Chicago Explores Underground Storage to Tackle Extreme Rainfall Flooding
A $12 million pilot project in Chicago is investigating underground stormwater storage as a novel approach to mitigating flooding, particularly in historically…
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Red Hook Pool Repairs Continue Amidst Heatwave, Highlighting Urban Resilience Challenges
New York City's Parks Department is working to reopen the Red Hook Pool after a second consecutive summer of delays, with repairs…
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New Heat Resilience Roadmap Calls for Cities to Treat Extreme Heat as Chronic Risk
A new roadmap from the Federation of American Scientists suggests urban areas must adopt a proactive approach to extreme heat, viewing it…
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Global Electrification of Vehicles Could Avert Millions of Premature Deaths, Report Finds
Global Electrification of Vehicles Could Avert Millions of Premature Deaths, Report Finds
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Streetsblog NYC Highlights Summer Events and Urbanism Insights
Streetsblog NYC's "Wednesday's Headlines: Summer Fun Edition" rounds up upcoming urbanism events and offers commentary on city life, though direct London relevance…
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Green Banks Could Unlock Funding for Urban Resilience Projects
A new proposal suggests that hybrid institutional capital models, potentially through green banks, could package smaller infrastructure resilience projects to attract institutional…
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Walkable Neighbourhoods Could Alleviate Healthcare Strain, MIT Research Suggests
New research from MIT indicates that increased walkability in urban areas could lead to significant reductions in the burden on healthcare systems.…
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Londoners Urged to Prepare for Heatwaves with Hydrant Sprinkler Caps
A report from New York City highlights a local initiative to distribute free sprinkler caps for fire hydrants, offering a potential model…
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Streetsblog Chicago Secures Survival Funding Amidst Fundraising Drive
The independent urbanism news outlet has raised enough funds to continue operations through 2026, but seeks additional donations to expand its reach…
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Soil Banking Emerges as a Cost-Saving and Sustainable Solution for Cities
Treating excavated soil as a resource, rather than waste, can offer significant financial and environmental benefits to urban areas.
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