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The Independenttechnology1 hr agoUpdated
40 Mayors Sign Pact Setting Standards for Urban Data Centers
Forty mayors from cities across six continents endorsed a C40 Cities agreement Tuesday that sets environmental and community standards for new urban data centers. The pact requires use of renewable power, reduced water consumption, and local job creation.
The Japan Timesscience1 day ago
University of Tokyo Study Links Walkability and Employment to Daily Steps Across Japan
A new study published Saturday analyzed data from 1.5 million smartphone users across 951 municipalities. It found residents in the most walkable areas took nearly twice as many daily steps as those in the least walkable ones. The research highlights links between urban design, e…
Fox Newsai8 days ago
New York City to Install 80 More AI Sensors Tracking All Street Users at 100 Intersections
The Department of Transportation will expand its program from 20 to about 100 locations. The sensors classify road users and delete video frames after counting.
pbs.orgpolitics18 days ago
Planning commission requests more details on proposed 250-foot arch
The National Capital Planning Commission asked for additional information on a planned 250-foot arch at an entrance to Washington. The request keeps the project under review rather than rejecting it.
thehindu.comscience27 days ago
Urban Heat Exposure Tripled in Cities Between 1983 and 2016
A study of more than 13,000 cities found urban residents faced nearly three times as many days above 30 °C from 1983 to 2016. Record heat events have become routine in many regions, and the trend is expected to continue as cities grow.
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world29 days ago
Yellowknife Officials Consider Adding Public Washrooms Downtown
City councilors and service providers say more public restrooms could reduce street urination and defecation in Yellowknife's downtown core. Police and the Salvation Army have renewed calls for additional facilities.
world29 days ago
Australian Cities Show Higher Share of Early-Opening Cafes Than London or Dubai
University of Melbourne analysis found 32 percent of Brisbane and Perth food venues open by 7 a.m., compared with 9 percent in London and Dubai. Spending between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. matches evening totals but shifts toward retail. Researchers and business groups say better data co…
680news.comworld30 days ago
Saskatoon Council Declines to Endorse First Avenue Bus Lanes
City council voted 6-5 last month against dedicated bus lanes on First Avenue, leaving the planned 2028 launch of the Link transit system in doubt. Officials said partial implementation could still occur that year, but federal funding conditions require the First Avenue segment t…
fortune.comfinance30 days ago
Opinion Piece Calls for New U.S. Cities Modeled on Founders' Ideals
An opinion article published on ZeroHedge proposes a "MadeCity" framework for urban development. The piece suggests Washington, D.C., as the starting point and links the concept to the nation's 250th anniversary.
world30 days ago
Melbourne Cyclist Ends Lobbying Effort After Years of Limited Progress
Hayden Lavigne closed a community group he founded to push for better cycling infrastructure in Melbourne's south-east. His decision follows years of stalled requests to local and state authorities. Participation in cycling has remained largely unchanged across Australia over the…
world31 days ago
ACT Government Proposes Allowing Townhouses on All Residential Blocks
The ACT government has proposed changes to the Territory Plan that would permit townhouses, terraces and low-rise apartments on every residential block. The reforms aim to increase housing supply and support a target of 30,000 new homes by 2030.
The Independentworld32 days ago
Cities Test Permeable Pavement and Vegetation to Reduce Parking Lot Heat and Runoff
Dozens of U.S. cities and organizations are replacing traditional asphalt parking lots with permeable concrete, rain gardens, and vegetation to lower surface temperatures and reduce stormwater runoff. Projects in Virginia, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Denver illustrate the shif…
The Timespolitics32 days ago
Indiana City Named Best Place to Live in U.S. Has 164 Roundabouts
Carmel, Indiana, population 100,000, was ranked the best place to live in the United States this week. The city has 164 roundabouts, more than any other U.S. city, and reports low crime rates and high living standards.
