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As a 2024 Economist article ranking walkable cities noted rather acidly, anyone who prizes walkability and wants to ditch his or her car “might want to avoid North America.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/t...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/t...
Americans are hungry for community. So why don’t we have more European-style squares? | CNN
As travel abroad has become common for more Americans, many have enjoyed Europe’s vibrant squares. Why doesn’t the United States have more of that kind of gathering spot and is change afoot?
www.cnn.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
As a 2024 Economist article ranking walkable cities noted rather acidly, anyone who prizes walkability and wants to ditch his or her car “might want to avoid North America.”
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/t...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/t...
'Texas laws and taxes really favor business owners, while Paris is more supportive of labor unions," Noman says. "It’s a complicated system for small investors to have more than two restaurants in France..."
dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaur...
dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaur...
Le French Kebab brings Indian-Arabic street food to downtown Dallas
A new restaurant has debuted in downtown Dallas with an international pedigree: Called Le French Kebab, it's a halal restaurant that recently opened at 701 Commerce St. #120, across from the John F. K...
dallas.culturemap.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
'Texas laws and taxes really favor business owners, while Paris is more supportive of labor unions," Noman says. "It’s a complicated system for small investors to have more than two restaurants in France..."
dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaur...
dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaur...
Shame that North Texas seems to be going the opposite direction
www.masstransitmag.com/management/n...
www.masstransitmag.com/management/n...
WMATA, Washington COG, NVTC endorse plan that provides $460 million to modernize, support DMV region’s transit
The recommendations include nearly $500 million in new funding to strengthen the transit networks, making the separate systems run more harmoniously.
www.masstransitmag.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Shame that North Texas seems to be going the opposite direction
www.masstransitmag.com/management/n...
www.masstransitmag.com/management/n...
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Today, Urban Institute senior fellow Jason Levitis testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on addressing the affordability cliff and the costs of #healthcare. See what the #research shows on how losing #ACA enhanced PTCs will impact coverage for millions.
Statement of Jason Levitis Before the Senate Finance Committee
In his testimony, entitled "The 2026 Health Care Affordability Cliff and the Costs of Health Care Complexity," Levitis discussed how the Marketplace pr…
urbn.is
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today, Urban Institute senior fellow Jason Levitis testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on addressing the affordability cliff and the costs of #healthcare. See what the #research shows on how losing #ACA enhanced PTCs will impact coverage for millions.
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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PwC and Urban Land Institute released its 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report ranking the top markets to watch next year.
Dallas-Fort Worth is the top real estate market to watch in 2026: 'It has a pretty diverse economy [and] is relatively affordable,' expert says
PwC and Urban Land Institute released its 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report ranking the top markets to watch next year.
cnb.cx
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
PwC and Urban Land Institute released its 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report ranking the top markets to watch next year.
Big few days across the city of Dallas : H mart on Royal Lane opens today followed by DART's ground-breaking Silver Line on Saturday
MSN
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October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Big few days across the city of Dallas : H mart on Royal Lane opens today followed by DART's ground-breaking Silver Line on Saturday
Someone forgot to tell google maps about the fare holiday.... Goo
October 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Someone forgot to tell google maps about the fare holiday.... Goo
EES goes live at Schiphol Airport from 3rd November for all arrivals and departures
www.schiphol.nl/en/prepare-f...
www.schiphol.nl/en/prepare-f...
Schiphol | EES
www.schiphol.nl
October 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
EES goes live at Schiphol Airport from 3rd November for all arrivals and departures
www.schiphol.nl/en/prepare-f...
www.schiphol.nl/en/prepare-f...
The city is on pace for its largest decrease in homicides since well before the pandemic.
labreportdallas.com/p/the-percep...
labreportdallas.com/p/the-percep...
The Perception and Truth Behind Violence in Dallas
Despite numerous high-profile murders and violent crimes, the city is on pace for its largest decrease in homicides since well before the pandemic.
labreportdallas.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The city is on pace for its largest decrease in homicides since well before the pandemic.
labreportdallas.com/p/the-percep...
labreportdallas.com/p/the-percep...
