Mayors confront affordability crisis as costs rise
Affordable housing tops city leaders’ concerns as the increased cost of living ripples across local economies, a U.S. Conference of
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The US homeless population is aging. Cities must brace for new challenges.
Older adults are facing a “perfect storm of stressors” that could lead to more housing instability and homelessness, according to
Read MoreStellungnahme: VBI begrüßt neues Finanzierungsgesetz für die Autobahn GmbH und fordert deutlich mehr Mittel
Straße, Schiene und Wasserstraße brauchen eine auskömmliche und verlässliche Finanzierung. Für die Bundesfernstraßen soll ein neuer Referentenentwurf die Finanzierung der
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California High-Speed Rail Authority’s ‘wasteful’ spending criticized by its inspector general
The California High-Speed Rail Authority paid over $2 million in questionable expenses for consultants while facing a financial crisis, the
Read MoreGreen roofs, reflective materials aim to beat bus shelter heat in NYC pilot
The pilot in one of the city’s most heat-vulnerable neighborhoods is testing how changes to everyday transit infrastructure can help
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As AI threats grow, governors propose more guardrails — including a ‘kill switch’
California, New York and Illinois governors unveiled AI oversight initiatives. President Donald Trump has pledged not to hinder the industry’s
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Robotaxi competition revs up as Uber makes $10B investment in autonomous vehicles
Waymo disrupted the ride-hailing space when it launched robotaxis in San Francisco. Uber, Zoox and Tesla are now on its
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More high-rises could be coming to 7 California cities under housing density bill
The bill would prevent major cities from limiting residential building heights to under 150 feet in new transit hub districts.
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US DOT’s new road safety plan emphasizes reducing congestion, national AV strategy
The 2026 National Roadway Safety Strategy gives priority to rural and tribal communities while relying on advanced technology to reduce
Read MoreVBI-Rechtsdialog – Aktuelle Rechtsfragen aus der Planungspraxis
Aus der bisherigen VBI-Rechtsprechstunde wird der VBI-Rechtsdialog. Das bewährte offene Format bleibt erhalten, wird künftig aber um einen kompakten fachlichen
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