US Homelessness Sees Modest Drop Following Record Highs, HUD Report Indicates
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released its annual report, showing a 3% decrease in homelessness nationwide. This…
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US DOT Awards $466 Million for Washington Union Station Renovation
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing significant funding to upgrade the historic Union Station in Washington D.C., aiming to boost its…
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Community Raffle Aims to Prioritise Local Residents in New Housing Development
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, has launched an innovative public-private partnership to offer a "first dibs" opportunity for new single-family homes to existing…
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Cities Rethink Hiring to Fill Public Works Jobs
Case studies from Baltimore and Columbus, Ohio, highlight innovative approaches to overcoming hiring bottlenecks and connecting overlooked populations with essential city careers…
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Data Centres Exacerbate Urban Heat Islands, Study Finds
New research indicates that data centres contribute to rising temperatures in surrounding neighbourhoods, potentially increasing energy demands for cooling during warmer months.
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US House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit and Amtrak Funding
US House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit and Amtrak Funding
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Community Groups Sue EPA Over Incinerator Emission Rules
A coalition of environmental and community groups has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging the recently finalized…
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ClearGov Launches AI Platform to Enhance City Budget Communication
A new interactive AI platform from ClearGov aims to make complex city budgets more accessible to residents, potentially bridging the gap between…
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Small Cities Shine in US Infrastructure Funding, Report Finds
A new report from the National League of Cities highlights how strong property tax revenues and federal recovery funds have enabled many…
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Public-Private Partnerships Drive Next-Generation Smart Cities
A look at how collaborative ventures between public bodies and private companies are shaping the future of urban technology and sustainability, exemplified…
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