Cities
Night buses anchor a new labor compact
Transit schedules are finally being written around the workers who clean, stock, cook, and care for the city after midnight.
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Heat maps reshape where cities plant their next million trees
Urban forestry plans are moving from ceremonial totals to block-by-block targets tied to shade, health, and long-term maintenance.
Cities
Vacant offices enter the affordable-housing pipeline
Cities are pairing flexible building codes with public land trusts to make office conversions work beyond luxury districts.
Cities
Transit agencies publish a rider bill of rights
A new service compact promises automatic refunds, clearer disruption notices, and public reporting when accessibility systems fail.
Cities
Neighborhood clinics share space with public libraries
A civic co-location plan brings preventive care, benefits advice, and trusted public space under one accessible roof.
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Diplomats revive city-to-city channels after stalled talks
Municipal networks are keeping cooperation alive on water, transit, and universities while national negotiations remain frozen.