What London planners can learn from a Rhode Island town’s better planning question
A small US town started its comprehensive plan by asking residents to share what they love about their community, not what they…
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Public consultations, deadlines and participation routes.
Editorial note – US clean-water funding bill not within London beat
A proposed Senate overhaul of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund concerns only US states. The London Urbanism Desk does not cover…
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Canadian digital accessibility methods offer lessons for London planning portals
Canadian urban planning innovations in digital accessibility highlight gaps in London borough planning portals and public consultation interfaces.
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New York charter reform could speed street safety projects – what might London learn?
New York City voters will decide in November whether to cut inter-agency delays for bike and bus lanes. The proposal has sparked…
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Story Rejected – Off-Topic for London Urbanism Desk
A Seattle-based story on universal school meal funding does not fit the London urbanism beat. This editorial note explains why the item…
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Data-centre power infrastructure raises land-take questions London planners should track
A Planetizen explainer on power-company land powers is not a London case, but it highlights a data gap London readers should watch…
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Seattle Council Debates Universal Free School Meals Amid Funding Concerns
A disagreement has emerged between Seattle's Mayor and City Council over the implementation of a universal free school meals program, with a…
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New York Hits 8 GW of Distributed Solar as Incentives Prove Key
New York has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy, reaching 8 gigawatts of distributed solar capacity. Experts attribute this rapid growth…
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Proposed OMB Grant Overhaul Puts $1.1 Trillion in Federal Funding at Risk for Municipalities
Local officials are flagging concerns over a significant regulatory change proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could reshape…
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King County Authority for Homelessness Services Downsized Amidst Rising Unsheltered Population
Seattle and King County are re-absorbing homelessness service contracts from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA), citing financial concerns and a…
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Eastside Enclave Considers Drastic Tax Hike to Avert Bankruptcy
A small, wealthy Eastside city is facing an "existential budget crisis," with voters to decide on a significant property tax increase to…
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Oregon’s Economic “Best Practices” Called into Question Amidst Policy Debates
A new report suggests Oregon should emulate other states, but analysis reveals these "competitors" lag behind on key economic indicators, raising questions…
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