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St. Louis is leaning on office-to-residential conversions, innovation zones and private-sector partnerships to revive its urban core. The instruments are familiar in…
Read updateA new analysis of the fall of Angkor, the ancient Khmer capital, draws parallels between its sprawling, low-density infrastructure and the vulnerabilities…
Read updateNew research into settlements such as Tell Brak suggests that some of the earliest cities formed without central rulers or master plans.…
Read updateA planner’s report from the 2024 Esri User Conference examines how ArcGIS Urban and CityEngine are reshaping scenario testing, development review and…
Read updateThe Washington city becomes the first to let architects self-certify backyard cottage plans under a 2025 state law. The programme has no…
Read updateTexas town says border wall could compromise flood prevention infrastructure Diana Ionescu Thu, 07/23/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Presidio,…
Read updateLondon boroughs could learn from approaches that balance strict property maintenance enforcement with support for incremental developers revitalising neglected buildings, particularly in…
Read updateNew York State is implementing a one-year freeze on new large data center developments to assess their impact on energy consumption, water…
Read updateA bipartisan bill progressing through the US House of Representatives proposes significant funding for state revolving funds, potentially benefiting local water system…
Read updateGovernor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order pausing the permitting of new data centres over 50 megawatts, signalling a significant shift…
Read updateA new approach to code enforcement emphasizes collaboration and support for incremental developers, rather than punitive measures, to revitalise struggling urban areas.
Read updateAs New York City's approach to historic preservation evolves, the movement grapples with new challenges and opportunities in balancing preservation with development…
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