London Urbanism Desk cannot publish a story about the Clark…
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New York charter reform could speed street safety projects – what might London learn?
New York City voters will decide in November whether to cut inter-agency delays for bike and bus lanes. The proposal has sparked opposition from borough presidents and some…
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Honolulu’s school zone sign failure: what London can learn about speed limit enforcement
Honolulu cut speed limits near schools in 2024 but has yet to update most signs, leaving…
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What Amsterdam’s Parking Removal Drive Means for London’s Car‑Lite Ambitions
Amsterdam has removed more than 10,000 on‑street parking spaces since 2019 as part of its car‑lite…
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Bike Safety Debate: Why the ‘Dutch Reach’ Alone Falls Short, and What London Can Learn
A recent op-ed argues that the ‘Dutch reach’ is a misplaced focus for bike safety, urging…
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Could multiuse paths close London’s pavement gaps? US cities offer a cost-effective model
As US cities turn to cheaper single-side multiuse paths to tackle sidewalk deserts, London’s outer boroughs could benefit from a similar approach to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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US road-safety debate raises accountability questions for London streets
A Streetsblog USA discussion on pedestrian deaths is not a London data story, but it highlights…
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Milwaukee park replaces pavement with flood protection – cautious lessons for London’s public realm
A Milwaukee park built on former pavement as part of a public‑private partnership is reducing downstream…
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London’s Public Realm Lessons from Baldwin Park’s Barnes Park Redevelopment
The recent redevelopment of Barnes Park in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, offers insights for London's ongoing…
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Height, homes, tenure, public space, transport and phasing tell a fuller story than a render.
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New Platform Aims to Reduce Roadway Risk by Integrating Diverse Datasets
Replica and Arity launch Safety Hub, a tool designed to provide public agencies with integrated data to identify and mitigate road safety hazards before incidents occur.
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Oregon’s Lagging Higher Education Investment Impacts Economic Competitiveness
New data reveals Oregon significantly underinvests in higher education compared to national averages and neighbouring states,…
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Data and Maps Can Keep Urbanism Claims Honest
A practical note on using datasets, maps and methods before repeating a city claim.
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Transport for London: A Vital Source for Transit, Street and Service‑Quality Reporting
Transport for London provides an extensive range of open data, real-time feeds, and historical reports that are essential for journalists,…
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Transport for London: A Source for Transit, Street and Service-Quality Reporting
Transport for London (TfL) is the integrated transport authority for London. This reference page explains how journalists, researchers and urbanists…
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Transport for London (TfL): The Essential Source for London Transit Data
A practical reference guide to using Transport for London (TfL) as a primary source for transit, street, and service-quality reporting.…
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Understanding London Local Plans and the London Plan Hierarchy
A practical guide to the three‑tier statutory development plan system in London, covering the Mayor’s London Plan, borough Local Plans,…
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