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How cities can work with philanthropies: Kresge Foundation CEO
Philanthropies are not "a gilded ATM machine that you can access if you figure out the code," CEO Rip Rapson said. "Just try to understand them."
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More housing, fewer offices: San Francisco mayor proposes zoning change
Certain projects currently must include a minimum amount of office space. The city’s proposed legislation would change that.
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Amtrak kicks off Northeast Corridor bridge project to make trains more reliable, faster
Currently, trains must slow to 90 mph when crossing the 118-year-old Susquehanna bridge. After the $2.7 billion project is done, they will be able to reach 160 mph.
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A new way to fund urban forestry takes root in Philadelphia
The city is turning wood waste into material that can be sold. Other cities are eyeing the approach, said the co-founder of the company Philadelphia is partnering with.
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Electric scooter and e-bike injuries have soared since 2017, study says
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, pointed to a need for better bike lanes, law enforcement and specific intervention strategies in high-use areas.
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US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
U.S. cities are turning to performance-based standards to meet climate goals after traditional energy-efficiency mandates fell short, a JLL report says.
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Olympics host-city Paris may teach Los Angeles a few things for 2028
LA officials are closely watching how Paris enables visitors, athletes and commuters to get around, as Los Angeles gears up to host the event in four years.
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EPA releases $325M in environmental justice grants
It’s not too late for other local governments to apply to the federal Community Change grants program, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accepting submissions into November.
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Let the games begin: A glimpse at Paris’ new Olympic venues
Despite hosting 10,000 athletes competing in 329 medal events at the Summer Games, the city has seen the construction of only a few new sports facilities.
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Economic development a top priority for mayors, National League of Cities says
For the first time in the NLC report’s 11-year history, housing is one of the top three themes among the 50 mayoral addresses analyzed.
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Congressional subcommittee debates value of federal road safety regulations
A Republican member of Congress criticized the Biden administration’s “onerous regulatory agenda,” but one advocate argued inconveniences may be necessary to make road safety a priority.
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EPA to update landfill air emissions rules in 2025
This would be the first update to Clean Air Act emissions standards for new and existing municipal solid waste landfills since 2016.
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Micromobility ridership up 16% in US cities in 2023
Even as shared bike and scooter rides continue to grow, affordability and limited city resources threaten future success, according to a new National Association of City Transportation Officials report.
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Building performance standards are likely not preempted by federal law, attorney says
Such policies are likely safe even after a federal appeals court struck down Berkeley, California’s first-in-the-nation gas ban in new construction, said Daniel Carpenter-Gold, staff attorney at the Public Health Law Center.
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EPA announces nearly $160M to cut construction emissions
Grant recipients will help disclose the environmental impacts of manufacturing construction materials as some cities eye ways to reduce buildings’ embodied carbon.
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How cities are using Biden’s $4.3B climate pollution reduction grants
The grants “put local governments in the driver’s seat to develop climate solutions,” a federal official said. Cities and counties plan to use the money for electrification, bike-sharing, solar power and more.
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Tracker
US high-speed rail projects: The latest news
Train-maker Alstom is suing the Federal Railroad Administration, alleging that it improperly issued a "Buy America" waiver that let rival Siemens Mobility become the preferred bidder for Brightline West train sets.
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600+ NYC facilities pledge to cut energy use as part of expanded demand response program
The city also plans to install over 1,150 real-time meters in municipal buildings to help manage electricity use, according to its Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
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US mayors react to Biden’s election dropout
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is ending his reelection campaign. “He worked hand in hand with us to deliver some of the most consequential legislation for cities,” one mayor said.
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US House appropriations bill would slash DOT grants by $2B in FY2025
House Republicans set out their priorities for transportation funding but acknowledge that the November election’s outcome will likely decide future spending.
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New York wants tall commercial, multifamily buildings to test low-carbon heating retrofits
Seven finalists in a $10 million competition will develop heating and distribution systems that can be installed without displacing occupants, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week.
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14 attorneys general press FEMA to define heat, wildfire smoke as major disasters
The state officials are the latest to call on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update its definition of major disasters eligible for federal money as key funds run low.
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New York MTA sued for alleged cuts to bus service
A New York state judge issued a temporary restraining order Thursday ordering the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to restore service that existed prior to July 12.
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US attorneys aim to protect state emissions targets rule
The federal government seeks to instate a 2023 Federal Highway Administration regulation after lower courts dealt blows to the policy.
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Cities are paying this robotaxi company to work with them
May Mobility operates self-driving vehicles to fill gaps in service and provide more accessible options for wheelchair users.