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Promoted sustainable urban development by concentrating growth in compact urban centers to avoid sprawl and to create walkable neighborhoods.

Established the legal framework to preserve historic buildings, districts, and artifacts, significantly influencing urban landscapes by protecting cultural heritage.

Encouraged banks to meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities, particularly in urban neighborhoods where lending was historically restricted.

Changed the tax treatment of investment in real estate, impacting urban development patterns by discouraging speculative real estate investment.

Provided federal funding for public transportation projects, which led to the expansion and improvement of urban mass transit systems.

Mandated that public spaces, including those in urban environments, be accessible to individuals with disabilities, affecting public transit, sidewalks, and building design.

Protected threatened and endangered species and their habitats, affecting urban development in areas where protected species were found.

Rolled back some provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, affecting urban development by easing regulations on certain lenders.

Initiated urban renewal programs, provided federal funding for slum clearance and redevelopment projects in cities.

Facilitated suburban expansion and influenced the pattern of urban growth by increasing car dependency.

Prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing, influencing urban residential patterns by striving for a more integrated society.

Authorized the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to address the subprime mortgage crisis, which impacted urban housing markets and development.

Aimed to reduce air pollution, which led to increased regulation of emissions that affected urban transportation and industry planning.

Encouraged private investment in affordable rental housing for low-income households, affecting the availability and location of affordable housing in urban areas.