Country Stars and Zoo Officials Oppose Nashville Data Centre Proposal
A coalition of musicians, including Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley, has joined forces with Nashville Zoo leadership to protest a proposed data…
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Cities Tap AI for Faster Permitting, With Federal Funding Available
Local governments can apply for up to $3 million in grants to implement artificial intelligence systems for building and land use permitting,…
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Seattle Leaders Challenge County Tax Plan Over Funding Disparities
Seattle city officials are pushing back against a proposed 0.1% countywide sales tax increase, arguing that a funding cap would unfairly divert…
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Beach Access Battles Highlight Public Trust Doctrine in US Coastal and Great Lakes Regions
Legal disputes over who can walk on beaches, particularly in the US, are reigniting debate around the public trust doctrine, a principle…
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US Congressional Candidates Weigh In on Urbanism, Transit, and Housing
Two candidates vying for a New York congressional seat share their views on federal investment in public transit, affordable housing, and street…
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Sprawl’s Toll on Youth Opportunity and Health Highlighted in New Report
A new study from Johns Hopkins University reveals how urban sprawl negatively impacts children's opportunities and public health, with implications for urban…
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NYC Mayor’s Greenway Plan Criticised for Compromising Safety and Accessibility
A proposed greenway in Eastern Queens has drawn criticism for incorporating sharrows, a decision seen as a capitulation to opposition and a…
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Chicago Transit Union Cites “Leadership Vacuum” Amidst Funding Boost and Safety Efforts
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 has voiced concerns over Chicago's CTA lacking a permanent president, arguing it impacts safety and training,…
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Pedestrian Fatality Rates Remain High Across US Cities, Study Finds
A new study from Smart Growth America reveals that pedestrian death rates have continued to rise in most major US cities over…
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Fatal Overdose at SCORE Jail Highlights Safety Protocol Questions
A recent report into the death of an inmate at the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail has raised concerns about drug infiltration…
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San Francisco Pauses Proposed Smoking Ban on Restaurant and Bar Patios
San Francisco lawmakers have indefinitely suspended efforts to ban smoking on outdoor dining patios at bars and restaurants, signalling ongoing discussions with…
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FEMA Faces Scrutiny Over Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Peak Season
A new report highlights concerns over staffing, leadership vacancies, and federal-state relations, while the agency's acting administrator asserts readiness for hurricane and…
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