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Ahead of busy Thanksgiving travel, improvements to air transportation touted
November 21, 2023 | News, InfrastructureTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted a low airline cancellation rate, airport upgrades and the hiring of more air traffic controllers. He also cautioned that funding squabbles in Congress could hurt progress.
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Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind
| News, InfrastructureCanceled projects threaten more than half the offshore wind capacity under contract with states.
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Where are the best ‘climate havens’ in the U.S.? Wherever you build them.
November 20, 2023 | News, InfrastructureA refuge isn't something nature hands us, but something we have to create ourselves.
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How one city funds climate resilience, a dollar at a time
November 17, 2023 | News, InfrastructureWith $1 collected from every electric and gas bills each month, Minneapolis plans to weatherize residents’ homes, install rooftop solar on commercial buildings and build electric vehicle charging stations.
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Urban planning has long ignored women’s experiences. Here are 5 ways we can make our cities safer
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Women are most likely to feel unsafe in their cities or towns, but planning authorities have rarely listened to them. Here's how urban planners can change that.
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The best and worst states for green, equitable transportation
November 16, 2023 | News, InfrastructureA new ranking looks at how well states are directing money from the infrastructure law to improve equity and climate outcomes in their transportation networks.
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FCC adopts rules prohibiting ‘digital redlining’
November 15, 2023 | News, InfrastructureDeploying broadband in a way that discriminates against low-income communities is barred under the new rules, but observers worry that loopholes will make the rules less effective.
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‘Safety’ campaigns pre-blame pedestrians for getting hit by cars
November 14, 2023 | News, InfrastructureAdvocates are tired of “tone deaf” messaging that puts the onus for safety on walkers and not on vehicles.
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A robust digital equity plan can boost rural broadband access
November 13, 2023 | News, InfrastructureA new toolkit from a rural broadband association calls on local leaders to build partnerships, engage in community outreach, and emphasize digital literacy and cybersecurity skills among residents.
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New flood model factors in human reactions
| News, InfrastructureA new open-source flood risk model assesses communities' adaptive responses to flood events, which can help local governments prepare for flood intervention measures like altering development plans or elevating buildings.