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Cities are redesigning public space for hotter summers
How planners are using shade, trees, reflective surfaces and public cooling spaces to make dense neighborhoods more resilient.
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Airports are becoming test beds for biometric travel systems
Identity checks are moving toward digital credentials and biometric verification, raising questions about speed, privacy and fallback procedures.
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Why regional rail is getting a second look in growing metro areas
As commuting patterns diversify, rail planning is shifting from a peak-hour downtown model toward all-day regional mobility.