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Urban Institute warning on family retention raises planning questions for London
A new Urban Institute warning on falling birthrates and family retention is not a London policy decision, but it highlights a test…
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What a Dallas vacant-lot housing push can and cannot tell London
A small affordable-housing project in south Dallas highlights questions London boroughs also face on vacant land, small sites and “missing middle” homes…
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Detroit greenway dispute highlights housing risks London schemes must test
A 29-mile greenway in Detroit is being promoted as a cultural and economic asset, but local fears over displacement offer a relevant…
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New York landlord crackdown report offers a cautious comparator for London rental policy
A New York City report on negligent landlords is not a London policy change, but its focus on tenant evidence, complaint-linked inspections…
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NYC Office-to-Housing Conversion Faces Setback Amid Structural Concerns
A structural scare at a Manhattan office building undergoing conversion to residential units has prompted engineers to re-evaluate safety protocols for adaptive…
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Jersey City Bans Stand-Alone Data Centers Amidst Growing Energy and Land Use Concerns
The city's Planning Board has amended its land use ordinance to prohibit new, standalone data centers, aiming to manage their impact on…
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Podcast Explores Shifting Urban Landscapes and Rising Costs
A recent podcast episode features urbanist Bill Fulton discussing the impact of remote work on cities, the affordability crisis in transportation and…
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Seattle Church Complex Delivers Affordable Homes Amidst Local Planning Debates
A Seattle church's legacy is being honored through the completion of a new affordable housing complex, highlighting a national trend of faith-based…
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National Renter Survey Highlights Unaffordable Rents and Limited Options
A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of renters facing unaffordable housing costs have few alternative options, underscoring a critical gap…
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