Santa Monica Airport Closure Debated Amidst Public Safety Concerns
Residents of Santa Monica are voicing concerns over the proposed 2028 closure of the historic Santa Monica Airport, arguing it serves a…
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Chicago’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan Shows Progress in Affordable Housing and Urban Vibrancy
A new report highlights significant progress in Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) plan, five years after its adoption. The initiative aims to…
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First Amtrak Cascades ‘Airos’ Arrive in Seattle for Testing
On Saturday, Amtrak delivered its first ‘Airo’ class trainset to Seattle for testing and deployment on Amtrak Cascades this fall. The trickle…
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Cincinnati Approves Upzoning for Major Riverfront Revitalisation at The Banks
Cincinnati's planning commission has approved a significant upzoning plan for "The Banks," aiming to transform over eight acres of vacant riverfront land…
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Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why.
Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. A fraught history explains why. Christine McLaren…
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‘Shiny Object Urbanism’: The Risk of Prioritising Grand Projects Over Systemic Urban Change
A recent analysis from Strong Towns critiques cities' tendency to pursue high-profile, 'shiny object' urban development projects while neglecting more fundamental, systemic…
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New York State DOT Halts Cross Bronx Expressway Expansion Amid Community Opposition
New York State's Department of Transportation has cancelled plans to repair and widen five bridges along the Cross Bronx Expressway following significant…
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US Transportation Bill Criticised for Extending ‘Failing Status Quo’
A new US transportation reauthorization bill, the BUILD America 250 Act, has been heavily criticised by transportation advocacy group Transportation for America…
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US Congressional Committee Proposes $580 Billion Surface Transportation Bill, Including EV Fees and Public Transport Funding
A bipartisan agreement has been reached in the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on a $580 billion surface transportation bill, which…
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US Bill Aims to Formalise Federal Funding for Shared Micromobility
A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to formally include bike- and scooter-share projects in federal transportation funding…
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US EPA Proposes Relaxing Water Treatment for Coal Plants Amid AI Electricity Demand Surge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to wastewater requirements for coal-fired power plants, citing increased electricity demand from artificial…
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US House Bill Aims to Boost Housing Supply, Drops Build-to-Rent Sale Mandate
The US House of Representatives has introduced the "ROAD to Housing" bill, described by housing industry advocates as significant legislation to increase…
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