New Heat Resilience Roadmap Calls for Cities to Treat Extreme Heat as Chronic Risk
A new roadmap from the Federation of American Scientists suggests urban areas must adopt a proactive approach to extreme heat, viewing it…
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Global Electrification of Vehicles Could Avert Millions of Premature Deaths, Report Finds
Global Electrification of Vehicles Could Avert Millions of Premature Deaths, Report Finds
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Streetsblog NYC Highlights Summer Events and Urbanism Insights
Streetsblog NYC's "Wednesday's Headlines: Summer Fun Edition" rounds up upcoming urbanism events and offers commentary on city life, though direct London relevance…
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Glendale’s La Crescenta Avenue Project Nears Completion with Enhanced Street Safety and Public Realm Improvements
Glendale's La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project is set to finish this month, transforming the street with new bike lanes, improved pedestrian facilities,…
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Green Banks Could Unlock Funding for Urban Resilience Projects
A new proposal suggests that hybrid institutional capital models, potentially through green banks, could package smaller infrastructure resilience projects to attract institutional…
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Red Hook Swimming Pool Faces Second Year of Delayed Opening Due to Equipment Failure
A crucial public amenity in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the Sol Goldman Recreation Center pool, is set for a delayed opening for the…
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Walkable Neighbourhoods Could Alleviate Healthcare Strain, MIT Research Suggests
New research from MIT indicates that increased walkability in urban areas could lead to significant reductions in the burden on healthcare systems.…
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Chicago’s Crosstown Trail: A Year of Progress for a Rail Corridor’s Public Realm Future
Advocates for the Friends of the Crosstown Trail are marking a year of progress in their campaign to transform an underused Chicago…
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NYPD Vehicle Allegedly Involved in Hit-and-Run with Cyclist in Chinatown
An investigation is underway after a video surfaced showing an unmarked NYPD vehicle allegedly striking a cyclist and then driving away from…
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New Cybersecurity Framework Aims to Bolster Critical Infrastructure Resilience
A newly introduced cybersecurity framework is set to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure across the United States, with a focus on…
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New York City Tackles Trash Woes with Curbside Containerisation, Sparking Debate Over Parking Space Use
A new initiative in New York City to move residential trash from sidewalks into shared curbside bins is facing criticism over the…
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Seattle Council Debates SEPA Appeal Reforms Amidst Misinformation Campaign
A proposed change to Seattle's environmental appeal process, intended to streamline development, has sparked debate and accusations of misinformation, highlighting tensions between…
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