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NYC to vote on supporting outdoor dining, streamlining bus and bike lane creation
NYC to vote on supporting outdoor dining, streamlining bus and bike lane creation Zachary Whalen Fri, 10/23/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption If Question Three passed in New York City it would speed up the development of bus and bike lanes by 33%, commissioners say. This November, New York City residents
A new platform for New Yorkers is making ADU development a breeze
A new platform for New Yorkers is making ADU development a breeze Zachary Whalen Tue, 10/20/2026 - 05:00 6 minutes
New Mexico spent millions drafting climate goals. Data centers are unraveling them
New Mexico spent millions drafting climate goals. Data centers are unraveling them Zachary Whalen Mon, 10/19/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption A rendering of Meta’s planned data center in El Paso. Data centers release nitrogen oxides and particular matter, which are harmful to people. Months ago, New Mex
This Ohio town is using AI to speed up transit analysis
This Ohio town is using AI to speed up transit analysis Zachary Whalen Mon, 10/19/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new technology is part of a new AI incubator, which is testing how AI can be used to improve data analytics, revenue protection and more for transit agencies. The Greater Dayton Regiona
Texas’ $1 billion ‘live-work-play destination’ sees progress
Texas’ $1 billion ‘live-work-play destination’ sees progress Zachary Whalen Sun, 10/18/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption When complete, the project’s plaza will house up to 14 restaurants and lifestyle brands in six buildings. Developers have broken ground on the plaza of Central Texas' District, a $1 bi
CA city to shut down airport, transform it into utopian park
CA city to shut down airport, transform it into utopian park Zachary Whalen Fri, 10/23/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The city will develop plans for the park through the early 2030s, and implement them depending on available funding. At the end of 2028, Santa Monica Airport will permanently close. In
Chicago breaks ground on $3 billion megadevelopment
Chicago breaks ground on $3 billion megadevelopment Zachary Whalen Fri, 10/23/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The 53 acres of empty land will soon hold buildings made of traditional limestone and brick. In a few years, Chicago will gain a new neighborhood: Developers have started building a $3 billion
SF weighs putting data center inside abandoned mall
SF weighs putting data center inside abandoned mall Zachary Whalen Fri, 10/23/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The San Francisco Centre Mall in 2006. Under the unnamed technology company’s plan, two-thirds of the mall would contain space for retail, sports and free education. The San Francisco Centre Ma
Michigan needs billions to save its water infrastructure. The state won't fund it
Michigan needs billions to save its water infrastructure. The state won't fund it Zachary Whalen Thu, 10/22/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2021. In FY 2027, Michigan is providing less than 1% of the funding University of Michigan Water Center's study says is needed to repair the
Boston to study congestion pricing in NYC
Boston to study congestion pricing in NYC Zachary Whalen Thu, 10/22/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Recent studies reveal that congestion pricing has had positive impacts on New York City's traffic and air quality. Boston may be the next city to adopt congestion pricing . Mayor Michelle Wu is sending a
In California, electric school buses are powering 1,000 homes — and turning a profit
In California, electric school buses are powering 1,000 homes — and turning a profit Zachary Whalen Wed, 10/21/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The buses can plug into the power grid in the late afternoon, just in time for a large spike in electricity usage. Seventy-four electric school buses are poweri
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