Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices
Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices Todd Litman Thu, 07/23/2026 - 05:00 This is the first of a…
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Prices, rents, delivery, tenure and policy tools.
Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms
Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms Diana Ionescu Wed, 07/22/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image…
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Washington housing analysis offers a caution for London capacity debates
A Washington, D.C. housing analysis summarised by Planetizen argues that zoned capacity is not the same as deliverable homes — a distinction…
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Could Ithaca’s Zoning Overhaul Offer Solutions for London’s Housing Crisis?
As London grapples with a persistent housing shortage and escalating costs, the city of Ithaca, New York, is implementing a comprehensive zoning…
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London Lessons from LA’s $2 Billion ‘Urban Village’ Plan
London urbanism stakeholders may find relevant insights from Los Angeles City Council's recent approval of the Fourth & Central project, a $2…
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Amazon’s Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene
Amazon's Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/21/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption…
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Source not applicable – San Diego transit fare increase outside London Urbanism Desk beat
A proposed fare increase for San Diego buses and trolleys does not meet the editorial focus of London Urbanism Desk. No article…
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Urban Institute warning on family retention raises planning questions for London
A new Urban Institute warning on falling birthrates and family retention is not a London policy decision, but it highlights a test…
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Not suitable for publication – Seattle restroom story lacks London angle
This Seattle-focused story on a property owner’s opposition to public restrooms in a historic district does not contain a London connection and…
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Why the Colorado renewable energy story is not published here
London Urbanism Desk does not publish standalone stories about energy in Colorado. This editorial note explains why the item was rejected and…
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What a Dallas vacant-lot housing push can and cannot tell London
A small affordable-housing project in south Dallas highlights questions London boroughs also face on vacant land, small sites and “missing middle” homes…
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Detroit greenway dispute highlights housing risks London schemes must test
A 29-mile greenway in Detroit is being promoted as a cultural and economic asset, but local fears over displacement offer a relevant…
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