South Pasadena Approves Protected Bike Lane for Fremont Avenue
The South Pasadena City Council has unanimously approved design concepts for a protected bike lane along the entirety of Fremont Avenue, a…
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Illinois Governor Pledges Continued Housing Efforts Amidst Zoning Bill Setback
Governor Pritzker vows to pursue housing initiatives despite a recent legislative hurdle in Illinois, as a statewide zoning proposal faced opposition from…
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Legal Challenge Reignites Housing Debate in Seattle’s Stadium District
A new legal appeal filed by the T-Mobile Park facilities district and the Seattle Building & Construction Trades Council challenges a plan…
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L.A. City Shifts Repaving Strategy to Sidewalk-less Streets Amidst Measure HLA Scrutiny
Los Angeles is reportedly prioritising repaving streets without sidewalks, a move that critics suggest may be an attempt to circumvent accessibility and…
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Designing London’s Public Realm for Climate Resilience: A New Planning Imperative
As London confronts the escalating impacts of climate change, the design of its public spaces—from parks to streets—is becoming a critical frontier…
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Brooklyn’s Ashland Place Bike Lane Gap to Close, Promising Safer Streets
New York City's Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to complete a long-awaited protected bike lane on Ashland Place, addressing a notorious…
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Lessons from Nuclear Plant Closures Offer Data Centre Host Communities a Cautionary Tale
As communities across the UK consider hosting hyperscale data centres, a new analysis draws parallels with the socioeconomic impacts of nuclear power…
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Candidates Vie for NYC Congressional Seat, Emphasising Urbanism and Federal Support
Four candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez in New York's Seventh Congressional District outline their visions for federal support of cities,…
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Chicago’s Clybourn Place Redevelopment Highlights Policy Failures in Urban Land Use
A proposed retail development in Chicago's Clybourn Place is drawing criticism for prioritizing car-centric retail over much-needed housing, revealing systemic policy issues…
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Seattle Court Ruling Imperils State Housing Reforms
A Washington Court of Appeals decision has reopened environmental review for Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, raising concerns about the effectiveness of recent state…
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