Environment

The Reading in Seoul Garden event invited residents to enjoy free reading and relaxation activities, including digital and live programs, in scenic parks, fostering a sense of community amid the city’s autumn landscapes.

November 1, 2024 - The Korea Times

Whether you’re yet undecided or have already cast your early vote, here is a roundup of the key positions of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on important urban planning policies.

October 31, 2024 - Mary Hammon

Power and gas were shut off to dozens of homes in Rancho Palos Verdes as landslides threatened homes and infrastructure. Now, the city is offering to buy the homes to help residents relocate.

October 30, 2024 - ABC 7

Twelve states and industry groups are supporting Utah’s lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management, arguing the agency can’t bar extractive uses on ‘unappropriated’ public lands.

October 30, 2024 - Utah News Dispatch

The program requires that 40 percent of some federal funds be used to benefit historically disadvantaged communities.

October 30, 2024 - Blavity

The Supreme Court has overturned the legal precedent Chevron deference. Without the authority to interpret ambiguities in regulations, the critical work of HHS and HUD could suffer.

October 30, 2024 - Zachary Travis

Coatings that reflect heat can make the air feel warmer for people standing on and around these surfaces.

October 29, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Can the city fund its ambitious plans to build over $3 billion of public transit and sustainable transportation projects before the 2028 Olympic Games?

October 28, 2024 - Governing

A new analysis ranks cities based on their environmental quality, energy consumption and production, transportation, density, and other factors.

October 28, 2024 - The Street

Los Angeles County's Department of Parks and Recreation actively engages the public through diverse methods to ensure parks and recreation programming align with community needs and priorities.

October 27, 2024 - Parks & Recreation Magazine

As the CRO, Matthew Gonser is focused on tackling extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires while engaging the community and implementing systemic changes to build a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.

October 24, 2024 - Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office

Spiking insurance costs in coastal areas prone to climate disasters are making it harder for low-income housing developers to keep building.

October 24, 2024 - WHQR

Park creation can take decades of perseverance to overcome financial, regulatory, and social hurdles, but the end result for the local community is more than worth it.

October 23, 2024 - Clement Lau

Scientists in Florida are using GIS technology to strategically manage prescribed burns, aiding in the restoration and biodiversity of longleaf pine ecosystems while enhancing climate resilience across the Southeast.

October 23, 2024 - Esri Blog

The cooling effect of robust urban tree canopies is more pronounced in hotter, drier cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas.

October 22, 2024 - U.S. Geological Survey

A review of The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook, by architects Nico Larco and Kaarin Knudson.

October 22, 2024 - Michael Lewyn

Some children of Florida retirees are urging their parents to leave hurricane-prone areas for safer regions.

October 22, 2024 - Curbed

Some of the continent’s most important rivers are suffering from overuse and pollution.

October 21, 2024 - Politico

River LA has launched a capital campaign to develop the 100-acre Taylor Yard Park, featuring amenities like a welcome pavilion, wetlands, and a pedestrian bridge, with completion costs estimated at over $1 billion.

October 21, 2024 - Urbanize LA

The sudden closure of the Phillips 66 refinery in Los Angeles has been welcomed by environmental and community activists, raising hopes for reduced pollution.

October 21, 2024 - Los Angeles Times