“The importance of designing and maintaining public spaces that cultivate social connectedness and civic engagement cannot be overstated,”
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
Cities looking to revive downtowns are increasingly leveraging the ability of public libraries to draw crowds and encourage economic development.
www.bloomberg.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
“The importance of designing and maintaining public spaces that cultivate social connectedness and civic engagement cannot be overstated,”
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Across the US & Canada, cities are replacing aging library complexes with combined apartment + library buildings.
It's a promising way to fund new public facilities while adding housing.
A new database & details of best practices @urbaninstitute.bsky.social: www.urban.org/urban-wire/a...
It's a promising way to fund new public facilities while adding housing.
A new database & details of best practices @urbaninstitute.bsky.social: www.urban.org/urban-wire/a...
October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Across the US & Canada, cities are replacing aging library complexes with combined apartment + library buildings.
It's a promising way to fund new public facilities while adding housing.
A new database & details of best practices @urbaninstitute.bsky.social: www.urban.org/urban-wire/a...
It's a promising way to fund new public facilities while adding housing.
A new database & details of best practices @urbaninstitute.bsky.social: www.urban.org/urban-wire/a...
Someone needs to tell DART this. Instead, they are cutting frequencies and even the brand-new Silver Line is only running hourly off-peak and twice an hour peak service.
The #1 piece of advice that TransLink's CEO offers other North American transit agencies:
Provide frequent service
Provide frequent service
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Someone needs to tell DART this. Instead, they are cutting frequencies and even the brand-new Silver Line is only running hourly off-peak and twice an hour peak service.
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Reading Impossible Toronto, on how Toronto’s side streets can be redeveloped with a denser, more European form. Applicable really to almost anywhere in North America though. Free here: impossibletoronto.ca
October 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Reading Impossible Toronto, on how Toronto’s side streets can be redeveloped with a denser, more European form. Applicable really to almost anywhere in North America though. Free here: impossibletoronto.ca
Thinking I might try out this train from Chicago to Dallas next year
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thinking I might try out this train from Chicago to Dallas next year
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Breaking ground on Woodmont Rail at Metropark, our most recent transit-oriented community, marks an exciting milestone for Woodmont and a meaningful investment in the future of Woodbridge
Breaking ground on Woodmont Rail at Metropark, our most recent transit-oriented community, marks an exciting milestone for Woodmont and a meaningful investment in the future of Woodbridge
Woodmont Properties Breaks Ground for Woodmont Rail at Metropark in Woodbridge Township
Woodmont Properties Breaks Ground for Woodmont Rail at Metropark in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
yieldpro.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
yieldpro.com/2025/08/wood...
Breaking ground on Woodmont Rail at Metropark, our most recent transit-oriented community, marks an exciting milestone for Woodmont and a meaningful investment in the future of Woodbridge
Breaking ground on Woodmont Rail at Metropark, our most recent transit-oriented community, marks an exciting milestone for Woodmont and a meaningful investment in the future of Woodbridge
The much anticipated DART's Silver Line opens shortly in the DFW Metroplex followed in 2026 by Etihad Rail's passenger service revolutionising travel across the UAE
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gulfnews.com/uae/transpor...
Etihad Rail reveals passenger service launch dates
Launch of the passenger service is expected to revolutionise travel across the UAE
gulfnews.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The much anticipated DART's Silver Line opens shortly in the DFW Metroplex followed in 2026 by Etihad Rail's passenger service revolutionising travel across the UAE
gulfnews.com/uae/transpor...
gulfnews.com/uae/transpor...
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Come to the next DATA meeting! We will talk about the new and upcoming Silver Line launch and what you need to know, some information about the DART budget and ILAs and some recent resolutions passed by cities. Afterwards, come join us for the @dallasurbanists.org mixer!
September 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Come to the next DATA meeting! We will talk about the new and upcoming Silver Line launch and what you need to know, some information about the DART budget and ILAs and some recent resolutions passed by cities. Afterwards, come join us for the @dallasurbanists.org mixer!