The 30% Housing Affordability Rule Is Officially Obsolete
Decades-old guidance suggesting housing should cost no more than 30% of income is no longer a realistic benchmark for many, forcing significant…
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St. Augustine Unveils Major Affordable Housing Development
A new 92-unit development aims to address housing affordability in St. Augustine, Florida, offering one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for residents earning…
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Chicago Bike Share Navigates Growth and Equity Challenges
Veterans of Chicago's bike share program, Divvy, shared insights on expansion, affordability, and accessibility at a recent Transport Chicago conference, highlighting both…
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Tacoma Sees 62% Surge in Housing Pipeline Post-Zoning Overhaul
A year after implementing significant zoning changes, Tacoma has experienced a substantial increase in housing permits, indicating a positive response to relaxed…
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Houston Unveils Plans for Multi-Sensory Park Honouring Black History
Harris County has revealed designs for Remembrance Park, a new "multi-sensory destination" on Houston's Buffalo Bayou, dedicated to exploring the legacy of…
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Atlanta Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Homeless Displacement Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Advocates raise concerns that Atlanta may repeat past patterns of arresting and displacing unhoused residents during major events, as seen during the…
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Car-Free Streets Spark Joy in New York City – A Model for London?
A recent New York City event demonstrated the positive impact of car-free streets on public mood and urban vibrancy, offering a potential…
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Streetsblog USA Pauses Publication for Juneteenth Holiday, Updates Comment System
Streetsblog USA will temporarily suspend its publication schedule on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The announcement also…
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Seattle Mayor Pushes for Doubled Bus Funding Amidst Council Debate
Mayor Katie Wilson advocates for a 0.15% sales tax increase to significantly boost King County Metro bus service, facing council discussions on…
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Ann Arbor Adopts Systemic Approach to Road Safety Learning
The Michigan city's multidisciplinary Crash Response team is moving beyond individual blame to understand the complex factors contributing to traffic incidents, fostering…
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