US cities and states challenge federal public-charge rule that could shift costs to local budgets
A coalition of US cities and states has filed lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security over a proposed rule that would…
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US Federal Actions Under Trump Reshape Urban Planning Landscape: What It Means for UK Practitioners
A new weekly tracker from Planetizen monitors how Trump-era executive orders and federal actions are affecting housing, transport, and land-use planning in…
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NYC Budget Agreement Boosts Housing Vouchers by $175 Million
New York City council and mayor have agreed on a budget that expands the CityFHEPS housing voucher program, aiming to assist thousands…
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Judge Halts HUD Homelessness Grant Changes, Citing ‘Hasty’ Approach
A US District Court judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing recent changes to its homelessness…
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US Homelessness Surges 27% Since 2013, HUD Report Highlights Shifting Trends
A new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reveals a significant long-term increase in homelessness, despite a…
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