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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Paris Leverages Seine Water for Building Cooling
Paris has developed an extensive underground network to cool public buildings using water from the Seine River, a system in place since…
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Streetsblog Reporter Honored for Civil Engineering Journalism
Chris Greenspon of Streetsblog L.A. San Gabriel Valley has received the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch award for…
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Cars Remain Central to US Urban Planning Despite Growing Costs
A recent commentary highlights how car-centric infrastructure and policy persist in the United States, even as vehicle ownership becomes increasingly unaffordable, posing…
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Alameda Opens Early Bike Connection Over Fruitvale Bridge
A new protected bike lane links Alameda's Cross Alameda Trail to a shopping centre, but challenges remain for cycling across the Fruitvale…
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Chicago CTA Approves Blue Line Improvements and Bus Lane Cameras Amid Safety Discussions
The Chicago Transit Board has greenlit a significant agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for vital upgrades to the Blue Line's…
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Chicago Ranked Worst Large US City for Cycling, Prompting Official Response
A recent report by People for Bikes places Chicago last among large US cities for cycling infrastructure and safety, leading to a…
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Red Hook Swimming Pool Faces Second Year of Delayed Opening Due to Equipment Failure
A crucial public amenity in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the Sol Goldman Recreation Center pool, is set for a delayed opening for the…
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Seattle’s Leary Way Bikeway Design Advances Amidst Community Concerns
New designs for a protected two-way bikeway on Leary Way NW in Seattle have been released, aiming to address the "Missing Link"…
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Indianapolis Considers Data Centre Zoning District Amidst Public Concerns
An Indianapolis city commission has advanced a proposal to create a dedicated zoning district for data centres, aiming to establish specific regulations…
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