Spokane Sees Significant Rise in ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
Data from Spokane reveals that housing types like duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units accounted for nearly 20% of permitted housing units…
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Chicago Parking Meters to Be Sold Again Amidst Criticisms
The Chicago Tribune's editorial board has voiced strong opposition to a proposed deal to sell the city's parking meter operations for a…
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Kansas City Completes Riverfront Streetcar Extension
The Kansas City streetcar has officially opened its new Riverfront extension, marking the culmination of years of work on the 6.5-mile transit…
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Denver Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centres Amid Water and Energy Concerns
Denver City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new data centre permits, citing the need to develop new regulations concerning water…
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Santa Monica Airport Closure Debated Amidst Public Safety Concerns
Residents of Santa Monica are voicing concerns over the proposed 2028 closure of the historic Santa Monica Airport, arguing it serves a…
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Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why.
Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why. Christine McLaren…
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US Bill Aims to Formalise Federal Funding for Shared Micromobility
A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to formally include bike- and scooter-share projects in federal transportation funding…
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US EPA Proposes Relaxing Water Treatment for Coal Plants Amid AI Electricity Demand Surge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to wastewater requirements for coal-fired power plants, citing increased electricity demand from artificial…
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Washington D.C. Trials Four-Wheeled E-Cargo Bikes for Last-Mile Deliveries with Amazon
Washington D.C. has launched a 10-month pilot program with Amazon to test four-wheeled e-cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries, aiming to reduce the…
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Rethinking Preservation: Beyond Grand Landmarks to Community-Led Building Reuse
A new book, "Preserving with Purpose: Reimagining Buildings for Community Benefit," challenges traditional notions of historic preservation, advocating for the reuse of…
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