Cities Grapple with Limits of ‘Sanctuary’ Policies on Diverse Issues
Cities across the globe are increasingly adopting "sanctuary" policies that test the boundaries of local authority, covering issues from reproductive rights to…
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Washington D.C. Trials Four-Wheeled E-Cargo Bikes for Last-Mile Deliveries with Amazon
Washington D.C. has launched a 10-month pilot program with Amazon to test four-wheeled e-cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries, aiming to reduce the…
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King County Sales Tax Measure Could Shortchange Seattle’s Transportation Funding
A proposed amendment to a new King County sales tax measure threatens to cap Seattle's share of pass-through transportation funding, potentially costing…
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Rethinking Preservation: Beyond Grand Landmarks to Community-Led Building Reuse
A new book, "Preserving with Purpose: Reimagining Buildings for Community Benefit," challenges traditional notions of historic preservation, advocating for the reuse of…
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Report Links Street Safety and Police Reform, Urging Integrated Urban Approaches
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union and the Policing Project at NYU School of Law argues that street safety…
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The Enduring Impact of Sustained Urban Vision: Lessons from Sinclair Black’s Austin Legacy
A recent reflection from Strong Towns highlights the career of urban designer Sinclair Black, whose decades-long commitment to Austin, Texas, exemplifies a…
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Lubbock, Texas, Converts Historic Motel into 56 Affordable Housing Units
Lubbock, Texas, has joined a growing trend of converting under-utilised hotels into much-needed housing, with the Inn Town Lofts project transforming a…
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California Governor Proposes Conditional Homelessness Funding, Linking Aid to Encampment Management
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a significant shift in homelessness funding, tying $500 million in state aid to local efforts to…
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Chicago Cubs Parking Expansion Faces Opposition Over Urban Planning Goals
A revised proposal by the Chicago Cubs to expand the team’s parking facilities near Wrigley Field is encountering significant opposition from local…
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Local Resistance to Housing Reform: Lessons from Massachusetts for London’s Urban Growth
A recent case in Marblehead, Massachusetts, highlights how local governments can technically comply with housing mandates while functionally resisting new development, a…
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Editorial Debate: ‘Builders’ Mouthpiece’ Accusation Highlights Tensions in US Urban Development Discourse
A recent editorial in *The Urbanist* addresses being labelled a "builders' media mouthpiece" by *The Seattle Times*, revealing deeper tensions and differing…
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Housing Forum and Biking Tour in Kirkland to Address Urban Development Issues
The Urbanist is organising a biking tour in Kirkland focusing on urban development along the Cross Kirkland Corridor, alongside a King County…
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