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Report: California's density bonus is a 'win-win' for developers and affordable housing - h/t Times of San Diego
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Report: California's density bonus is a 'win-win' for developers and affordable housing - h/t Times of San Diego
Almost half of new multifamily projects in 2024 relied on a density bonus.
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about 10 hours ago
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These Las Vegas tiny homes can be assembled in an hour - h/t New York Post
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These Las Vegas tiny homes can be assembled in an hour - h/t New York Post
The city approved a project using modular microhousing units that will rent for roughly $1,000 per month.
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about 11 hours ago
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Buses are very safe. The walk to and from stations, not so much. - h/t Smart Cities Dive
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Buses are very safe. The walk to and from stations, not so much. - h/t Smart Cities Dive
A disproportionate number of crashes involving pedestrians happen near transit stops.
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about 12 hours ago
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University of Michigan launches urban technology master's program - h/t Michigan Daily
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University of Michigan launches urban technology master's program - h/t Michigan Daily
The program explores how technology can help planners, architects, and others make cities more environmentally and socially sustainable.
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about 13 hours ago
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Connecticut developer fee brought in $8M for affordable housing — but fewer affordable homes are being built - h/t Stamford Advocate
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Connecticut developer fee brought in $8M for affordable housing — but fewer affordable homes are being built - h/t Stamford Advocate
A new report from the city of Stamford highlights how letting developers pay into an affordable housing fund has led to a sharp drop in permits for new affordable units.
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about 14 hours ago
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Only one US city makes the Happy City Index top 50 - h/t Vice
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Only one US city makes the Happy City Index top 50 - h/t Vice
The list is topped by Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Geneva.
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about 14 hours ago
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What do the Gilmore Girls, Happy Days, and Full House have in common? ADUs. - h/t CT Insider
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What do the Gilmore Girls, Happy Days, and Full House have in common? ADUs. - h/t CT Insider
American sitcoms are full of garage apartments, attic rooms, and pool houses. Why aren't our cities?
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1 day ago
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Seattle's transportation levy had a fruitful first year - h/t The Seattle Medium
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Seattle's transportation levy had a fruitful first year - h/t The Seattle Medium
The city repaired over 17,000 potholes, completed close to 21,000 sidewalk projects, and planted over 1,100 trees with revenue from an eight-year levy approved by voters in 2024.
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2 days ago
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Waymo robotaxis are now finding potholes - h/t TechCrunch
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Waymo robotaxis are now finding potholes - h/t TechCrunch
The cars use their onboard technology to identify potholes and send the data to city officials and Waze users.
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3 days ago
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Maryland unveils plan for 5,000 homes near transit - h/t CBS News
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Maryland unveils plan for 5,000 homes near transit - h/t CBS News
Gov. Moore announced a plan to activate housing construction on 134 acres of state-owned land near transit stations.
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3 days ago
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Philadelphia's downtown parking lots are a 'valuable, untapped resource' - h/t The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Philadelphia's downtown parking lots are a 'valuable, untapped resource' - h/t The Philadelphia Inquirer
Over two dozen city-owned parking lots could be developed into housing or other uses.
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3 days ago
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Chicago's endangered Greyhound terminal: A visual history
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Chicago's endangered Greyhound terminal: A visual history
As Chicago takes steps to buy and preserve its only intercity bus station, we offer a visual tour of the station through the decades.
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3 days ago
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Voters in Wisconsin city pass nation's first data center referendum - h/t NOTUS
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Voters in Wisconsin city pass nation's first data center referendum - h/t NOTUS
The measure requires voter approval for tax incentives to new data centers.
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3 days ago
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Portland finds $106M in unspent housing funds - h/t Axios
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Portland finds $106M in unspent housing funds - h/t Axios
The city announced a plan to spend $56 million on new housing assistance programs.
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3 days ago
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Milwaukee announces 60 Vision Zero projects for 2026 - h/t Urban Milwaukee
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Milwaukee announces 60 Vision Zero projects for 2026 - h/t Urban Milwaukee
The city is using a combination of federal, state, and local funds to work toward its goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2037.
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4 days ago
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Richmond's new 'stadium district' will include hundreds of homes, offices, jobs - h/t CBS 6 Richmond
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Richmond's new 'stadium district' will include hundreds of homes, offices, jobs - h/t CBS 6 Richmond
The city is planning for a neighborhood revival in the area around a new baseball stadium.
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4 days ago
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My provocative proposal: Want a roadway safety movement? Ditch the engineers.
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My provocative proposal: Want a roadway safety movement? Ditch the engineers.
A PE license has long been a requirement for most roadway safety job. It’s time to pave the way for movement-making professionals.
