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France now requires many new non-residential roofs to include solar panels or vegetation—at least 30% of the roof area (stepping up in coming years). This helps cut urban heat and adds clean energy.

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Mayor says Fort Smith will never ban teepees after language of 'racist' bylaw causes concern | CBC News

The mayor of Fort Smith, N.W.T., says the town will never ban teepees or other traditional structures, after some language in a proposed zon

The mayor of Fort Smith, N.W.T., says the town will never ban teepee or other traditional structures, after some language in a proposed zoning bylaw was called into question at a council meeting Tuesday evening.  The bylaw embedded in the agenda for the meeting, if it were to be implemented without any changes, would require accessory buildings – which are defined as garages, sheds, sea cans, teepees, wall tents and smokehouses — to be made of similar materials to the main building on a property and to meet national building and fire codes.  "Not exactly sure how a teepee, wall tent, smokehouse or other traditional-use structures are going to meet national building codes and national fire codes," Coun. Patricia Heaton said during the council meeting, calling the bylaw " straight up racist."

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Brightly flashing 'X' sign removed from the San Francisco building that was Twitter's headquarters

A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after i

Hey, I'll fucking take it. Cheers to avoiding rampant public safety disasters and strobing-induced seizures!

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"A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed.

The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday it received 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure over the weekend. Complaints included concerns about its structural safety and illumination."

-via AP, July 31, 2023

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Cornelia Oberlanders's "Stramp", stairs with a ramp incorporated for those with accessibility needs.

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Urgent Action - Comment by 6/15/25

Want accessibility in federally funded buildings to continue? Please check this out and comment on the proposed regulation changes. https://www.respectability.org/act/accessible-buildings-doe/

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is currently working to quietly rollback two regulations that help implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: 10 CFR 1040.73 and 10 CFR 1040.72(c) & (d). These regulations guarantee individuals with disabilities the right to access buildings constructed or modified with federal funding, as well as require existing facilities to have a plan to remove access barriers over time.

If this change is implemented, builders would no longer be required to meet established accessibility standards, such as providing elevators, ramps, accessible bathrooms, as well as the placement of accessories, such as changing tables, grab bars, towel dispensers, etc.

These changes would represent a significant setback for disability rights and could undermine years of progress toward ensuring access for all.

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Most Angelenos back tougher building codes, restrictions on homebuilding in wildfire zones, poll finds

An L.A. Times poll finds near unanimity in support for safer building after January's wildfires.