Walkability and human connection: what London can learn from the Planetizen series
The Planetizen series on planning for love explores how walkable streets foster social bonds. As London pursues its Healthy Streets agenda, the…
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US bike-lane funding row offers a cautionary signal for London street-design debates
A US transport secretary’s request to restrict federal support for bike lanes has no direct effect on London, but it highlights how…
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US road-safety debate raises accountability questions for London streets
A Streetsblog USA discussion on pedestrian deaths is not a London data story, but it highlights a live public-realm question for the…
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Denver housing-and-transit vision offers a cautious comparison point for London
Denver’s proposed Mile High Line is not a London scheme, but its aim to link new housing with bike and transit routes…
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Milwaukee park replaces pavement with flood protection – cautious lessons for London’s public realm
A Milwaukee park built on former pavement as part of a public‑private partnership is reducing downstream flooding. The approach offers a reference…
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Texas town says border wall could compromise flood prevention infrastructure
Texas town says border wall could compromise flood prevention infrastructure Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Presidio,…
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In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing
In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 -…
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Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices
Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices Todd Litman Thu, 07/23/2026 - 05:00 This is the first of a…
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US road-repair warning offers a cautious test for London transport spending
A new Transportation for America analysis says US states are still moving too slowly from road expansion to maintenance. For London, the…
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Seattle’s World Cup streets debate offers London a transport-event checklist
A Seattle urbanism analysis argues that tournament-era public realm and transit gains should not disappear after the final whistle. For London, the…
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