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Transit measures are on the November ballot in these local elections; This small Texas town has a housing affordability problem. Can it print its way out?; Zoning reforms, tax incentives help drive NYC’s office-to-housing boom

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Oct. 9, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for smart city leaders

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NYC’s Congestion Charge: Data Insights

NYC’s congestion charge has changed traffic, but Altitude data uncovers a nuanced story about commercial vehicles and idling behavior. Read the full story.

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Appeals court allows Trump to federalize but not deploy National Guard in Portland as troops move into Chicago

Federal courts will hear arguments today in two cases about whether the Trump administration can override governors and send National Guard troops into the two U.S. cities.

Transit measures are on the November ballot in these local elections

Voters in four states are being asked to approve taxes to support roads and public transit and form a new transportation authority.

This small Texas town has a housing affordability problem. Can it print its way out?

A company that builds homes using 3D printing technology is building a nine-home community in Marfa, Texas, and an 80-home development in Houston. It says the technology could address the “affordability crisis across Texas and the U.S.”

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Zoning reforms, tax incentives help drive NYC’s office-to-housing boom

Office conversions have nearly tripled as the city takes action to address a housing shortage and historically high office vacancy rates.

Study Finds Half of Residents Don’t Trust AI in Gov’t

Residents view AI as a way to improve gov’t efficiency, yet concerns over transparency, privacy, and oversight persist. The 2025 Consumer Digital Government Adoption Index shows how skepticism may stall modernization and what leaders must do to rebuild trust. Read the full report.

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