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Feds Kill Proposed 15-Minute Baltimore to DC Bullet Train

Feds Kill Proposed 15-Minute Baltimore to DC Bullet Train

Citing unresolvable impacts to federal land, the FRA has pulled the plug on the proposed high-speed rail line that would have linked Baltimore and D.C. in just 15 minutes.

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Church Conversions Turn Places of Worship Into Homes

Church Conversions Turn Places of Worship Into Homes

As nationwide church attendance declines, vacant churches could be converted into appealing residential units, although the process comes with unique challenges.

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The Future of Solar Could Be In Our Sidewalks

The Future of Solar Could Be In Our Sidewalks

Innovative solar tech is transforming everyday urban infrastructure, with solar-powered sidewalks and in-ground solar installations gaining traction globally.

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Shared Bike & Scooter Use Up 31% Despite Rising Costs

Shared Bike & Scooter Use Up 31% Despite Rising Costs

The latest North American ‘micromobility’ report shows 31% more bike and scooter usage in 2024, thanks to greater urban adoption, despite rising prices and tighter regulations.

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Record Unaffordability, Federal Cuts Drive Housing Uncertainty

Record Unaffordability, Federal Cuts Drive Housing Uncertainty

Harvard’s 2025 State of the Nation’s Housing report highlights alarming trends in home prices and homeownership rates, rental costs, and diminishing federal support.

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NYC Garment District Rezoning Plan Sparks Fashion Backlash

NYC Garment District Rezoning Plan Sparks Fashion Backlash

New York’s MSMX rezoning plan targets housing expansion but could unravel the Garment District’s deep-rooted creative ecosystem.

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FHFA Doubles Fannie, Freddie Investments in Affordable Housing

FHFA Doubles Fannie, Freddie Investments in Affordable Housing

The FHFA announced a big boost to affordable housing investments, particularly for rural communities, by doubling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's annual LIHTC funding.

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Beyond The Sprawl Debate: Why Cities And Suburbs Both Matter

Beyond The Sprawl Debate: Why Cities And Suburbs Both Matter

A housing expert argues the ‘to sprawl or not to sprawl’ debate misses the point—cities need both urban infill and suburban expansion to meet housing demand.

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EV Infrastructure Expands Despite Market Headwinds

EV Infrastructure Expands Despite Market Headwinds

Electrify America and peers are ramping up charging station investments, betting long-term EV growth will outlast today’s policy and market turbulence.

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Urban Comeback: CBD Multifamily Living Rebounds

Urban Comeback: CBD Multifamily Living Rebounds

Post-pandemic city centers are bouncing back, with population growth, lower crime, and resurgent apartment demand reshaping investor sentiment.

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“Amateurbanists” Use Free Tools to Influence Urban Planning

“Amateurbanists” Use Free Tools to Influence Urban Planning

From Google Maps to Streetmix, free tools enable everyday citizens to shape their communities and influence development in their cities.

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Senate Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Housing Affordability

Senate Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Housing Affordability

The Senate advanced the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to boost affordable housing production by reducing regulatory barriers and offering more incentives.

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