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4 days ago
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NYC mayor walks back free buses promise - h/t National Today
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NYC mayor walks back free buses promise - h/t National Today
Mayor Mamdani admitted that a key campaign promise, 'fast and free buses,' won't be fulfilled this year.
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4 days ago
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First responders use electric motorcycles to split lanes in LA traffic - h/t Jalopnik
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First responders use electric motorcycles to split lanes in LA traffic - h/t Jalopnik
The bike fleet will help LAFD firefighters reach emergency situations faster.
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5 days ago
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Study: 'Sudden shocks' are driving up homelessness rates - h/t Earth.com
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Study: 'Sudden shocks' are driving up homelessness rates - h/t Earth.com
Evictions and climate disasters are leading causes of sharp spikes in unhoused populations.
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5 days ago
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'America's Main Street' could get a people-friendly makeover - h/t ABC 7 News
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'America's Main Street' could get a people-friendly makeover - h/t ABC 7 News
Washington, D.C. officials are evaluating a redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue that would increase public seating and prioritize views of the Capitol.
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5 days ago
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NYC launches curb management office to rein in delivery, parking chaos - h/t StreetsBlog NYC
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NYC launches curb management office to rein in delivery, parking chaos - h/t StreetsBlog NYC
New York has roughly 3 million curbside parking spots.
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5 days ago
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Despite 47% growth in ridership, Caltrain could close a third of its stations - h/t USA Today
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Despite 47% growth in ridership, Caltrain could close a third of its stations - h/t USA Today
Riders can currently travel up to 79 miles between San Francisco and Gilroy, California.
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5 days ago
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Officials in talks to build train from Tucson to Mexico border - h/t KJZZ
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Officials in talks to build train from Tucson to Mexico border - h/t KJZZ
When complete, Mexico's growing rail system will reach across 3,000 kilometers in 24 states.
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6 days ago
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Hoboken celebrates 9 years without a traffic death - h/t Reasons to Be Cheerful
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Hoboken celebrates 9 years without a traffic death - h/t Reasons to Be Cheerful
Hoboken, New Jersey also has the nation's highest percentage of transit commuters.
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6 days ago
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Trump's proposed budget slashes EPA funding by 52% - h/t Smart Cities Dive
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Trump's proposed budget slashes EPA funding by 52% - h/t Smart Cities Dive
The budget also reduces funding for FEMA, climate resilience projects, and water infrastructure programs.
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6 days ago
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Transit Scheduling 101: Building the operator schedule
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Transit Scheduling 101: Building the operator schedule
A bus driver's work goes beyond just driving the bus.
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6 days ago
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Oakland opens first affordable housing for teachers - h/t ABC 7 News
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Oakland opens first affordable housing for teachers - h/t ABC 7 News
The school district says 70% of its teachers can't afford to live in Oakland.
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6 days ago
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Despite months of work with Austin’s school district, Waymo cars still fail to stop for school buses - h/t Wired
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Despite months of work with Austin’s school district, Waymo cars still fail to stop for school buses - h/t Wired
Austin's school district has reported over a dozen incidents when Waymo robotaxis don't follow state law when approaching school buses.
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7 days ago
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Boston loses $8.15M in federal road safety funds after failing to meet deadline - h/t Streetsblog Massachusetts
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Boston loses $8.15M in federal road safety funds after failing to meet deadline - h/t Streetsblog Massachusetts
Delays in finalizing plans for several road projects have forced the city to forfeit multiple federal grants.
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7 days ago
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Atlanta's Beltline hits 79% of its affordable housing goal - h/t Rough Draft Atlanta
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Atlanta's Beltline hits 79% of its affordable housing goal - h/t Rough Draft Atlanta
The walking, biking, and transit corridor set a goal to create 5,600 affordable housing units in the area by 2030.
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7 days ago
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Tennessee will test driverless trucks on interstate freeway - h/t Memphis Today
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Tennessee will test driverless trucks on interstate freeway - h/t Memphis Today
The autonomous trucks will operate on a 40-mile stretch of Interstate 40 connecting Memphis and an upcoming Ford production center.
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7 days ago
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A New Urbanist’s roadtrip guide to Northwest Arkansas
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A New Urbanist’s roadtrip guide to Northwest Arkansas
Heading to the CNU conference next month? A Northwest Arkansas urban planner has custom designed a roadtrip just for you.
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7 days ago
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Wyoming touts ‘ample land, firm power’ in bid to woo data centers - h/t Realtor.com
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Wyoming touts ‘ample land, firm power’ in bid to woo data centers - h/t Realtor.com
The state is taking a proactive approach to data centers, hoping the tech behemoths will bring jobs and economic development.
