Urban Design’s Impact on Women’s Safety and Accessibility
An excerpt from a new book highlights how urban and industrial design often prioritises male experiences, creating environments that are less safe…
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Americans Value Walkability but Resist Denser Housing, Survey Finds
A new survey indicates a strong desire for walkable amenities among Americans, yet a significant portion expresses reservations about the increased housing…
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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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Seattle Transit Wayfinding System Criticised for Added Confusion
A new wayfinding system implemented by Sound Transit in Seattle has been met with criticism, with users and commentators finding it more…
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Santa Barbara County Pilots AI for Bike Network Planning
Santa Barbara County is using artificial intelligence trained on street imagery and mapping data to create a more comfortable and comprehensive countywide…
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New Heat Resilience Roadmap Calls for Cities to Treat Extreme Heat as Chronic Risk
A new roadmap from the Federation of American Scientists suggests urban areas must adopt a proactive approach to extreme heat, viewing it…
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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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California Company Proposes Data Centre in Oil Field
A California firm plans to build a large data centre on a disused oil field, aiming to repurpose industrial land while sparking…
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Housing Affordability in UK Becoming “Inherited Advantage”, Report Suggests
New analysis indicates that homeownership, a traditional route to wealth building, is increasingly out of reach for many, favouring those with existing…
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Public Opposition Mounts Against Data Centre Proliferation
A recent poll indicates widespread public concern regarding the proximity of data centres, with 75% of Americans opposing their development near residential…
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US States Grapple with Widespread Drought Conditions
Almost all US states are experiencing drought, with significant impacts on water resources and daily life. Only five states remain drought-free, and…
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