Survey Reveals Stark Divide in Public Opinion on Data Centre Development
A recent poll indicates that low-income Americans are significantly more opposed to the construction of data centres in their communities compared to…
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Applications, committees, consultations and appeals.
Seattle Considers Land Value Tax Shift to Incentivise Development
An op-ed in The Urbanist argues that Seattle's property tax system, which combines land and improvement values, discourages development and could be…
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US Mayors Explore Sports Franchises to Drive Economic Development
A cohort of US mayors is partnering with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Amrize on the Game Changer Program to leverage…
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Americans Express Growing Opposition to Data Centers, Surpassing Nuclear Plants
A recent Gallup poll reveals a surprising trend: more Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities than nuclear plants,…
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Lessons from Nuclear Hubs for Data Centre Communities
Communities considering hosting large data centres can learn valuable lessons from the experiences of areas that have previously hosted nuclear facilities, particularly…
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City-Owned Grocery Stores: An Examination of Toronto’s Initiative
An opinion piece in the Toronto Star questions the economic viability and effectiveness of Toronto's plan to open city-owned grocery stores, suggesting…
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‘Shiny Object Urbanism’: The Risk of Prioritising Grand Projects Over Systemic Urban Change
A recent analysis from Strong Towns critiques cities' tendency to pursue high-profile, 'shiny object' urban development projects while neglecting more fundamental, systemic…
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Guide: How to Read a Planning Application Like a Reporter
Where to find the application, what documents matter and which claims need extra checking.
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Design Review Should Explain the Street, Not Just the Facade
Good urban design analysis follows edges, entrances, ground floors, daylight, materials and movement.
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How to Read a Major Development Before the Headline
Height, homes, tenure, public space, transport and phasing tell a fuller story than a render.
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How Planning Decisions Move From Consultation to Construction
A source-first map of the stages behind planning applications, public comments and committee decisions.
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