Santa Monica Airport Closure Debated Amidst Public Safety Concerns
Residents of Santa Monica are voicing concerns over the proposed 2028 closure of the historic Santa Monica Airport, arguing it serves a…
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First Amtrak Cascades ‘Airos’ Arrive in Seattle for Testing
On Saturday, Amtrak delivered its first ‘Airo’ class trainset to Seattle for testing and deployment on Amtrak Cascades this fall. The trickle…
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Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why.
Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why. Christine McLaren…
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US Bill Aims to Formalise Federal Funding for Shared Micromobility
A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to formally include bike- and scooter-share projects in federal transportation funding…
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US House Bill Aims to Boost Housing Supply, Drops Build-to-Rent Sale Mandate
The US House of Representatives has introduced the "ROAD to Housing" bill, described by housing industry advocates as significant legislation to increase…
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Cities Grapple with Limits of ‘Sanctuary’ Policies on Diverse Issues
Cities across the globe are increasingly adopting "sanctuary" policies that test the boundaries of local authority, covering issues from reproductive rights to…
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Washington D.C. Trials Four-Wheeled E-Cargo Bikes for Last-Mile Deliveries with Amazon
Washington D.C. has launched a 10-month pilot program with Amazon to test four-wheeled e-cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries, aiming to reduce the…
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Rethinking Preservation: Beyond Grand Landmarks to Community-Led Building Reuse
A new book, "Preserving with Purpose: Reimagining Buildings for Community Benefit," challenges traditional notions of historic preservation, advocating for the reuse of…
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The Enduring Impact of Sustained Urban Vision: Lessons from Sinclair Black’s Austin Legacy
A recent reflection from Strong Towns highlights the career of urban designer Sinclair Black, whose decades-long commitment to Austin, Texas, exemplifies a…
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Lubbock, Texas, Converts Historic Motel into 56 Affordable Housing Units
Lubbock, Texas, has joined a growing trend of converting under-utilised hotels into much-needed housing, with the Inn Town Lofts project transforming a…
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