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LA has no plan — or funding — to help unhoused people displaced by Olympics security efforts - h/t LAist
LA has no plan — or funding — to help unhoused people displaced by Olympics security efforts - h/t LAist
City and county officials say they don't have the funds to offer housing to the up to 1,600 people that will be displaced by perimeters around event venues.
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San Diego State intergenerational housing project will bring 250 homes for older adults to campus - h/t Times of San Diego
San Diego State intergenerational housing project will bring 250 homes for older adults to campus - h/t Times of San Diego
The project is part of a major redevelopment of the campus that includes 4,600 housing units.
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Downtown Houston parking garage will take up an entire block - h/t Houston Chronicle
Downtown Houston parking garage will take up an entire block - h/t Houston Chronicle
The garage will connect to the Houston Center retail complex, a 4.6-million square foot office and commercial site.
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The number of kids walking to school dropped from over 50% to 11% since the 1960s - h/t Upworthy
The number of kids walking to school dropped from over 50% to 11% since the 1960s - h/t Upworthy
Unsafe pedestrian infrastructure makes walking to school dangerous or impossible for a growing number of American students.
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Swapping your gas car for an EV is greener than keeping it, research shows - h/t Grist
Swapping your gas car for an EV is greener than keeping it, research shows - h/t Grist
An EV repays the 'carbon debt' caused by building it after 4,400 miles.
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Rain gardens keep up to 99% of pollutants out of San Francisco Bay - h/t Governing
Rain gardens keep up to 99% of pollutants out of San Francisco Bay - h/t Governing
The city's roadside rain gardens soak up stormwater and filter out dozens of harmful micropollutants.
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King County Metro adds 3,000 weekly bus trips, more connections to rail - h/t The Urbanist
King County Metro adds 3,000 weekly bus trips, more connections to rail - h/t The Urbanist
King County Metro and Sound Transit are both making major adjustments to their bus networks to improve light rail connectivity across the region.
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Less than 6% of California cities are building enough housing for very low-income households - h/t CALmatters
Less than 6% of California cities are building enough housing for very low-income households - h/t CALmatters
Only five jurisdictions are on track to meet their housing goals for all income brackets.
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Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban fully self-driving buses - h/t BillyPenn
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban fully self-driving buses - h/t BillyPenn
State Rep. Ben Waxman's proposed bill would require autonomous buses to have a licensed driver on board.
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USDOT is hiring thousands of gamers for air traffic control jobs - h/t Fast Company
USDOT is hiring thousands of gamers for air traffic control jobs - h/t Fast Company
Sec. Duffy says the FAA has reached 94% of its staffing goal for air traffic controllers.
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Children in 55 countries are redesigning their cities in Minecraft - h/t The New York Times
Children in 55 countries are redesigning their cities in Minecraft - h/t The New York Times
A U.N.-backed program lets students and community members reimagine sites in their neighborhoods in the game — and translate them into real-life buildings.
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OKC streetcar will stay fare-free after ridership shot up 74% - h/t Oklahoma City Free Press
OKC streetcar will stay fare-free after ridership shot up 74% - h/t Oklahoma City Free Press
The downtown streetcar saw a surge in ridership after it eliminated fares in January.
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Controversial Texas housing law has 'directly facilitated' over 1,250 new homes - h/t The Dallas Morning News
Controversial Texas housing law has 'directly facilitated' over 1,250 new homes - h/t The Dallas Morning News
SB 840 allows developers to build multifamily housing by-right on lots zoned for commercial use without applying to a zoning change.
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Pennsylvania 12-year transportation plan commits $13B for transit - h/t Transportation Today News
Pennsylvania 12-year transportation plan commits $13B for transit - h/t Transportation Today News
The state's new mid-range transportation strategy includes nearly $17 billion for roads and bridges and $367 million for multimodal projects.
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New USDOT safety strategy highlights enforcement, embraces autonomous cars - h/t CDL Life
New USDOT safety strategy highlights enforcement, embraces autonomous cars - h/t CDL Life
The new National Roadway Safety Strategy emphasizes safety technology and enforcement and promises to further crack down on immigrant truck drivers with illicitly obtained licenses.
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Climate change could double household water costs in some cities, study finds
Climate change could double household water costs in some cities, study finds
New research suggests that climate change-related stressors are straining municipal water systems.
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Nearly a third of US housing is in the wildland-urban interface — and at growing risk of wildfire - h/t High Country News
Nearly a third of US housing is in the wildland-urban interface — and at growing risk of wildfire - h/t High Country News
As suburbs increasingly mingle with undeveloped land, homes face a higher risk from destructive fires.
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Study: Mountain lions reduce roadway deer collisions by 67% - h/t M Live
Study: Mountain lions reduce roadway deer collisions by 67% - h/t M Live
Scientists in Washington state found a little-studied benefit to the presence of mountain lion populations near roadways.
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North Carolina removes bus benches installed by Democratic Socialists - h/t Port City Daily
North Carolina removes bus benches installed by Democratic Socialists - h/t Port City Daily
NCDOT says the benches, installed without the department's permission, do not meet state standards for safety and accessibility.
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Extreme weather is weakening social connections - h/t The Conversation
Extreme weather is weakening social connections - h/t The Conversation
Extreme heat, flooding and other weather events are increasing isolation and fraying social ties.
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Analysis: ROAD to Housing Act could take years to implement - h/t Smart Cities Dive
Analysis: ROAD to Housing Act could take years to implement - h/t Smart Cities Dive
HUD is tasked with implementing nine new rules as part of the ROAD to Housing Act — while operating with a significantly reduced staff.
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Unlocking the full potential of NYC's Interborough Express
Unlocking the full potential of NYC's Interborough Express
A few strategic investments could turn the IBX into an essential spine of the regional transportation network, not just another branch of New York's subway system.
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Misinformation and 'AI slop' are hamstringing rural solar development - h/t The Daily Yonder
Misinformation and 'AI slop' are hamstringing rural solar development - h/t The Daily Yonder
False claims about the potential drawbacks of solar farms are prompting some communities to reject potentially lucrative energy projects.
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80-unit affordable building is the first to open under LA's fast-track development program - h/t The Korea Daily
80-unit affordable building is the first to open under LA's fast-track development program - h/t The Korea Daily
The project was fast-tracked under an executive order issued by Mayor Karen Bass in late 2022.
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Flock cameras misread license plates in 71% of cases in California study - h/t CNET
Flock cameras misread license plates in 71% of cases in California study - h/t CNET
An analysis of 1,500 reports showed a shockingly high rate of error when reading license plates.
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Alexandria eviction diversion program will let tenants pay back rent in installments - h/t DC News Now
Alexandria eviction diversion program will let tenants pay back rent in installments - h/t DC News Now
Eligible tenants will be allowed to make a 10% down payment on the back rent they owe and pay off the rest in installments while remaining in their home.
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The building wears Prada: Fifth Avenue designers raise the bar on sidewalk sheds - h/t Curbed
The building wears Prada: Fifth Avenue designers raise the bar on sidewalk sheds - h/t Curbed
New York City fashion houses are getting creative with scaffolding.
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LA Metro is paying Angelenos up to $600 to leave their car at home - h/t The Source
LA Metro is paying Angelenos up to $600 to leave their car at home - h/t The Source
Metro will pay around 2,000 households to participate in a program designed to shift travel modes away from private car trips to transit, biking, walking and shared mobility.
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