Los Angeles Advances Center-Running Bike Lanes on Chandler Boulevard
Los Angeles Department of Transportation is investing $7 million to reconfigure three miles of Chandler Boulevard bike lanes, moving them to a…
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Federal Housing Bill Signed Into Law, Promising Increased Funding and New Tools
A new bipartisan bill aims to boost federal housing support and introduce innovative financing mechanisms, potentially easing regulatory hurdles for construction and…
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Chicago Explores Underground Storage to Tackle Extreme Rainfall Flooding
A $12 million pilot project in Chicago is investigating underground stormwater storage as a novel approach to mitigating flooding, particularly in historically…
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Urban Design’s Impact on Women’s Safety and Accessibility
An excerpt from a new book highlights how urban and industrial design often prioritises male experiences, creating environments that are less safe…
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US Housing Act Passes Without Presidential Signature, Aiming to Boost Supply and Lower Costs
A significant housing reform bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, has become law in the United States following the President's…
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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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San Diego Approves Ambitious 5,000-Home Development Near Mexico Border
A significant new housing development, Southwest Village, has been approved by San Diego officials, potentially adding over 5,000 homes to the Otay…
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Americans Value Walkability but Resist Denser Housing, Survey Finds
A new survey indicates a strong desire for walkable amenities among Americans, yet a significant portion expresses reservations about the increased housing…
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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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The Housing Crisis in London: A Multifaceted Challenge Demanding Integrated Solutions
London's escalating housing crisis is a complex web of affordability, supply, and policy. This column explores the interwoven challenges and advocates for…
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