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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
City Economies: New York City Apartment Construction Plummets in 2025
Source: City Economies Author: Idurso Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Apartment construction in New York City has plummeted since last year, all while the city faces “what is likely the worst housing affordability...
Combined Authorities (England): Abandoned UK airport WILL reopen as £160m funding confirmed in ‘incredible milestone’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Jordan Farrell Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] AN abandoned UK airport will reopen with £160 million in funding confirmed in an “incredible milestone”. Council...
Bloomberg CityLab: New York City’s Transit Woes Worsen With Aging Subway Fleet
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Michelle Kaske Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New York City’s aging subway cars are adding to headaches for commuters, resulting in a rise in major delays. View original article...
Regional Economies: Europe’s Economic Decline: Why Eurosclerosis Threatens Growth and Competitiveness
Source: Regional Economies Author: David S. Evans Date published: 2025-09-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] To some Americans, including leading economists, Europe had it right. Work-life balance with long vacations. An enviable social...
SmartCitiesWorld News: German autonomous driving project expands operating area
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-09-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] German autonomous driving project expands operating areaMore than 1,000 registered interested parties have been...
Local Economies (UK): Newcastle teams up with Purple to expand free Wi-Fi access
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Harry Baldock Date published: 2025-09-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] News The partnership aims to tackle digital povery by making free connectivity more widely available This week, Newcastle City...
News | ESRI: Child poverty at similar levels to financial crisis when housing costs accounted for
Source: News | ESRI Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] 1-in-5 children live in families below the poverty line when housing costs are accounted for. This amounts to more than 225,000 children, with...
OECD Press Releases: OECD headline inflation broadly stable at 4.1% in July 2025
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
Cities & Communities | Brookings: How Nashville, Tennessee is championing independent music venues as essential for cultural and economic prosperity
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In America’s “Music City” of Nashville, Tenn., residents and visitors alike can find globally renowned artists performing in...
Local Economies (UK): Early years provision: expanding through a school-led model
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Scargill Infant School, Essex At Scargill Infant School, we’ve long recognised the importance of early years education in shaping...
SmartCitiesWorld News: York releases details of new Passivhaus housing development
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-09-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] York releases details of new Passivhaus housing developmentPassivhaus is voluntary standard for creating ultra-low...
Combined Authorities (England): Thousands of sick and disabled people to get life-changing support into work
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Hundreds of thousands of sick and disabled people will now get the personalised support they need to find good, secure jobs...