Seattle Considers Temporary MHA Adjustments to Revive Stalled Housing Pipeline
The city of Seattle is exploring a two-year "MHA Accelerator" to reduce fees for new developments, aiming to unfreeze its housing pipeline…
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Housing Services Need Deeper Relational and Reflective Practices, Centre for London Report Argues
A new analysis from Centre for London highlights the critical importance of empathy, trust, and continuous learning in housing services, particularly in…
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Summer Reading List Offers Urban Planning Insights from Housing to Parking
A curated selection of books delves into critical urban planning issues, from affordable housing and transportation to the pervasive influence of parking…
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South Dakota Hospital Invests in Employee Housing Subdivision
A rural South Dakota hospital is tackling its workforce shortage by directly funding the development of a new subdivision to provide affordable…
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US Congressional Candidates Weigh In on Urbanism, Transit, and Housing
Two candidates vying for a New York congressional seat share their views on federal investment in public transit, affordable housing, and street…
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San Francisco Pauses Proposed Smoking Ban on Restaurant and Bar Patios
San Francisco lawmakers have indefinitely suspended efforts to ban smoking on outdoor dining patios at bars and restaurants, signalling ongoing discussions with…
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US Wildfires Burn Millions of Acres Ahead of Peak Season
An unusually warm winter and prolonged drought have led to a significant increase in wildfire activity across the United States, with millions…
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Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward with First Building Purchase
Seattle's ambitious social housing program has taken a significant step, with the Social Housing Developer agreeing to purchase its first building and…
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Seattle’s First Social Housing Building Sees Overwhelming Demand
Seattle's inaugural social housing development, The Elara at the Market, has received over 10,000 applications for its 150 units, highlighting significant demand…
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Atlanta Launches Autonomous Shuttle Pilot on Beltline
A new pilot program introduces a free, autonomous shuttle service connecting the West End MARTA station to the Beltline Southwest Trail, aiming…
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Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
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Short-Term Rental Licenses Surge Near Chicago’s Obama Center Amidst Affordable Housing Concerns
An analysis of short-term rental licenses in Chicago's 20th Ward reveals a significant increase in new permits, raising fears of displacement and…
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