London urbanism, planning, transport, housing and public realm news with source-aware context.
A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report shows Waymo self-driving vehicles had 68% fewer crashes than human drivers in comparable conditions. The findings arrive as London’s transport authorities continue to assess the safety…
Fresh urbanism news, planning explainers, housing notes, transport updates and data-backed city context.
A New York investigation reveals that out-of-state toll dodgers are also reckless speeders. London faces a parallel challenge…
Read updateBogotá’s Habitat Secretary combines housing, transit, public space and utilities into a single department. London’s fragmented governance could…
Read updateA veteran New York council member’s demand for local control over on-street waste bin locations highlights a familiar…
Read updateA practical reference for readers, journalists and local advocates: how to cross-check London planning stories against the official…
Read updateAn analysis of how London boroughs are balancing pedestrianisation schemes, micro-logistics hubs, and local retail vitality under the…
Read updateA practical guide for Londoners, researchers and community groups on navigating borough planning registers, interpreting statutory documents, and…
Read updateEvery planning story references the London Plan – but how do you know the policy is current, the…
Read updateA practical guide to understanding planning applications in London, from application types and validation stages to key documents…
Read updateThe Trump administration has awarded no new transit capital grants for 18 months, raising questions about the vulnerability of transport funding to…
Read updateA cluster of three fatal pedestrian crashes in three months on Chicago’s Western Avenue has no direct link to London, but the…
Read updateA draft US$10 billion plan to protect Boston from sea-level rise highlights the scale of investment needed for coastal cities. For London,…
Read updateCanadian urban planning innovations in digital accessibility highlight gaps in London borough planning portals and public consultation interfaces.
Read updateExamining how modern building envelope technology and discrete waterproofing solutions help preserve historic urban structures against climate pressures without altering architectural integrity.
Read updateA Beverly Hills 55-unit approval under California’s Builder’s Remedy sparks discussion on state preemption, housing element compliance, and what London planners might…
Read updateFast routes into planning, housing, transport, public realm, development and city-data coverage.
Plans, consultations, local plans, zoning, density and the decisions that shape growth.
A source-first map of the stages behind planning applications, public comments and committee decisions.
Read storySupply, affordability, social housing, regeneration, density and the street-level impact of land use.
Bogotá’s Habitat Secretary combines housing, transit, public space and utilities into a single department. London’s fragmented governance could take note.
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A recent debate in Oregon highlights how geospatial mapping tools can reveal housing discrimination and resource…
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Jakarta’s bike-share vanished in 2022 despite clear demand. As the city plans a comeback, the lessons…
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A letter from US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signals that the Trump administration may refuse to…
Read storyTransit, walking, cycling, roads, station areas, street safety and service reliability.
A veteran New York council member’s demand for local control over on-street waste bin locations highlights a familiar tension between parking and public realm improvements that London boroughs…
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A Chicago op-ed attacking protected bike lanes has reignited familiar arguments about business impact, safety and…
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A Berkeley city council vote on protected bike lanes for Hopkins Street pits parking loss against…
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A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report shows Waymo self-driving vehicles had 68% fewer crashes…
Read storyHigh streets, parks, crossings, lighting, accessibility, public space and everyday city design.
Recent court filings reveal Department of Energy admissions regarding politically driven clean energy grant cancellations, highlighting vulnerabilities in national decarbonisation funding.
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A cluster of three fatal pedestrian crashes in three months on Chicago’s Western Avenue has no…
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As US cities turn to cheaper single-side multiuse paths to tackle sidewalk deserts, London’s outer boroughs…
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A Streetsblog USA discussion on pedestrian deaths is not a London data story, but it highlights…
Read storyMajor schemes, brownfield sites, mixed-use projects, station areas and regeneration timelines.
Height, homes, tenure, public space, transport and phasing tell a fuller story than a render.
Read storyDatasets, planning maps, dashboards, methodology notes and claims that can be checked.
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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New data reveals Oregon significantly underinvests in higher education compared to national averages and neighbouring states,…
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A practical note on using datasets, maps and methods before repeating a city claim.
Read storyHow to find and use official Transport for London data, maps and open‑data feeds for journalism, research and urbanism analysis…
Abrir contextoTransport for London (TfL) provides comprehensive data and reporting on the capital’s transport network. This reference page explains how journalists,…
Abrir contextoTransport for London provides an extensive range of open data, real-time feeds, and historical reports that are essential for journalists,…
Abrir contextoTransport for London (TfL) is the integrated transport authority for London. This reference page explains how journalists, researchers and urbanists…
Abrir contextoBuses, rail, Tube, service levels and daily reliability.
323 elementosActive travel, sidewalks, crossings, cycleways and access.
277 elementosCollisions, speed, road danger and safer-street design.
276 elementosPrices, rents, delivery, tenure and policy tools.
202 elementosCouncil homes, affordable housing and estate renewal.
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