Tag: urban_planning
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Mayor Bass's Housing Program Propels Nearly 30,000 New Homes in Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass announced nearly 30,000 new homes are advancing in Los Angeles through the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP). This initiative aims to build half a million homes, cutting red tape and boosting affordability, contributing to a two-year decline…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateEconomySocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesCitywide Housing Incentive ProgramHousing DevelopmentAffordable HousingUrban PlanningHomelessnessLA Mayors Office
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U.S. Metro Areas See Exurban Growth Since 2020, Census Bureau Reports
New Census Bureau estimates reveal that population growth in many major U.S. metro areas since 2020 has largely occurred on their outer edges, or exurbs, despite sluggish gains or declines in city centers, with some regional exceptions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEducation U.S. Census Bureaupopulation growthmetro areasexurbscity centersdemographicsurban planning
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports spike in U.S. pedestrian deaths
The Washington Post reports that pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have risen 70% between 2010 and 2023, with deadly clusters on multilane roads in economically distressed areas.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportationFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegal pedestrian deathstraffic fatalitiesurban planningNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationTransportation DepartmentJackson AvenueMemphisThe Washington Post
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MIT Technology Review Examines the multifaceted nature of Power in Latest Issue
MIT Technology Review's latest issue delves into the theme of power, exploring energy, AI, and the influence of billionaires, alongside discussions on financial privacy and Wi-Fi sensing.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthWeatherComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFinancial MarketsEconomyClimate ChangeGeneral WeatherMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues MIT Technology ReviewEnergyFinancial PrivacyUrban PlanningWi-Fi SensingTechnology