US Pedestrian Fatalities Tick Down for Third Consecutive Year
The Governors Highway Safety Association reports a continued decrease in pedestrian fatalities across the United States, with cities and states implementing enhanced…
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Federal Housing Bill Signed Into Law, Promising Increased Funding and New Tools
A new bipartisan bill aims to boost federal housing support and introduce innovative financing mechanisms, potentially easing regulatory hurdles for construction and…
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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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Proposed OMB Grant Overhaul Puts $1.1 Trillion in Federal Funding at Risk for Municipalities
Local officials are flagging concerns over a significant regulatory change proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could reshape…
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New York City Considers Expanding Commercial Composting Mandates
A proposed law in New York City could significantly expand requirements for commercial composting, aiming to divert more organic waste from landfills,…
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US Department of Transportation Awards $1.73 Billion in Infrastructure Grants
The US Department of Transportation has announced the allocation of $1.73 billion in grants for roads, bridges, and transit projects, with a…
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California’s Return-to-Office Mandate Tests State Office Building Readiness
As California mandates state employees return to the office, the suitability of existing government buildings for modern work patterns is under scrutiny,…
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FEMA Mandates Election Security Measures in Homeland Security Grants
New requirements for election security, including paper ballots and voter citizenship verification, are now part of FEMA's homeland security grants, impacting "high-risk…
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Los Angeles Unlocks Thousands of Affordable Homes Through Adaptive Reuse and New Construction
A significant initiative in Los Angeles aims to deliver 4,000 affordable housing units by repurposing existing structures and undertaking new builds, with…
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New Heat Resilience Roadmap Calls for Cities to Treat Extreme Heat as Chronic Risk
A new roadmap from the Federation of American Scientists suggests urban areas must adopt a proactive approach to extreme heat, viewing it…
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