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7 days ago
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California’s Half Moon Bay says coastal regulations hinder housing development - h/t SFGate
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California’s Half Moon Bay says coastal regulations hinder housing development - h/t SFGate
The town is entirely within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, which imposes a layer of strict development regulations.
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7 days ago
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Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train ‘blows away’ ridership expectations - h/t Trains Pro
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Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train ‘blows away’ ridership expectations - h/t Trains Pro
The line brought back rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.
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8 days ago
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How cars killed the dream of the moving sidewalk - h/t Popular Science
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How cars killed the dream of the moving sidewalk - h/t Popular Science
At the turn of the 20th century, moving sidewalks promised efficient, comfortable movement of pedestrians. Then cars took over.
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8 days ago
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Helpline calls for housing assistance reached record high in 2025 - h/t Smart Cities Dive
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Helpline calls for housing assistance reached record high in 2025 - h/t Smart Cities Dive
The United Way's 211 helpline received 6 million calls for referrals for housing support, almost twice as many as calls for utility assistance.
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8 days ago
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Philadelphia sees 29% drop in gun violence near new green spaces - h/t Reasons to Be Cheerful
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Philadelphia sees 29% drop in gun violence near new green spaces - h/t Reasons to Be Cheerful
A city-backed program that cleans up blighted and vacant lots is creating new public spaces and reducing crime in surrounding communities.
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8 days ago
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This Seattle sidewalk art only appears when it rains - h/t The Washington Post
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This Seattle sidewalk art only appears when it rains - h/t The Washington Post
Prompted to find a silver lining to the gloom of rainy Pacific Northwest days, an artist hit upon a novel solution: water-activated sidewalk paint.
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9 days ago
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Study: Capping Vehicle Size Could Reduce Global Traffic Deaths by 40% - h/t Streetsblog USA
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Study: Capping Vehicle Size Could Reduce Global Traffic Deaths by 40% - h/t Streetsblog USA
Limiting cars to 2020 sizes could save consumers up to 22% on gas, according to a new study.
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10 days ago
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Study: Alabama’s Neglected Rural Roads Make Commutes Longer - h/t Alabama Political Reporter
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Study: Alabama’s Neglected Rural Roads Make Commutes Longer - h/t Alabama Political Reporter
While the state plans to spend millions on urban highways, roads in rural areas remain poorly maintained.
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10 days ago
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Chattanooga Earns North America’s First ‘National Park City’ Designation - h/t Popular Science
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Chattanooga Earns North America’s First ‘National Park City’ Designation - h/t Popular Science
The award recognizes cities that prioritize biodiversity and resident access to parks and green spaces.
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10 days ago
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Over 500 NYC ‘Blue Zones’ at Risk of More Destructive Floods - h/t The City
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Over 500 NYC ‘Blue Zones’ at Risk of More Destructive Floods - h/t The City
High-risk flood zones cover roughly 20% of the city’s land.
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10 days ago
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Denver Considers Data Center Moratorium as it Aims to Reduce Water use by 20% - h/t The Cool Down
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Denver Considers Data Center Moratorium as it Aims to Reduce Water use by 20% - h/t The Cool Down
The city is requiring restaurants and other businesses to cut back their water use and could pause new data center development until it addresses them in its zoning code.
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10 days ago
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El Paso has Built 1,000 Miles of Bike Lanes in 10 Years - h/t KVIA
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El Paso has Built 1,000 Miles of Bike Lanes in 10 Years - h/t KVIA
The city is now asking the public for input on updates to its bike plan.
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10 days ago
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School-to-housing Conversions are the Fastest-growing Sector of Adaptive Reuse - h/t Next City
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School-to-housing Conversions are the Fastest-growing Sector of Adaptive Reuse - h/t Next City
In 2024, former schools were redeveloped into almost 2,000 apartments.
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11 days ago
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Asheville Could Eliminate Parking Minimums - h/t Asheville Citizen Times
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Asheville Could Eliminate Parking Minimums - h/t Asheville Citizen Times
The city is working on a multiyear overhaul of its Unified Development Ordinance.
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11 days ago
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March Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles From Last Month
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March Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles From Last Month
Seattle may roll back a development fee as housing permits plummet, an ambitious Google-led project in the heart of San Jose goes sideways, and a list of sci-fi books to feed your futurist dreams.
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11 days ago
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NYC Congestion Pricing Revenue Will Fund up to 1,000 Hybrid Refrigerated Trucks - h/t The City
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NYC Congestion Pricing Revenue Will Fund up to 1,000 Hybrid Refrigerated Trucks - h/t The City
Traffic to the Hunts Point Produce Market causes increased rates of asthma in surrounding neighborhoods.
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11 days ago
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