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urban planning

Mobile's Waterfront: A Vision for a Better Future

December 14, 2025

Mobile's waterfront is not just about ships and cargo anymore. It's a place where people can enjoy themselves, with museums, parks, and even a cruise terminal. The new mayor wants to make it even better. He dreams of a waterfront filled with restaurants, shops, and bars, where people can relax and w

opinion

Slower Speeds, Safer Streets: A Fresh Look at Anchorage's Traffic Woes

December 3, 2025

Anchorage is facing a serious issue. The number of pedestrian deaths has reached a record high, with 15 lives lost in the past year. This is a stark reminder that our city's roads are not safe for everyone. The idea of adding more dividers, like the one on Minnesota Drive, has been suggested. But is

business

A New Bus Line: Hope and Challenges for South Minneapolis

December 2, 2025

A new bus route is about to start in south Minneapolis. The E-Line will take over from the old Route 6. It will run from Southdale to the University of Minnesota. Metro Transit hopes 3, 000 people will use it every day. Business owners in the area have mixed feelings. Victoria Ford owns a bookstore

opinion

Building Cities for Better Conversations

December 1, 2025

In recent times, there has been a lot of talk about how our cities are designed. This is not just about making them look nice, but also about how they affect the way we live and interact with each other. For a long time, cities in the United States were built with the idea of separating different p

environment

COP30: Big Talks, Small Steps for Our Planet

November 25, 2025

COP30 wrapped up in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, a city near the Amazon. This yearly meeting brings together countries to talk about climate change and how to fix it. The goal is to keep global warming close to 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. But this year, people criticized the event for bei

environment

A Modern Home by the Lake

November 20, 2025

In the heart of Türkiye, a new home is taking shape near the beautiful Sapanca Lake. This house, designed by the | work, is part of a bigger plan to keep the area green and peaceful. The area around Bağdat Street is changing fast. New shops, restaurants, and places to stay are popping up. But the pl

environment

How Cities Can Use Tech to Improve Health and Fairness

November 16, 2025

Cities are always looking for ways to make life better for their residents. One big challenge is how to make sure everyone has a healthy environment and fair opportunities. A new tool called agent-based simulation is helping to figure this out. This tool can show what might happen if a city changes

politics

San Diego's Unequal Growth: Who Benefits?

November 13, 2025

San Diego's mayor had big plans to make the city fairer. Three years ago, he started "Build Better San Diego. " The goal was to fix up old parts of the city and make things more equal. But now, it looks like the plan is making things worse. The mayor wants to add lots of new houses and people to so

environment

Cities and Nature: Small Steps for Big Change

November 11, 2025

Nature is in trouble. Everywhere, from plants to big animals, many types of life are disappearing. People are a big reason why this is happening. We cut down forests, pollute the air, and change the climate. But cities and buildings can help fix this. Think about bees and bugs. They need places to

sports

Denver's Big Plan: Broncos' Burnham Yard Transformation

November 6, 2025

The Denver Broncos have big dreams for Burnham Yard. They've shared a rough plan with the city. This plan includes a new stadium and a fun entertainment area. The stadium will be on the west side of the old rail yard. The team picked this spot back in September. The Broncos say this plan is just a