Chicago’s sewage overflows are a warning for London’s combined sewers
Chicago's Racine Avenue pumping station has discharged more than 10 billion gallons of combined sewage into the Chicago River this year, despite…
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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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Washington State ballot measures target trans youth and millionaires tax — what it means for cities
Three Washington State ballot initiatives backed by conservative donors would mandate genital inspections for schoolgirls, restrict confidential access to school counsellors, and…
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Seattle social housing land deal offers lessons for London’s community-led delivery
Seattle’s social housing developer has acquired its first site for a mixed-income project, aiming for 1,000 homes by end of 2026. The…
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Seattle-Area Race Highlights Diverging Approaches to Housing, Transit and Tech Taxation
A Washington State legislative race in the 32nd District pits incrementalism against urgency on housing supply, transit funding and tech regulation, with…
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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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New York Poll Shows Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Apartments Near Transit, Highlighting Contrast with London’s Own Housing Debate
A new poll from Open New York finds 79% of voters support building multi-family homes near rail stations, as the governor’s race…
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Legal AI errors risk planning and housing decisions — five failure modes to watch
A new guide from Smart Cities Dive identifies five common ways legal AI tools produce unreliable results. For planning officers, housing caseworkers…
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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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The gap between zoning reform and new homes: what London can learn from the triplex permitting gap
Making more housing types legal is only the first step. A new analysis from Strong Towns shows how building code thresholds, professional…
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Clyde Hill’s Affordable Housing Settlement Offers a Case Study in State-Led Planning Pressure
The wealthy Seattle suburb is close to settling a legal challenge over its growth plan by offering developers extra building rights in…
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Austin moves to close 25-square-foot loophole in rental housing mould rules
Austin, Texas, is drafting new city code to replace a state rule that requires landlords to act only when mould covers 25…
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