Brooklyn’s Ashland Place Bike Lane Gap to Close, Promising Safer Streets
New York City's Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to complete a long-awaited protected bike lane on Ashland Place, addressing a notorious…
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HUD’s Point-in-Time Count May Underestimate Homelessness by Overlooking “Doubled Up” Situations
HUD's Point-in-Time Count May Underestimate Homelessness by Overlooking "Doubled Up" Situations
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Federal Funding Opportunity for Local Parks and Recreation Projects
A new funding round from the federal government could provide cities with up to $15 million for parks and recreation projects, with…
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Little Rock Approves Data Center Regulations Amidst Resident Concerns
The Little Rock board of directors has approved new ordinances to regulate data centers, voting against a moratorium proposed by concerned residents…
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Lessons from Nuclear Plant Closures Offer Data Centre Host Communities a Cautionary Tale
As communities across the UK consider hosting hyperscale data centres, a new analysis draws parallels with the socioeconomic impacts of nuclear power…
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US Infrastructure Bill Boosts Active Transport Funding Amidst Advocacy Push
New federal legislation includes key provisions for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, a win for advocates pushing for safer streets and alternative transport…
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Candidates Vie for NYC Congressional Seat, Emphasising Urbanism and Federal Support
Four candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez in New York's Seventh Congressional District outline their visions for federal support of cities,…
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Tire Wear Particles Identified as Significant Air Pollutant
New research from Yale University highlights the environmental impact of tire wear, identifying it as a major source of air pollution.
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Chicago’s Clybourn Place Redevelopment Highlights Policy Failures in Urban Land Use
A proposed retail development in Chicago's Clybourn Place is drawing criticism for prioritizing car-centric retail over much-needed housing, revealing systemic policy issues…
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Bay Area Voters Signal Desire for Reduced Car Dependence with Transit Funding Wins
Recent election results in the Bay Area, particularly the decisive victory for the SMART train funding measure, indicate a growing public appetite…
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Sound Transit Faces Funding Crisis, Delays Light Rail to Ballard
Sound Transit's board has approved a plan to address a significant budget shortfall, leading to indefinite delays for the light rail extension…
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Seattle Court Ruling Imperils State Housing Reforms
A Washington Court of Appeals decision has reopened environmental review for Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, raising concerns about the effectiveness of recent state…
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