Malls as future midtowns: a US argument that lands on London’s town centres
A Planetizen feature argues shopping malls are becoming the midtowns of the future. The piece is US-focused commentary, not a planning decision…
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Held for review: Seattle fundraiser listing carries no London planning angle
A ticket listing for a Seattle urbanist holiday party and fundraiser has no London governance, transport, housing or planning content. It is…
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US federal bill proposes $10bn fund for PFAS removal from water systems
Bipartisan legislation in the House would authorise $2bn a year for five years to help water utilities strip “forever chemicals” from drinking…
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California’s $11.25 billion housing bond: What London planners can learn from Proposition 1
California voters are deciding on an $11.25 billion general obligation bond to fund affordable housing. As London grapples with its own stalled…
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Seattle City Attorney Launches New Community Court and Repeat Offender Programme Amid Public Defender Concerns
Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans has launched Connection Court, a new community court programme, alongside a punitive High-Priority Repeat Offenses system. The…
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FEMA disaster mitigation grants freeze threatens to stall UK resilience learning, planners warn
A US Government Accountability Office report says $2.2 billion in FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grants remain unresolved, delaying more than…
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Quiz or Signal? The Rise of “Plansplaining” and What It Says About Public Participation in Planning
A quiz circulating in US planning circles asks whether certain comments are mansplaining or “plansplaining.” While lighthearted, the concept touches on a…
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Kirkland wage-floor vote could set Eastside precedent for essential-worker pay
Kirkland City Council will consider a minimum wage ordinance on October 6, potentially becoming the first Eastside city to match King County’s…
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Air Taxis Take Flight in Texas — What London Can Learn from the eVTOL Rollout
Joby Aviation has begun demonstration flights in North Texas, and Archer Aviation plans a statewide charging network. The US rollout raises questions…
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SpaceX arrival inflates property taxes and home values in Texas border county – what London planners can learn
Home values in Cameron County, Texas, more than doubled in six years after SpaceX built a launch facility. Property tax bills rose…
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What London Planners Can Learn from Minneapolis’s Street Redesigns and Bike Network
A new video tour by CityNerd’s Ray Delahanty examines Minneapolis’s recent transport improvements, including bus rapid transit upgrades, protected bike lanes and…
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Digital twins and zoning: what the Esri conference means for London planning
A planner’s report from the 2024 Esri User Conference examines how ArcGIS Urban and CityEngine are reshaping scenario testing, development review and…
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