How to Evaluate a Local Planning or Transport Proposal
A practical civic guide to checking planning and transport proposals, reading the right documents, weighing trade-offs, and writing a clearer public response.
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Public Perception of Safety Diverges from Falling Crime Rates
Mayors in the US highlight the gap between official crime statistics and residents' lived experiences, emphasizing the need for trust-building measures beyond…
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AI Tools Emerge to Enhance City Asset Management
New technologies are being developed to help local governments track and manage their physical assets more effectively, potentially leading to improved efficiency…
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The Urbanist Hosts Summer Fundraiser to Support Urbanism Advocacy
The Urbanist is holding its annual summer endorsement party, a fundraising event to support its work in advocating for urbanist priorities and…
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House Committee Advances FEMA Funding Bill, Potentially Streamlining Disaster Aid
A US House committee has advanced a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security that includes provisions to improve disaster declaration…
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US Cities Face New Pressure Over Immigration Enforcement as Federal Funding Shifts
A new US law alters federal funding priorities, potentially increasing scrutiny on cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
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Cities Tap AI for Faster Permitting, With Federal Funding Available
Local governments can apply for up to $3 million in grants to implement artificial intelligence systems for building and land use permitting,…
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Seattle Leaders Challenge County Tax Plan Over Funding Disparities
Seattle city officials are pushing back against a proposed 0.1% countywide sales tax increase, arguing that a funding cap would unfairly divert…
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Federal Cybersecurity Support for Local Governments Faces Potential Renewal
Legislation introduced by Senator Mark Warner aims to restore federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), a vital…
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New York Considers One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers
New York's legislature has passed a bill that could implement a one-year statewide ban on new data centers, aiming to allow time…
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