Self-Driving Uber Services Expand to Houston and San Francisco
Uber is set to launch its self-driving taxi service in Houston and San Francisco, potentially beginning public rides in the Bay Area…
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Massachusetts Eases Housing Variance Rules to Spur New Home Construction
New legislation in Massachusetts aims to accelerate housing development by simplifying the process for obtaining variances, a move intended to unlock the…
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Mayors Share Extreme Heat Communication Strategies for Urban Resilience
Local leaders in climate-vulnerable cities are developing new approaches to inform residents about heat risks and protective measures, drawing on lessons learned…
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Road Design Directly Linked to Fatalities, Streetsblog USA Reports
A recent report highlights the direct correlation between road design prioritizing vehicle speed and an increased risk of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities.
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San Francisco’s Muni Rail Faces Scrutiny for Exclusive Bike Ban
A new video highlights San Francisco's Muni rail system as the sole operator in the US with a blanket ban on bicycles,…
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New York Plans Year-Long Moratorium on New Large Data Center Projects
New York State is implementing a one-year freeze on new large data center developments to assess their impact on energy consumption, water…
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San Francisco Accelerates Office-to-Housing Conversions with Incentives
San Francisco is seeing a surge in office conversion projects, with hundreds of new housing units potentially coming online as a result…
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Water Infrastructure Bill Could Channel Billions to Local Projects
A bipartisan bill progressing through the US House of Representatives proposes significant funding for state revolving funds, potentially benefiting local water system…
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HUD Policy Shift Could Undermine Fair Housing Enforcement in the US
Proposed changes by the Department of Housing and Urban Development could make it harder to identify and challenge discriminatory housing practices, impacting…
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New York State Halts New Data Centre Projects Amidst Environmental Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order pausing the permitting of new data centres over 50 megawatts, signalling a significant shift…
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