CommunityDevelopment
Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects
Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects Urban heat islands are areas within cities where temperatures are significantly higher than surrounding neighborhoods due to pavement, buildings, and lack of green spaces. New technologies are being used to identify […]
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Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience
Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience The Trump administration has rolled back rules on fairness, community input, and resilience for low-income homeowners affected by disasters, potentially leaving them with less help from the government. The changes include eliminating […]
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Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected
Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected FEMA’s new policy change for 2025 removes any mention of equity, income, or social vulnerability from its Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, which could leave low-income areas less protected during hurricanes. The Trump administration’s guidance change aims to make it quicker […]
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