Cities Rethink Their Heat Plans After Another Record Summer
From shaded streets to overnight cooling centers, a global effort is reshaping how cities prepare for extreme heat.
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The Local Newsrooms Rebuilding Public Trust
Small publishers are bringing reporting back to the street, one neighborhood meeting at a time.
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Wildfire Risk Is Rewriting the Rules of Homebuilding
Communities at the forest edge are adopting materials and street plans designed for a hotter future.
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Small Businesses Find New Life in Changing City Centers
Flexible leases and a return to local shopping are filling storefronts that stood empty for years.
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The New Stadiums Designed Around Their Communities
Architects are replacing isolated arenas with parks, classrooms, and year-round public space.
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Museums After Hours Are Drawing a New Generation
Late-night programs are trading quiet galleries for music, food, and hands-on discovery.
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