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Seattle proves its world-class status during the World Cup
world10 days ago

Seattle proves its world-class status during the World Cup

Seattle’s 2026 World Cup run proved its world-class status as crowd-friendly infrastructure and an urban redesign paid off: about 750,000 visitors to fan celebrations, SeaTac’s busiest periods, roughly 1.1 million transit riders on the first two match days, 675,000 Lime trips, and 625,293 Waterfront Park visits—plus heavy pedestrian uplift in the Chinatown-International District—demonstrating that many improvements were permanent and that Seattle can host major events well into the 'post-World Cup' era, with two more games still to come.

via Sounder at Heart|
#fan-festival#public-transit#seattle
Denver’s Downtown Makeover: Office-to-housing bets aim to revive a sleepy core
economy27 days ago

Denver’s Downtown Makeover: Office-to-housing bets aim to revive a sleepy core

Downtown Denver is undergoing a coordinated revival led by the Downtown Development Authority, converting underused offices into housing and reviving areas like the Denver Pavilions, funded by a $570 million TIF and supported by low-interest loans and grants. While foot traffic is rebounding, office occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic levels due to remote work, prompting a surge of conversions (e.g., High Fidelity Plaza, Petroleum Building, University Building) and private investments to stimulate life in the core.

via The Colorado Sun|
#denver#downtown-denver#economy
NASA Night-Lights Map Reveals a World of Brightening Hubs and Dimmed Regions
science1 month ago

NASA Night-Lights Map Reveals a World of Brightening Hubs and Dimmed Regions

NASA's nine-year Black Marble analysis shows Earth's night lights are not simply expanding: radiance rose about 34% while dimming offset it by roughly 18%, with regional shifts like brighter West Coast US, dimmer East Coast due to efficiency and economic changes, and increased brightness in China and northern India, plus European dimming from conservation efforts and a 2022 energy crisis. The findings, published in Nature, emphasize a dynamic and uneven global light footprint tied to urban evolution and policy impacts.

via CBS News|
#black-marble#energy-efficiency#nasa
Night Lights Uncover a World of Brightening Booms and Dimming Shifts
science1 month ago

Night Lights Uncover a World of Brightening Booms and Dimming Shifts

NASA’s Night Lights (Black Marble) maps show a nuanced 2014–2022 view: global radiance rose about 34%, but increases and decreases occur in tandem. U.S. West Coast areas brightened with growth, while parts of the East Coast dimmed as LEDs and energy shifts took hold. Internationally, China and northern India saw brightening, while Paris (33%), the UK (22%), and the Netherlands (21%) dimmed due to energy-efficiency measures; Europe’s 2022 dimming followed the Russia-Ukraine energy crisis. The data come from VIIRS sensors on Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20, and NOAA-21, and the findings were published in Nature (April 2026) with downloadable maps and animations available from NASA Earth Observatory.

via NASA Science (.gov)|
#black-marble#energy-efficiency#nighttime-lights
Green Corridors Along the Capital Beltway: A NASA Earth Observatory View
earth-science2 months ago

Green Corridors Along the Capital Beltway: A NASA Earth Observatory View

NASA’s Earth Observatory features an ISS image of the Capital Beltway’s northeast side near Greenbelt, Maryland, highlighting Greenbelt Park and surrounding green spaces amid suburban development, with nearby institutions like the Goddard Space Flight Center and University of Maryland noted; the photo, taken July 30, 2023, captures a landscape shaped by New Deal planning and ongoing preservation of green spaces.

via NASA Science (.gov)|
#earth-observation#earth-science#greenbelt-park
Kraft Group and Boston Reach Agreement to Advance Everett Soccer Stadium
sports6 months ago

Kraft Group and Boston Reach Agreement to Advance Everett Soccer Stadium

The Kraft Group has reached an agreement with Boston and Everett officials to build a 25,000-seat soccer stadium in Everett, Massachusetts, on a former industrial site, with plans for environmental remediation, community benefits, and improved infrastructure, despite previous concerns from Boston leaders about traffic and environmental issues.

via CBS News|
#everett-massachusetts#kraft-group#new-england-revolution
Twin Cities' Housing Policies: Lessons from Repeated Experiments
economy6 months ago

Twin Cities' Housing Policies: Lessons from Repeated Experiments

Rent control policies, despite their popularity among populists, tend to worsen housing affordability by reducing supply, discouraging maintenance, and increasing initial rents, as evidenced by examples from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Los Angeles, and international cases. Cities repeatedly implement these policies, often leading to negative outcomes like decreased building permits and higher initial rents, with some regions like Argentina experiencing rent drops after abolishing controls. Experts warn that rent caps are counterproductive and suggest alternative approaches to address housing affordability.

via The Washington Post|
#economy#housing-policy#housing-supply