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Bloomberg CityLab: CityLab’s Most Popular Stories This Week
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-31 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Why Meta’s Hyperion Data Center Looks Like It’s Crushing New York City View original article at:
Regional Economies: Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge — ‘U.S. soybean farmers cannot survive a prolonged trade dispute’
Source: Regional Economies Author: Jason Ma Date published: 2025-08-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Agricultural trade groups have sounded the alarm recently on the state of farmers, who are grappling with a continued slump in prices for...
Combined Authorities (England): Key rail upgrades announced by DfT
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Bob Wright Date published: 2025-08-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] On 8 July, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the go-ahead for over 50 road and rail upgrades across the UK,...
Bloomberg CityLab: In New Orleans, Katrina Taught a Lesson in Local Resilience
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Linda Poon Date published: 2025-08-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] As Hurricane Katrina barreled toward New Orleans in August 2005, families in the storm’s path faced a choice: stay or evacuate.For...
Local Economies (UK): Rayner set to hit English councils that block new housing with tougher sanctions
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Phillip Inman Date published: 2025-08-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Angela Rayner is poised to introduce tougher sanctions on councils in England that block local housing developments.Councils could...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Potential approaches to addressing London’s (and the UK’s) investment, productivity and growth challenges
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Adam Yousef, Senior Manager Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] While it is widely acknowledged that the UK’s poor investment record is undermining both productivity...
Combined Authorities (England): Colleges combine on ‘landmark’ skills alliance
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Steven Hugill Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Colleges combine on 'landmark' skills alliance Education providers have joined forces in a “game-changing” £433 million...
Combined Authorities (England): GMCA launches £28m fund to make public buildings greener
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Dan Whelan Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Public sector organisations within the city region will be invited to apply for cash to deliver projects aimed at cutting...
Bloomberg CityLab: Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Sri Taylor Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Amtrak began operating its new high-speed train fleet on Thursday along the Northeast Corridor linking Washington, New York and Boston,...
City Economies: Calgary’s Economic Snapshot: The real-time pulse on the Blue Sky City
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Understanding a city’s economy means having access to reliable, up-to-date information — whether you’re a business leader making investment...
Regional Economies: Wells Fargo: Supply chains adjust as tariffs hike costs
Source: Regional Economies Author: John Reosti Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Increased tariffs are forcing retailers into a delicate high-wire act as they seek to optimize inventory and adjust pricing to reflect...
www.manchester.gov.uk News Stories: Council sets out latest five-year plan to tackle climate change
Source: www.manchester.gov.uk News Stories Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A new action plan sets out how Manchester City Council will tackle climate change over the next five years. The Climate...