Seattle Council Candidates Differ on Public Safety and Housing Ahead of Primary
Frontrunners in Seattle's District 5 City Council race, Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang, have revealed contrasting approaches to public safety and housing…
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Senate Democrats Push for Overhaul of US Surface Transportation Funding
A letter from Senate Democrats outlines priorities for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill, focusing on safety, affordability, and faithful implementation of…
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San Francisco Supervisors Consider Easing Inclusionary Housing Rules to Boost Development
San Francisco city supervisors are reviewing a proposal that could significantly reduce inclusionary housing requirements in an effort to stimulate new construction.…
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E-Bike Safety Sparks Debate Amidst Rising Injuries and Misleading Marketing
As e-bike popularity surges, so do injuries, prompting a closer look at device classification, speed capabilities, and the impact of unregulated online…
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Minneapolis’s Housing Strategy: Lessons for London’s Rent Inflation Battle?
Minneapolis's approach to zoning and housing density, which has reportedly helped stabilise rents amidst population growth, offers potential insights for similar challenges…
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The Urbanist Endorses Slate of Candidates for 2026 Elections
The Urbanist's Elections Committee has announced its endorsements for the upcoming 2026 primary elections, highlighting candidates focused on progressive urban policies, housing…
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Port of Seattle Intervenes in Stadium District Housing Dispute
The Port of Seattle has been granted intervenor status in an appeal concerning potential housing development in Seattle's North SoDo area, intensifying…
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Massachusetts Eases Housing Variance Rules to Spur New Home Construction
New legislation in Massachusetts aims to accelerate housing development by simplifying the process for obtaining variances, a move intended to unlock the…
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Seattle Council Committee Moves to Streamline Growth Plan Appeals
A Seattle City Council committee has voted to limit the ability of residents and groups to appeal major zoning changes and updates…
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San Francisco Accelerates Office-to-Housing Conversions with Incentives
San Francisco is seeing a surge in office conversion projects, with hundreds of new housing units potentially coming online as a result…
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HUD Policy Shift Could Undermine Fair Housing Enforcement in the US
Proposed changes by the Department of Housing and Urban Development could make it harder to identify and challenge discriminatory housing practices, impacting…
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California Law Targets Impact Fees to Ease Housing Development Costs
A new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom aims to reduce housing construction costs by slashing local government impact fees, a…
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