City Leaders Urged to Embrace Uncertainty in Complex Urban Development
A new perspective from Strong Towns argues against the drive for certainty in urban planning, advocating for humility and a focus on…
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Forest Park Shifts Focus from Blame to Systemic Safety in Traffic Analysis
A small Illinois community is adopting a new approach to traffic safety, moving beyond assigning fault to investigating the underlying causes of…
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Sound Transit Faces Scrutiny Over Shifting Goals for Enterprise Initiative
A key initiative designed to stabilise budgets without project cuts has seen significant delays and scope reductions, raising concerns among advocates about…
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US Roads Remain Dangerously Designed, Report Finds, Highlighting Need for Systemic Safety Overhaul
A new analysis reveals that pedestrian deaths on American roads are at near-record highs, with progress on safety stagnating, prompting calls for…
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Midtown Community Boards Demand Enhanced Park Avenue Redesign for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Two Manhattan community boards have voted to urge the Department of Transportation to go beyond its current Park Avenue redesign proposals, advocating…
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The Rise of London’s “15-Minute Neighbourhoods”: A Vision for Urban Living
Exploring the concept of 15-minute neighbourhoods in London, its potential benefits for residents, and the challenges in implementation across the capital's diverse…
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San Francisco Gears Up for “Week Without Driving” Amidst Broader Livable Communities Push
San Francisco residents are preparing for the annual "Week Without Driving" event, a city-wide initiative encouraging a shift away from private car…
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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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New York City Commits $6.4 Million Annually to Expand Open Streets Program
Mayor Mamdani's budget secures a baseline of $6.4 million per year through 2030 for the popular Open Streets initiative, aiming to provide…
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Failed Street Standards Reform Highlights Culture Shift Needed for Urban Change
A decades-old anecdote from a city council meeting reveals how deeply ingrained cultural narratives can derail practical urban reforms, underscoring the challenge…
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