Editorial note: Waco cottage court story not publishable on London Urbanism Desk
The Waco cottage-courts signal is off-topic for a London-focused site. This note explains why the story cannot be published and what a…
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America’s shortage of cities offers a cautionary tale for London’s housing debate
A new analysis from City Observatory argues that US suburban growth is driven by a scarcity of walkable urban neighbourhoods, not a…
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Seattle Council Committee Moves to Streamline Growth Plan Appeals
A Seattle City Council committee has voted to limit the ability of residents and groups to appeal major zoning changes and updates…
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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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D.C. Height Limits Under Scrutiny as Federal Projects Question Applicability
The Trump administration's assertion that Washington D.C.'s building height restrictions do not apply to federal projects raises significant questions about the city's…
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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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Podcast Explores Shifting Urban Landscapes and Rising Costs
A recent podcast episode features urbanist Bill Fulton discussing the impact of remote work on cities, the affordability crisis in transportation and…
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Texas Town’s Data Centre Ban Faces State Senate Challenge
A recent ban on data centres by San Marcos, Texas, is now being contested by a state senator, raising questions about local…
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Indianapolis Considers Data Centre Zoning District Amidst Public Concerns
An Indianapolis city commission has advanced a proposal to create a dedicated zoning district for data centres, aiming to establish specific regulations…
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Seattle Council Debates SEPA Appeal Reforms Amidst Misinformation Campaign
A proposed change to Seattle's environmental appeal process, intended to streamline development, has sparked debate and accusations of misinformation, highlighting tensions between…
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