NYC to erect ‘temporary highway’ while rebuilding crumbling BQE
The city estimates it will spend $4 billion on the renovated expressway, which will reopen by 2040.
Tulsa dissolves city-county planning commission
The Tulsa Metropolitan Planning Commission, which previously oversaw both city and county planning issues, will split into two separate bodies on Sept. 2.
NYC will add nearly 10,000 acres of ‘urban forest’ by 2040
The city aims to increase canopy tree coverage by nearly 30% to cool streets and decrease heat-related illness.
Even a “best case scenario” El Niño won't fix the West’s drought
While lower basin states may see increased precipitation, increased snowfall in upper basin states is needed to bring sufficient water to the West.
Pensacola to build first ever permanent affordable housing
The Community Land Trust development will use a shared equity model to keep homes affordable for the next 99 years.