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Jersey City to fund community projects based on resident feedback
Local officials said the New Jersey city’s first participatory budgeting pilot worked better than expected, allowing them to understand residents’ priorities.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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Lights installations in cities are more than just a holiday attraction
The public art can spur foot traffic, create community and support economic development during a time when urban spaces can otherwise be less lively, organizers say.
By Gaby Galvin • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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US reaches 140k public EV charging ports as key federal official says $90B infrastructure investment needed
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is preparing to finalize rules setting out minimum standards for a nationally-funded electric vehicle charging network.
By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Demand soars for EV charging at apartments
Infrastructure options and cost incentives have become more complex as the electric vehicle revolution gears up.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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NYC apartment owners weigh the dangers of electric bikes, scooters
Lithium-ion batteries used in mobility devices such as electric bikes and scooters have caused nearly 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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San Jose, California, to eliminate minimum parking requirements
It’s the largest city in the U.S. to ax parking requirements, according to data from the Parking Reform Network.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Biden administration releases federal building performance standard, plan to electrify federal buildings
The new standard sets federal building electrification goals for 2030. The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking to require all new or renovated federally-owned buildings to be electrified.
By Danielle McLean • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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The states with the biggest influx of new renters
Millions of people are eager to move. Here’s where they’re headed, according to a new analysis.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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DC-area county spurs electrification of future buildings
Montgomery County, Maryland, is taking aim at its largest source of emissions. Its policy is the latest advancement for building decarbonization on the East Coast.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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9 startups to join AWS’ Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure
Each accelerator participant aims to address infrastructure-related sustainability challenges by offering products and services targeting power, utility, transportation and other systems.
By Michael Brady • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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Five US cities target building energy use, emissions with fines
New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Boston and St. Louis are poised to implement penalties to curb building-level greenhouse gas emissions or energy use.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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NYC to expand bike lanes, public spaces in 2023
The upgrades build on the city’s Open Streets program, which closes streets to vehicle traffic for use by pedestrians and cyclists, and its efforts to create the largest bike network in the U.S.
By Michael Brady • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Public pressure at meetings affects rezoning application approval: study
An Urban Institute study found that Louisville, Kentucky, approved fewer rezoning applications in wealthy neighborhoods, even though developers submit more applications there, which was related to the level of public opposition.
By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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The 10 most future-ready cities in North America: report
Cities must invest more in digital and physical infrastructure to address today’s challenges but face several barriers, including a lack of public trust, a new report finds.
By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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White House endorses nature-based solutions in first US road map
The Biden administration said this week’s release in conjunction with COP27 marks the first time the U.S. has developed a strategy to scale up green roofs, rain gardens, urban trees and other green infrastructure.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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With control of Congress unknown, clean energy advocates cheer state wins and press for climate action
So far, it appears Republicans failed to pull off an anticipated “red wave” and Democrats outperformed expectations, analysts say.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Climate funding wins big on state and local ballots
Voters in many jurisdictions embraced spending on resilience projects, clean energy and other climate change mitigation efforts — with one notable exception.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Nov. 9, 2022 -
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COP27 to spotlight implementation, finance for climate action
Even at the global stage, there could be insights on how to best go about decarbonizing U.S. cities from this month’s United Nations climate conference, experts say.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Q&ATo foster community, connect residents to the outside
Gardens and co-working spaces are among MBH Architects’ strategies for resident interaction.
By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Taxpayer-funded football stadiums rarely pay off. So why do cities keep footing the bill?
Sports economists warn U.S cities don’t reap enough economic benefits when stadiums are built with taxpayer money. Some city officials say community pride and shared identity are worth the investment.
By Gaby Galvin • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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As part of new rat abatement program, NYC law targets construction sites
The New York City Council passed the Rat Action Plan Thursday to help address the Big Apple’s notorious rodent problems.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Boston wants to use curb bump-outs to manage flooding, boost resilience
Curb extensions must incorporate at least one of five green infrastructure features, from rain gardens to porous paving, to improve water management and reduce environmental impact, according to the proposal.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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For equitable building electrification, philanthropy-backed fund puts communities in the driver’s seat
Who designs the energy transition? As cities work to reduce building emissions and spur clean alternatives, the creators of the Equitable Building Electrification Fund believe that decision-making power needs to shift.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Affordable housing, zero waste efforts could benefit from San Antonio deconstruction policy
One of the largest, fastest-growing U.S. cities is trying to use more of the materials it already has by requiring that some old buildings be deconstructed rather than demolished.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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What’s next with Orlando’s digital twin
Users can experience the 800-square-mile digital twin in downtown Orlando or via virtual reality as the Orlando Economic Partnership seeks to market its potential to inform decisions around infrastructure and business development.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 21, 2022
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