Washington state election result has no London planning consequence — item held for review
An Urbanist report on Democratic gains in the Washington State House is being held rather than published: it concerns US state electoral…
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Post-storm waste collection is a resilience test London boroughs cannot schedule
A look at how two US cities treated storm debris clearance as a pre-planned system rather than an emergency scramble, and what…
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California’s unused dam safety powers hold lessons for London’s ageing flood infrastructure
A California audit reveals the state has never used its enforcement powers against dam owners, despite 57 dams in poor condition. As…
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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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Putting communities before party lines: a planning lesson for London?
A call for elected officials to confront entrenched interests and party pressure over delivery raises questions for London’s mayoral and borough planning…
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Smart Cities Dive awards spotlight US city innovation, offering lessons for London’s data-driven planning
The Smart Cities Dive Public Service and Community Project Awards recognise notable people and projects in US city, county and regional government.…
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Tesla Cybercab launch in Austin tests regulatory model that could reach London streets
Tesla is preparing to launch its two-seat Cybercab in Austin, Texas, beginning with employee test rides before a public rollout. The self-driving…
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Strong Towns: London should design public space around use, not objects
A new Strong Towns article argues that public projects start with benches, trees and lighting instead of how people will actually use…
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London Water and Critical Infrastructure Cyber Resilience Under Scrutiny Following US Utility Attacks
Recent remote cyberattacks on US water utilities highlight infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting renewed scrutiny of digital security across London water networks and municipal…
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Should London Slam the Brakes on Autonomous Vehicles? Lessons from the New York Debate
A Streetsblog USA opinion piece argues for thoughtful scaling of autonomous vehicles, citing safety data from Waymo and IIHS. As London pilots…
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What London Can Learn from New York’s Crackdown on Illegal E-Motos
New York’s attorney general is set to issue a consumer alert against illegal e-motos after a fatal crash. The move follows a…
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The Walk-To Local: What the Disappearing Third Space Means for London High Streets
A US Streetsblog roundup links the loss of pubs and independent coffee shops to places we drive past rather than walk to.…
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