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Study: Housing Crisis is About Affordability, not Supply

New research shows that there is no overall shortage of housing units, but all U.S. metropolitan areas face a severe lack of affordable units for low-income renters.

June 18 - University of Kansas

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Are Race-Based Lawsuits Affecting Community Lenders?

Shelterforce spoke with community lending leaders and experts about the current mood across the sector. What, if anything, are organizations doing to avoid becoming the next target of conservative activists?

June 18 - Shelterforce Magazine

Rendering of Glory Park in Lewisville, Texas.

New Park Promotes Community and Connectivity in Lewisville, Texas

The city of Lewisville just celebrated the opening of Glory Park/Parque la Gloria, helping to improve park access and the quality of life for residents.

June 18 - Lewisville Leader

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Clackamas County Votes to Allow ADUs, Residential RVs

County officials hope the zoning changes will help boost the housing supply in the region.

June 18 - Mountain Times

damaged building on pier in Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas after Hurricane Ike.

3D Modeling Aids in Predicting Hurricane Damage

Texas researchers are testing the tool in Galveston, where Hurricane Ike caused billions in damage in 2008.

June 18 - Route Fifty

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How Fare Collection Tech is Changing Transit Operations

Cashless fare options let agencies enable fare capping, track rider behavior, and eliminate proprietary fare cards.

June 18 - GovTech


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Using Machine Learning to Optimize Utility Management

Discover how machine learning optimizes city utility management for enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs.

June 18 - Devin Partida

Rendering of proposed linear park in New Rochelle, New York.

NYC Suburb Plans for New Linear Park

An update to the city’s zoning code makes way for a project that would reclaim a former highway and create new green space and recreation opportunities.

June 18 - City of New Rochelle


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Yosemite Meadow Undergoing Major Restoration

Rangeland recently acquired from private owners is being restored to a more natural state thanks to a purchase by the Trust for Public Land.

June 17 - San Francisco Chronicle

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GAO to Investigate How Vehicle Design Impacts Safety

A lax set of rules around vehicle size, height, and other factors is partly responsible for the alarming rise in pedestrian deaths in the United States.

June 17 - Streetsblog USA

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New Orleans Faces $1 Billion Shortfall for FEMA-Funded Roadwork

After years of delays, cost overruns, and deadline extensions on a FEMA-funded street repair program, New Orleans officials face a massive funding shortfall and accusations of mismanagement.

June 17 - NOLA.com

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City Parks as Cooling Centers

Strategies for making parks cool, inviting community cooling centers during extreme heat.

June 17 - Bloomberg CityLab

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‘Emergent City’ Documentary Highlights Rare Anti-Gentrification Victory

The film charts the saga of a Brooklyn site called Industry City.

June 17 - Next City

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Modular Home Company Aims for Long-Term Affordability

Modular building can help lower construction, maintenance, and utility costs.

June 17 - Fast Company

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NYC Business District Leaders Support Congestion Pricing

A letter signed by every board in the district condemns Gov. Hochul’s backtracking on congestion pricing.

June 17 - StreetsBlog NYC

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Report: DC Needs ‘Immense’ Funding Increase to Address Housing Crisis

Close to 60,000 District households can’t afford their housing costs, according to research from the Urban Institute.

June 17 - Urban Institute

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10,000 Americans Turn 65 Every Day; Why It Matters

As more people age, communities are preparing for the growing need for services, affordable housing, and transportation.

June 16 - Route Fifty

An aerial view of the South Side of Chicago, with Lake Michigan to the left in the distance.

The Nation’s Most Pro-YIMBY Cities

The District of Columbia and Chicago have some of the most housing-friendly policies in the nation, according to a new report.

June 16 - yahoo! Finance

Single-family homes in a suburban neighborhood in Florida.

New Florida Law Curbs HOA Power

The legislation seeks to cut down on ‘absurd’ citations for low-level violations.

June 16 - The Guardian

Blue Begabus bus on street in Toronto, Canada.

Megabus Owner Files for Bankruptcy

Intercity bus lines in the United States face yet more challenges as a major operator files for bankruptcy, but the company says service continues uninterrupted for now.

June 16 - Smart Cities Dive

Concrete walkway with landscaping, decorative tiles, and picnic tables in a Los Angeles County park.

Wish Granted: Former Brownfield Transformed to New Park

Wishing Tree Park in West Carson, California officially opened last month, replacing a brownfield site with a much-needed green space for recreation and respite.

June 14 - Urbanize LA

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