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3D Modeling Aids in Predicting Hurricane Damage
Texas researchers are testing the tool in Galveston, where Hurricane Ike caused billions in damage in 2008.
How Fare Collection Tech is Changing Transit Operations
Cashless fare options let agencies enable fare capping, track rider behavior, and eliminate proprietary fare cards.
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Using Machine Learning to Optimize Utility Management
Discover how machine learning optimizes city utility management for enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs.
NYC Suburb Plans for New Linear Park
An update to the city’s zoning code makes way for a project that would reclaim a former highway and create new green space and recreation opportunities.
Yosemite Meadow Undergoing Major Restoration
Rangeland recently acquired from private owners is being restored to a more natural state thanks to a purchase by the Trust for Public Land.
GAO to Investigate How Vehicle Design Impacts Safety
A lax set of rules around vehicle size, height, and other factors is partly responsible for the alarming rise in pedestrian deaths in the United States.
New Orleans Faces $1 Billion Shortfall for FEMA-Funded Roadwork
After years of delays, cost overruns, and deadline extensions on a FEMA-funded street repair program, New Orleans officials face a massive funding shortfall and accusations of mismanagement.
City Parks as Cooling Centers
Strategies for making parks cool, inviting community cooling centers during extreme heat.
‘Emergent City’ Documentary Highlights Rare Anti-Gentrification Victory
The film charts the saga of a Brooklyn site called Industry City.
Modular Home Company Aims for Long-Term Affordability
Modular building can help lower construction, maintenance, and utility costs.
NYC Business District Leaders Support Congestion Pricing
A letter signed by every board in the district condemns Gov. Hochul’s backtracking on congestion pricing.
Report: DC Needs ‘Immense’ Funding Increase to Address Housing Crisis
Close to 60,000 District households can’t afford their housing costs, according to research from the Urban Institute.
10,000 Americans Turn 65 Every Day; Why It Matters
As more people age, communities are preparing for the growing need for services, affordable housing, and transportation.
The Nation’s Most Pro-YIMBY Cities
The District of Columbia and Chicago have some of the most housing-friendly policies in the nation, according to a new report.
New Florida Law Curbs HOA Power
The legislation seeks to cut down on ‘absurd’ citations for low-level violations.
Megabus Owner Files for Bankruptcy
Intercity bus lines in the United States face yet more challenges as a major operator files for bankruptcy, but the company says service continues uninterrupted for now.
Wish Granted: Former Brownfield Transformed to New Park
Wishing Tree Park in West Carson, California officially opened last month, replacing a brownfield site with a much-needed green space for recreation and respite.
The Tide is Turning on Right Turns on Red
The policy, which stems from the gas embargo of the 1970s, makes intersections more dangerous for pedestrians.
Louisville Begins Process to Clean Superfund Site
A public forest is home to dozens of barrels that have been leaking toxic materials for decades.
Maryland Issues New Complete Streets Policy
Projects on roadways maintained by the state DOT will have to comply with Complete Streets requirements as part of a broader effort to reduce traffic deaths in the state.
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Planning for Universal Design
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