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Municipal pools are popular, but they come at a price for cities
Cities tout the numerous benefits public pools provide. As costs to maintain, operate and staff them grow, however, funding strategies become increasingly important.
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Urban forests are ‘critical but underfunded.’ A report looks at how to fix that.
Carbon credit programs, revolving funds and partnerships with conservancies could provide some of the money needed to prevent these green spaces from degrading, the Natural Areas Conservancy says.
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Why building US highways is so expensive
A new paper blames higher costs on lower staffing and more use of consultants in state transportation departments as well as declining competition among construction firms.
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Deep Dive
Should tenants have a right to cooling? More cities say yes amid record heat.
As rental cooling standards pop up around the country, experts warn that they aren’t a perfect solution to the rising danger of scorching temperatures.
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More efficient electric vehicles can reduce grid stress, cut charging costs by almost a third: ACEEE
Local governments can leverage registration fees and subsidies to encourage EV efficiency, says research published Tuesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Composters add pickup services for hard-to-recycle items, addressing gap
The small, independent haulers are partnering with recyclers in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and elsewhere to divert materials.
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With 10 new climate resilience centers, DOE aims to translate research into local action
Researchers will work on actionable science and tools to help local stakeholders combat extreme heat, flooding, drought and more, the U.S. Department of Energy announced last week.
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The cities expecting the most newly constructed apartments this year
Although apartment construction is expected to break records in 2024, the U.S. is still behind on the number of new units some say are needed by 2035 to mitigate affordability issues.
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New York encourages electrification with new affordability pilot, grid planning process
The pilot will ensure that about 1,000 low-income households spend no more than 6% of their annual income on electricity when they electrify their space and water heating.
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Disaster-struck communities now have more time to apply for FEMA resilience grants
Tight application deadlines were a barrier to accessing grants, state, local, tribal and territorial governments told the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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23 mayors oppose California’s rent control ballot measure
Proposition 33 would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, allowing local governments to set rent control without restrictions.
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Self-driving vehicles spark array of views among states, truckers, advocates
Commentators had vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a U.S. Transportation Department agency.
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The US has its first national heat strategy. Here’s what to know.
Relatedly, the Biden administration launched a competition for communities to plan simulated heat emergency drills. Winners will get at least $20,000 each.
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Q&A
Largest intercity bus operator in US sees bright future for bus travel
Three years after acquiring Greyhound Lines, Flix North America’s CEO opines on how states can support bus operators.
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More robotic delivery coming to Los Angeles through Shake Shack partnership
The fast food chain is teaming up with Serve Robotics, which has worked with around 200 other LA restaurants and hopes to deploy 2,000 robots across the U.S. in 2025.
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Los Angeles mayor wants ‘car-free Games’ for 2028 Olympics
Can car-centric LA avoid a traffic meltdown when it hosts the 2028 Olympics? Mass transit, bike lanes and remote work might do the trick, some say.
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HUD’s latest affordable housing push is $100M for communities
State and local governments can apply for grants to address high development costs, outdated land-use policies, climate change risks and other barriers, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced.
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San Francisco passes ban on revenue management software in rental housing
The ordinance, which has not yet been enacted, asserts that the software allows residential landlords to indirectly coordinate with one another, raising rents, lowering occupancy rates and increasing evictions.
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NJ Transit will rescue bus riders after Coach USA abandons service
The bankrupt bus operator told New Jersey’s public transportation corporation it would end service on 20 routes on Aug. 16.
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Opinion
Prioritize play to help your city thrive in a post-pandemic world
More joyful public spaces can offer a path forward for cities as housing and work trends weaken their relationships with residents.
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Large, stationary trash bins for buildings’ waste are coming to New York City streets. Are they the right fit?
As the city inks an up-to-$7 million contract, zero-waste advocates and landlord groups are frustrated by a proposal to require small residential buildings to use individual bins for waste collection.
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LA to get air taxi service in time to host major sports events, including 2028 Olympics
As Archer Aviation plans to ramp up eVTOL manufacturing to 650 aircraft annually, global automaker and Archer investor Stellantis upped its stake in the company.
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Want more mass timber buildings in your city? This industry group could help.
New York City, Boston and Atlanta have launched programs to spur mass timber construction, which proponents say can lower buildings’ embodied carbon. The Softwood Lumber Board wants to fund more of such efforts.
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EPA unveils labels for green construction materials
Materials that earn the label will be listed in a central, publicly accessible registry, making it easier to identify and purchase them, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Homeless veterans get supportive housing leg-up with HUD policy change
Expanded eligibility and a $20 million investment in local agencies will get more veterans into housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced.
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