Tag: urban_planning
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Media Monitor: Oklahoma City's Housing Permit Approach Speeds Construction
The Washington Post reports Claremore, Oklahoma, is building homes twice as fast by not requiring a new permit for every house design, a model other cities are looking to adopt.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentReal EstateEconomyState GovernmentsGeneral Politics ClaremoreOklahomaHousing permitsHome constructionUrban planningCity developmentThe Washington Post
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Governor Lamont Announces $10.8 Million in Transportation Grants for 17 Connecticut Towns
Governor Ned Lamont and CTDOT announced $10.8 million in grants for 17 Connecticut towns to enhance transportation infrastructure, improving safety, accessibility, and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists through the Community Connectivity Grant Program.
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationEducationEconomy ConnecticutNed LamontGarrett EucalittoTransportation InfrastructureCommunity Connectivity Grant ProgramGrantsUrban PlanningConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: TIME Magazine Explores America Through 25 Buildings and Monuments
TIME magazine is reporting on a unique project for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, asking experts to nominate 25 buildings and monuments that reflect the nation's current state.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics TIME magazineAmericaBuildingsMonumentsSemiquincentennialArchitectureUrban Planning
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Fairfax County Advances Senior Services and Major Reston Redevelopment
Fairfax County is surveying older adults to update its strategic plan, expanding brain health programs, and launching a regional scam prevention campaign. A town hall will also discuss the significant Reston Town Center North redevelopment.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationMedical ScienceTransportation Fairfax CountyOlder AdultsSHAPE the Future of AgingReston Town Center NorthUrban PlanningPublic ServicesScam PreventionHunter Mill District
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on Trump Arch Height Exemption
The Washington Post is reporting that a planning chief suggests President Donald J Trump's 250-foot arch project in Washington D.C. should be exempt from the city's 130-foot federal building height cap.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalReal Estate Donald J TrumpWashington D.C.Building Height LimitsFederal LawConstructionUrban PlanningArchitectureThe Washington Post
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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