FREE ONLINE LECTURE: How can planners and urban designers best promote biodiversity at the urban scale?

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Congratulations to Abel Feleke, a current MSc in Sustainable Urban Development student who has been shortlisted as co-designer for the Grenfell Tower Memorial!

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Apply now to join the Compact Cities Partnership! Work with cities, regions & NGOs across Europe to tackle urban sprawl, shape policy & promote sustainable urban growth.

📅 Deadline: 1 Oct 2025
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City allocates $2M for landscaping and maintenance contracts over two years City plans to divide $2M budget into four landscaping maintenance contracts by region.

Cleveland is investing $2 million to transform its parks and public spaces, ensuring a cleaner and greener future for all residents!

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Council Member Proposes Dark Sky Legislation to Enhance Downtown Plan and Improve Environment Council member suggests integrating dark sky legislation into downtown plan to reduce light pollution.

River Falls is considering dark sky legislation that could reduce light pollution and improve residents' mental health—could this be a game-changer for urban living?

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Kenmore City Council Reviews Fish and Wildlife Critical Areas Code Updates Consultants present proposed changes to critical areas code based on Fish and Wildlife recommendations.

Kenmore is taking a bold step towards a greener future with crucial updates to its environmental regulations, aiming for "no net loss" of ecological functions by the end of this year.

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City Council Voices Support for Norapa Property Land Use Map Change Council members express support for land use map change and discuss zoning concerns.

Boulder's Planning Board is gearing up to redefine the future of urban living with a proposed land use change that could transform the Norapa property into a vibrant residential hub.

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Blackwell neighborhood plans sustainable library plaza with stormwater features and children's play area Project enhances Hall Street Library with bio retention basins and public park amenities.

Richmond's Blackwell neighborhood is set to transform the Hall Street Branch Library with a sustainable park featuring stormwater management and play areas for children!

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Supervisor Brown advocates for SB 50 to address San Francisco's housing crisis Brown supports SB 50 to increase housing supply amidst San Francisco's ongoing housing crisis.

San Francisco is at a critical crossroads as officials push for bold measures like Senate Bill 50 to tackle the housing crisis impacting communities of color and low-income residents.

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Council explores integrating Greenways with road paving for pedestrian safety Council discusses combining Greenways and road paving to enhance pedestrian accessibility.

Knoxville's council is reimagining urban infrastructure by integrating greenways with road paving, paving the way for a safer and more pedestrian-friendly city.

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New Costco fueling station and warehouse development discussed in Newport News Commissioners review Costco's relocation plans including new gas pumps and landscaping improvements.

Big changes are coming to Newport News with Costco's relocation plans, promising a larger warehouse, new fueling stations, and enhanced community aesthetics!

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Leonard advocates for sustainable city infrastructure and transportation projects Leonard emphasizes urgent need for safety and sustainable infrastructure to accommodate population growth.

Seattle is on a transformative path to reshape its infrastructure, prioritizing safety and sustainability in anticipation of a population surge driven by climate change.

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City allocates $40M for park and infrastructure improvements in FY 26 budget The budget prioritizes public works, transportation, and housing with significant new investments.

Baltimore City is set to revolutionize its infrastructure with a historic budget increase of over $40 million for public works, transportation, and housing improvements!

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Design team integrates trolley and trail improvements in new urban plan Design concept incorporates trolley, sidewalks, and parking along William O. Douglas Trail.

Yakima is gearing up for a transformative trolley system that promises to connect communities and enhance local transportation—are you ready for a more vibrant city?

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San Francisco updates climate action plan for water supply and building decarbonization Commissioners review critical updates to San Francisco's climate action plan highlighting water and energy goals.

San Francisco is taking bold steps to update its Climate Action Plan, focusing on water efficiency, building decarbonization, and a commitment to 100% renewable energy.

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In this special message, Shri Banchhanidhi Pani, IAS, Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, extends his wishes to ICLEI South Asia for two decades of advancing #SustainableUrbanDevelopment and local #ClimateAction across the region.

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Toledo hosts Discovery Day at historic Sidecut Park promoting bike safety Toledo celebrates bike safety at Discovery Day with helmet fittings at Sidecut Park.

Toledo is gearing up for Discovery Day at historic Sidecut Park, where families can enjoy bike safety activities and create unforgettable memories together!

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💡 The #Arctic regions are melting at least four times faster than the rest of the world. Why, then, are policies for #SustainableUrbanDevelopment not well aligned across different levels of governance? Find the answer in our new #video on #YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Hg...

New policy article published by András Munkácsy & Tamás Strommer
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University of Maryland to study greenhouse gas emissions costs by November 2026 Comptroller initiates greenhouse gas emissions cost assessment by University of Maryland for 2026 report.

Maryland is taking a bold step against climate change with Senate Bill 149, which aims to fund sustainable urban developments and assess greenhouse gas emissions costs by 2026!

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Georgia House Bill 638 prohibits parking in MARTA transit lanes in Atlanta LegislationAmends Atlanta transit regulations and establishes penalties for illegal parking.

Georgia's House Bill 638 could revolutionize public transit by banning non-transit vehicles from MARTA lanes, aiming to ease congestion and enhance efficiency in Atlanta.

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