Euronewsworld33 days ago
Azerbaijan President Highlights Post-Conflict Reconstruction Model at Urban Forum
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev described the country's approach to rebuilding infrastructure and housing in formerly conflict-affected areas. He said the experience could offer lessons for other nations facing similar challenges.
joemygod.comworld36 days ago
City-Owned Grocery Store Planned for Hunts Point Neighborhood
The mayor plans to announce a city-owned grocery store opening in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants have expressed opposition to the project.
business36 days ago
Draft Foreshore Plan for Callan Park Includes Cafe Proposal
Community consultation is underway on a draft foreshore master plan for Callan Park in Sydney's inner west. The plan proposes a cafe in one historic building and other improvements, but commercial activity requires amended legislation now before the NSW parliament.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics37 days ago
Palestinian Building Permits in East Jerusalem Drop to 7 Percent Approval Rate
Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem comprise 40 percent of the city's population. Building permit approvals for this group fell to 7 percent in recent data. The drop coincides with ongoing demolition risks for thousands of families.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics41 days ago
NYC Mayor Mamdani Unveils Revised Budget With Tax on High-Value Non-Resident Second Homes
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner criticized the federal government's decision to limit negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, arguing the changes will reduce rental supply and fail to address the housing shortage. He announced council approval of zoning changes…
Euronewsworld42 days ago
Baku Completes Final Preparations for World Urban Forum 13
More than 28,000 participants and around 1,000 media representatives are expected to attend the global urban forum beginning this week. Organisers have converted the Olympic Stadium into a large-scale conference venue while authorities expand transport, security and tourism servi…
theverge.compolitics44 days ago
Conservative Writer Makes Pro-Family Case for Walkable Neighborhoods
A Washington Examiner column argues that walkable neighborhoods could help address declining birth rates and rising childhood anxiety by giving children more independence and reducing parental driving burdens. The piece criticizes the Environmental Protection Agency's Walkability…
rismedia.comworld45 days ago
Massachusetts Town's Housing Plan Adds Limited Units
A wealthy Massachusetts town has proposed a housing plan that would add a small number of units over a decade. A resident questioned the plan at a public meeting, citing its limited scope. The article examines the town's approach to state housing requirements.
Semaforworld47 days ago
Trees Offset Nearly Half of Urban Heat Island Effect Worldwide, Major Study Finds
A study published May 7, 2026, shows trees mitigate nearly half the urban heat island effect caused by man-made surfaces. More than 900 million city dwellers benefit from temperatures 0.25°C lower due to tree cover. The cooling benefit is concentrated in high-income countries and…
e360.yale.eduworld48 days ago
Study Finds Trees Offset Nearly Half of Global Urban Heat Island Effect
A study published in Nature Communications examined nearly 9,000 cities and determined that tree cover cools urban areas by an average of 0.27 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling benefits vary significantly, with wealthier cities receiving more relief than hotter, lower-income urban cent…
deccanchronicle.comworld60 days ago
Japanese Firm and Indian Data Platform Partner on AI for Smart Cities
A Japanese construction technology company and an Indian data platform have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate construction data into urban AI systems. The partnership aims to connect open-standard building information with city-wide data exchanges in India and Jap…
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23-Story Hotel Demolished by Controlled Implosion in Miami's Brickell Key
A 23-story hotel on Brickell Key in Miami was demolished Sunday through a controlled implosion. The structure, formerly the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, collapsed in under 20 seconds to clear space for a new development. The project involves a two-tower hotel and residential complex…
Martin Addison / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world72 days ago
Approval Granted for 64-Home Development in Street Despite Road Access Concerns
Local officials have approved plans to build 64 new homes in Street, Somerset. The decision comes amid concerns raised by residents about safe road access to the site. The development aims to address housing needs in the area.
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New York City Plans to Relocate Homeless Intake Center to East Village Amid Resident Opposition
New York City officials announced plans in March to move the main homeless intake center from the Bellevue Shelter in Midtown to a site in the East Village. The relocation involves two facilities with a combined 234 beds for short-term stays. Residents expressed concerns about th…
citizen.co.zatechnology75 days ago
Waymo and Waze Announce Partnership to Detect and Repair Potholes Using Autonomous Vehicle Data
Waymo and Waze have partnered to share data from Waymo's autonomous vehicles to help cities identify and fix potholes more quickly. The pilot program will launch in five U.S. cities: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta. Municipal officials in these a…
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business79 days ago
Report Finds Proximity of Street Trees to Homes Affects Property Values in Sydney
A peer-reviewed study published in the Cities journal analyzed property sales in the City of Sydney local government area and found that trees within 10 meters of a home's center correlate with a 2.69 percent decrease in value, while those 10-20 meters away correlate with a 1.16…