Little Rock Approves Data Center Regulations Amidst Resident Concerns
The Little Rock board of directors has approved new ordinances to regulate data centers, voting against a moratorium proposed by concerned residents…
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Lessons from Nuclear Plant Closures Offer Data Centre Host Communities a Cautionary Tale
As communities across the UK consider hosting hyperscale data centres, a new analysis draws parallels with the socioeconomic impacts of nuclear power…
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Cities Navigate Divergent Paths on Homelessness Post-Grants Pass Ruling
Three years after the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, cities are adopting contrasting strategies for addressing homelessness, with some increasing…
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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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US Public Lands Access Broadened as Off-Road Vehicle Restrictions Lifted
President Trump has rescinded executive orders that previously restricted off-road vehicle use on federal lands, potentially opening up most national parks to…
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Americans Express Growing Opposition to Data Centers, Surpassing Nuclear Plants
A recent Gallup poll reveals a surprising trend: more Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities than nuclear plants,…
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Palo Alto Pursues ‘Pro-Housing’ Designation Amidst Shifting Stance on Density
The Californian city, historically resistant to growth, is seeking a state designation that could unlock significant funding for housing projects by demonstrating…
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Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex Highlights Funding Complexities
A new $197 million housing development in Milwaukee, set to become Wisconsin's largest private affordable housing complex, underscores the intricate financial mechanisms…
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Salt Lake City Opens Protected Bike Path on Viaduct Trail
A new protected bike path has opened on Salt Lake City's 400 South Viaduct Trail bridge, enhancing connectivity and safety for cyclists…
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Portland Transit Faces Major Service Cuts and Layoffs Amid Budget Crisis
TriMet, Portland's transit agency, is implementing significant service reductions and hundreds of job cuts to address a substantial budget deficit, impacting bus…
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