Seattle social housing land deal offers lessons for London’s community-led delivery
Seattle’s social housing developer has acquired its first site for a mixed-income project, aiming for 1,000 homes by end of 2026. The…
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Federal court halts HUD homelessness grant changes following administrative procedure challenge
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing new criteria for $4…
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Amazon’s steering wheel- and brake pedal-less Zoox robotaxis receive nation’s first go-ahead for paid public rides
Amazon's steering wheel- and brake pedal-less Zoox robotaxis receive nation's first go-ahead for paid public rides Diana Ionescu Sat, 08/01/2026 - 06:00…
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Mayor Mamdani unveils map of 100 public lots that could become housing
Mayor Mamdani unveils map of 100 public lots that could become housing Diana Ionescu Fri, 07/31/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image…
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Source Outside London Beat: Seattle Senate Endorsement Op-Ed
An op-ed from The Urbanist endorsing Hannah Sabio-Howell for Washington State Senate is not relevant to London urbanism, housing, transport or planning.…
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Denver housing-and-transit vision offers a cautious comparison point for London
Denver’s proposed Mile High Line is not a London scheme, but its aim to link new housing with bike and transit routes…
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Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices
Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices Todd Litman Thu, 07/23/2026 - 05:00 This is the first of a…
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In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing
In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 -…
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Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms
Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms Diana Ionescu Wed, 07/22/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image…
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Washington housing analysis offers a caution for London capacity debates
A Washington, D.C. housing analysis summarised by Planetizen argues that zoned capacity is not the same as deliverable homes — a distinction…
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