Livability News - Megaregion
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This year’s Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone could be largest ever
Fertilizer runoff from floods
The annual dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico primarily created by fossil fuel fertilizer runoff across the nation is expected by NOAA to be the largest ever.
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Austin considering sinking and capping I-35 in town
Mixed use Boulevard on surface
A proposal to rebuild the I-35 freeway in urban Austin underground and reclaim the space as urban space is being seriously considered in Austin.
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Perry signs Texas local foods bills
Local food advocates should rejoice the passage of three influential bills that will improve Texan's access to healthy local foods.
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Dallas streetcar extension looks promising, but lacks funding
DART money not enough
The city of Dallas received money to extend a streetcar line, but they are still struggling with finding a way to afford operation and maintenance costs.
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Perry adds car issues to Texas special session
Plan: divert future rainy fund
The Texas legislative special session expanded from its focus on redistricting to include transportation issues, primarily proposals for funding for new roads.
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Creek revitalization coming to downtown Austin
Waller Creek project
Austin's Waller Creek has a history of dangerous floods, but the city is now planning to transform the area and bring more development to downtown.
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Austin may require public amenities from developers
Affordability, sustainability
With development surging in downtown Austin, the City Council may implement a program requiring high-rise developers to provide public benefits.
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DFW jockeying for high-speed rail access
Still at least 6 years away
The proposed high-speed rail line connecting Houston to North Texas has officials on both side of the DFW Metroplex concerned about station locations.
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San Antonio eyeing six light rail options
Route to be chosen by June 25
With many variables to consider, San Antonio's transit authority plans to select one of six streetcar routes later this month.
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$225 million going to fix roads in South Texas
Eagle Ford Shale region
Texas lawmakers have passed a bill approving the expenditure of up to $225 million from the state budget to help fix roads in the Eagle Ford Shale area.
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