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With a growing senior population and a shortage of affordable housing, developers are turning abandoned shopping malls into senior living communities. This trend repurposes underutilized retail sites to meet the demand for walkable, accessible housing, as seen in projects from Minnesota to New York.
马里兰州三家投资者所有的公用事业公司开展的分时电价试点评估显示，高峰需求减少10.2%至14.8%，账单降低5%至10%，且低收入客户响应积极。该成功得益于智能电表部署和客户对价格信号的熟悉，为更动态的电价设计铺路。
PG&E's bankruptcy due to wildfires has prompted experts to warn that other utilities may face similar financial risks as climate change intensifies fire threats. This article explores how utilities across the U.S. are responding to escalating wildfire risks and costs.
疫情期间美国自行车销量激增，盗窃案同步上升68%。城市在财政紧张下如何平衡自行车友好投资与防盗治理？波特兰、密尔沃基、温哥华等城市通过注册系统、专项工作组和社区教育探索解决方案。
Bird's fleet manager program has drawn criticism for allegedly burdening contractors with debt, yet interviews with fleet managers reveal financial success for some. The program's hiring process and contract terms are examined, alongside industry trends in gig worker classification.
The pandemic's sharp reduction in driving has laid bare the structural weaknesses of the gas tax as a primary funding source for America's roads and transit. With revenues down billions, states are cutting projects, raising taxes, and exploring innovative replacements such as vehicle-miles-traveled fees, while Congress faces renewed pressure to reform transportation financing.
As cities grapple with the pandemic's impact, planners and researchers examine strategies for downtown recovery, including converting offices to residential use, repurposing retail, expanding greenspace, and enhancing digital infrastructure, with an emphasis on 'tactical urbanism' and adaptive policy changes.