How this Obscure 19th Century Feud Set the Rules of the Data Center Game Today
When it comes to data centers, this 19th century debate is having a lasting impact in town halls and for county commissions across the country.
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Reading list·Smart Cities Dive
Pittsburgh cuts routine permit waits from a week to one day
A first phase of permitting reforms — virtual inspections, an online tracker, and an 'EZ Permits' fast lane — targets low-risk residential and commercial work.
Reading list·Route Fifty
AI screening of permit applications cut Honolulu's median housing permit wait by about 40 percent
Cities are putting automated completeness checks in front of human plan reviewers, and the reporting finds real time savings in Honolulu alongside a pilot Seattle judged not ready to adopt.