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With primary elections for Philadelphia's 100th mayor just around the corner, voters, including Temple students, are eager to hear candidates' plans to address the city's growing crime problem. Several candidates vying for the top spot have promised to implement policies that would improve safety around
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Some prominent Toronto mayoral candidates, including city councillor Brad Bradford and former city councillor Ana Bailão, are holding campaign events aimed at raising money from developers, a practice that is not new in provincial politics but rare in municipal election fundraising. The events come as the city grapples with a
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Dublin City Council plans to engage in a competitive process for a single party framework agreement to provide archaeology consultancy services for the housing development at Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. The development aims to deliver 487 apartments as part of a mix-used development, including community facilities, public realm, and
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A proposal is underway to transform a 31,000 square foot parking lot next to Miss Portland Diner into an affordable housing development with 70 to 300 units, according to the city council's Housing and Economic Development Committee. The lot's dimensions, which taper to a point
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The iconic Miss Portland Diner, a staple in Portland's Bayside neighborhood since 1964, may be threatened by a new proposal to develop the adjacent city-owned parking lot into an affordable housing development with 70-300 units. The lot, which is currently used as a park-and-ride stop and serves the
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As a 70-year-old retiree, current village trustee, and part-time adjunct instructor at Harper College, Bio Town has dedicated 45.5 years of his life to serving Elk Grove Village. His commitment to the community was evident in his responses to various questions, showcasing his in-depth knowledge of the village'
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As Hanover Park's residents face the challenges of climate change, infrastructure improvement, and economic competition, candidate Bio Town, a 50-year-old insurance agent, outlines his vision for the community's development. With a background in engineering and as an entrepreneur, Town aims to transform Hanover Park into a
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Oxford City Council has announced plans to invest £7.6 million in improving the energy efficiency of over 300 council homes, with funding from the government's Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). The programme, which will target homes with an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D or below, aims
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The Oxford City Council is set to launch a comprehensive five-year plan to address the city's housing and homelessness crisis. The new plan, approved by the cabinet on March 15, aims to provide affordable and low-carbon homes, improve conditions for renters, and prevent homelessness and rough sleeping. The
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Winchester City Council has voted in favour of establishing a new housing company, Venta Living, to supply affordable homes for residents. The company aims to provide "high-quality energy efficient" homes to households who struggle to rent privately, with a focus on leasing 41 flats currently being developed by
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The City of Oxford has announced the launch of a new five-year plan to tackle the city's housing and homelessness crisis. The Housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy 2023-2028, adopted by council cabinet on Wednesday 15 March, aims to provide more affordable and low-carbon homes, improve conditions for
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), have announced a lawsuit against the City of Huntington Beach for violating state housing laws. The lawsuit comes after multiple warnings from the state over the past month, urging the
