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Most Los Angeles County bus stops lack protection from extreme heat
Low-income people of color “are chronically underserved and exposed to heat while waiting for transit," according to the authors of a UCLA study.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 23, 2023 -
ARPA fund spending shows regional differences in local government priorities, researchers say
Large cities and counties have spent the largest share of state and local fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act on government operations. But their spending on other priorities diverges from there, researchers found.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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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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New York City aims to improve access for people with disabilities to homeless shelters, affordable housing
Mayor Eric Adams signed four bills to create an accessibility advisory board, mandate signage for power-operated doors, and require new city-funded housing developments to use universal design principles, among other efforts.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 22, 2023
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