Global Energy Crisis Highlights Urgency for Transport Electrification, Says ITDP
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has responded to the escalating global energy crisis, exacerbated by the closure of the…
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Podcast Explores How Roads Sever Communities and Impact Mental Health
A new episode of the Talking Headways podcast delves into research suggesting that road infrastructure and traffic can negatively affect mental well-being…
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The Silent Shift: How London’s Housing Crisis is Reshaping its Urban Fabric
London's escalating housing crisis is more than just an affordability issue; it's fundamentally altering the city's physical form, social dynamics, and future…
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Interstate Bridge Replacement Project Faces Scrutiny Over Tolls and Traffic Projections
An analysis of the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement project suggests that high tolls could lead to underutilization of the new infrastructure and…
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Chicago Lakefront Highway Debate Enters New Phase as Public Pressure Mounts
Regional planners acknowledge growing public opposition to the current highway-oriented proposal for DuSable Lake Shore Drive, reopening analysis and inviting further public…
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Chicago Transit Faces Disruption Amidst Station Fire and On-Train Incidents
A fire at the Belmont CTA station and multiple passenger assaults on transit lines highlight ongoing safety and service challenges in Chicago's…
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US Congress Considers Amtrak Plan to Fund Penn Station Redevelopment via NYC Property Tax Seizure
A proposed amendment to the Build America 250 Act could allow Amtrak to override local zoning and seize city tax revenues to…
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Zoning Rules Designed for Skyscrapers Are Hindering Small-Scale Housing Development
US Housing Secretary Scott Turner highlights how complex regulations, intended for large projects, disproportionately burden smaller housing developments, increasing costs and limiting…
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The Paradox of London’s Pocket Parks: More Than Just Green Patches
Explore the multifaceted role of London's pocket parks, examining their ecological, social, and economic impacts, and the challenges they face in a…
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Seattle Advances Zoning Package to Encourage Towers, Mass Timber, and Passive House Construction
A package of targeted zoning changes, the Housing Opportunities Program (HOP), is moving through Seattle City Council, aiming to stimulate the construction…
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