Harvard Report Highlights Housing Challenges: Construction Slows, Sales Stagnate, Costs Rise
A new report from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies points to a challenging landscape for housing in 2026, with declining…
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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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Maryland City Considers Upzoning as Realtor Study Highlights Potential Housing Boost
A proposal to introduce "missing middle" housing in Rockville, Maryland, could increase the city's housing stock by an estimated 4.5%, according to…
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US Cities See Significant Improvement in Cycling Infrastructure
A new report indicates a substantial increase in the number of US cities achieving higher scores for bike-friendliness, signalling a positive trend…
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Los Angeles Expands Speed Camera Program to Become California’s Largest
Los Angeles has significantly expanded its speed camera program, installing 125 new cameras to create the largest such initiative in California. The…
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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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Energy Savings Performance Contracts Offer Path to Building Upgrades Amidst Budget Constraints
Local governments are increasingly turning to Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) to fund essential building upgrades and infrastructure improvements by leveraging future…
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Judge Reinstates Clean Energy Grants After DOE Cancellation
A federal judge has overturned the Department of Energy's decision to cancel $82.1 million in clean energy grants, reinstating 11 projects previously…
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HUD Suspends LA Homeless Services Funding Amid Investigation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has paused federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, with the potential…
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Energy-Water Nexus Offers Path to Resilient Communities
As climate pressures and urban growth intensify, a more integrated approach to infrastructure planning is needed to create communities better equipped to…
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