urban
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A city council member, she is an Indian immigrant and urban planner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million new units in California’s urban centers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
She said schools were struggling to recruit teachers in both urban and rural areas.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Achieving 300 million Starlink subscribers requires advanced satellites and improved urban reliability.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
A quarter to a third of the adult urban population is engaged fulltime in the nurture and education of the children.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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