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Hermantown city council unanimously approved key agreements for a controversial 1.7-million-square-foot Google data center despite hours of public comment and vehement local opposition, after multiple reschedulings due to protests.
Google DeepMind's PlanAssist, an AI tool built with Gemini, cut UK planning officers' householder application assessment time by up to 58% in pilots and will expand to 12 more councils ahead of a planned nationwide rollout in 2027.
美国城市正通过地方立法加强对无人驾驶出租车（robotaxis）的监管，以应对联邦立法停滞带来的监管空白，引发行业对规则碎片化的担忧。
US cities and counties are opposing a proposed FCC plan to preempt local rules for broadband deployment, arguing it undermines public safety and that ISPs often cause delays themselves.
Loudoun County's data centers fund 38% of the general fund, enabling property tax cuts, but residents face higher power bills from Dominion's rate increase, leading to a debate on which cost is more impactful.
Nashville officials approved eminent domain to block a proposed $700M data center near the zoo, citing animal welfare and community concerns; the move reflects growing pushback against data center development across the U.S.
A Philadelphia suburb demands 43 conditions from a developer planning a large data center, leading to a legal standoff over community benefits and zoning rules.
A study by AccessLumens found that 42% of US city websites still have critical accessibility barriers after the ADA Title II deadline, with an average score of 93 out of 100 but significant failures in key criteria. The choice of CMS vendor strongly correlates with accessibility risk.
Verdant is building AI-powered permitting software for local governments that cuts review time by helping applicants submit complete applications and assisting staff with document analysis and report drafting.
After the town of Bandera, Texas voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety AI license plate reader cameras, councilmember Jeff Flowers retaliated by proposing a ban on cell phones, internet, cameras, and nearly all technology within city limits, citing a desire for privacy.
Monterey Park residents organized through SGV Progressive Action to successfully block a 250,000-sq-ft data center planned 500 feet from homes by leveraging public-records requests, mass turnout at council meetings, and exposing procedural flaws.