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Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities a voice in shaping tech's future. The temporary ban creates space for thoughtful planning instead of rushed expansion.
Japan just approved an ambitious plan to protect 100 communities from overtourism within five years while still welcoming record numbers of visitors. The country is proving you can grow tourism and preserve local quality of life at the same time.
A century-old California airport is transforming into a massive public park after decades of community input. The 227-acre site will feature green space, trails, sports areas, and cultural facilities starting in 2029.
The historic town of Elora, Ontario shows how preserving 19th-century architecture can transform a community into a thriving destination for small businesses and tourism. Cambridge residents are now advocating to follow the same path.
A forgotten corner of Aspen, Colorado is getting a stunning transformation into a modern ski village that honors the mountain's 1937 origins. After more than a decade of community planning and a nail-biting public vote, the project breaks new ground for accessible skiing.
Environmental groups are challenging a federal order that stopped a Colorado coal plant from retiring as planned. The community-backed transition could save millions on energy bills.
A Nebraska community is proactively studying how to protect millions of migrating birds before building wind turbines. Local officials brought in experts to ensure renewable energy development doesn't harm the 80% of the world's sandhill cranes that pass through each spring.