King County Council Defers to New Executive on Office Overhaul and Budget
The King County Council has approved significant structural changes to the Executive's Office and the new executive's initial budget request, signalling a…
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New Zealand Adopts National Infrastructure Renewal Strategy
A shift towards prioritising maintenance and repair over new builds marks a significant change in national infrastructure policy, drawing parallels with urbanist…
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Lyft Explores Integrating Ride-Hailing and Micro-Mobility for Reduced Car Dependency
Lyft's chief policy officer is advocating for a strategic integration of ride-hailing, bike-sharing, scooter services, and future robotaxi operations as a means…
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Public Perception of Safety Diverges from Falling Crime Rates
Mayors in the US highlight the gap between official crime statistics and residents' lived experiences, emphasizing the need for trust-building measures beyond…
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Energy Savings Performance Contracts Offer Path to Building Upgrades Amidst Budget Constraints
Local governments are increasingly turning to Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) to fund essential building upgrades and infrastructure improvements by leveraging future…
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The Urbanist Hosts Summer Fundraiser to Support Urbanism Advocacy
The Urbanist is holding its annual summer endorsement party, a fundraising event to support its work in advocating for urbanist priorities and…
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King County Approves 0.1% Sales Tax Increase for Road Maintenance
King County Council has approved a 0.1% sales tax increase, expected to generate approximately $90 million annually, dedicated to improving and maintaining…
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House Committee Advances FEMA Funding Bill, Potentially Streamlining Disaster Aid
A US House committee has advanced a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security that includes provisions to improve disaster declaration…
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New York Considers One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers
New York's legislature has passed a bill that could implement a one-year statewide ban on new data centers, aiming to allow time…
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Seattle Public Library Levy Renewal Campaign Underway
Seattle residents are being asked to renew a seven-year library levy that will provide significant annual funding for the Seattle Public Library…
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ClearGov Launches AI Platform to Enhance City Budget Communication
A new interactive AI platform from ClearGov aims to make complex city budgets more accessible to residents, potentially bridging the gap between…
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Seattle Considers Data Centre Moratorium Amidst Public Opposition
The Seattle City Council is debating a one-year moratorium on new data centres, driven by significant public concern over their environmental impact…
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