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Parking Reform Yields New Housing

January 16 - The New York Times

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'Place Shock' and the Ecology of Fear

How to conceive of rebuilding places amid sudden change in a region known for its “ecology of fear?” As the city embarks on the arduous task of rebuilding, the question arises: how do we reconcile the imperatives of safety and sustainability with the deeply ingrained human desire for continuity, for a sense of rootedness in the familiar?

January 15 - Resurgence: A Journey via Substack

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Modular Workforce Housing Offers a Lifeline for Western Towns

Rapidly rising housing costs are pushing out the residents at the heart of local economies in resort towns across the country.

January 15 - Marketplace

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Repurposing Vacant Schools

January 16 - Smart Cities Dive

USDOT Announces First Round of 2025 RAISE Grants

January 16 - Transportation Today News

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NACTO Releases Updated Urban Bikeway Guide

The third edition of the nationally recognized road design guide includes detailed design advice for roads that prioritize safety and accessibility for all users.

January 8 - National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)

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Denver Pauses Multifamily Development in Westside Neighborhoods Amidst Gentrification Concerns

City officials say the pause on permits for redevelopment projects aims to stop the displacement of long-term residents.

January 9 - Governing

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New Haven Reaches for Reinvention Amidst Failures of Urban Renewal

Seeking recovery from decades of failed urban renewal projects, New Haven rings in the new year by continuing a series of small-scale urban planning initiatives to reinvent its municipal spaces. 

January 12 - Governing Magazine

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San Francisco Muni Cuts Frequency on Four Bus Lines

The agency says the changes are part of an effort to address its financial crisis and continue delivering “reliable service.”

January 9 - San Francisco Chronicle

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Research Affirms Safety of ‘Idaho Stop’

Allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs does not negatively impact safety and can help people on bikes more effectively navigate roadways.

January 14 - Streetsblog California

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Phoenix Shade Plan Focuses on Bus Stops

The city’s updated Shade Master Plan calls for trees and built structures at bus stops to protect residents from heat.

January 9 - Smart Cities Dive

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The Link Between Urban Design and Crime

A meta-study shows that public realm interventions can help reduce crime rates.

January 9 - Streetsblog USA

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How AI Is Revolutionizing Urban Forestry and Climate Resilience

Tree-D Fusion, an AI-driven tool developed by MIT and Purdue researchers, generates 3D models of urban trees to help city planners visualize future green spaces, address climate challenges, and enhance urban livability and sustainability.

January 13 - Wood Central

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Key Climate and Health Issues to Watch in 2025

The escalating health impacts of climate change, from extreme heat to sea level rise, highlight the urgent need for integrated medical education, proactive communication, and sustainable policy solutions to protect public health.

January 13 - Association of Health Care Journalists

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USDOT Announces First Round of 2025 RAISE Grants

The agency awarded $1.32 billion in funds to transportation infrastructure projects aimed at road safety and mobility.

January 16 - Transportation Today News

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‘Safe Land Use:’ A Key to Road Safety

How approaching transportation planning through a public health lens can reduce traffic deaths.

January 15 - Streetsblog USA

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Research Affirms Safety of ‘Idaho Stop’

Allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs does not negatively impact safety and can help people on bikes more effectively navigate roadways.

January 14 - Streetsblog California

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Study: Auto Braking Tech Doesn’t Register Reflective Clothing

The automatic braking systems on two major car models failed to stop for pedestrians wearing reflective strips in a test.

January 10 - Streetsblog USA

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NHTSA Investigation Targets Tesla Remote Parking

Dozens of videos reportedly show Tesla vehicles colliding with other cars, parking signs, and walls while using a driverless remote parking feature.

January 8 - The Verge

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USDOT Announces First Round of 2025 RAISE Grants

The agency awarded $1.32 billion in funds to transportation infrastructure projects aimed at road safety and mobility.

January 16 - Transportation Today News

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‘Safe Land Use:’ A Key to Road Safety

How approaching transportation planning through a public health lens can reduce traffic deaths.

January 15 - Streetsblog USA

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Research Affirms Safety of ‘Idaho Stop’

Allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs does not negatively impact safety and can help people on bikes more effectively navigate roadways.

January 14 - Streetsblog California

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Study: Auto Braking Tech Doesn’t Register Reflective Clothing

The automatic braking systems on two major car models failed to stop for pedestrians wearing reflective strips in a test.

January 10 - Streetsblog USA

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NHTSA Investigation Targets Tesla Remote Parking

Dozens of videos reportedly show Tesla vehicles colliding with other cars, parking signs, and walls while using a driverless remote parking feature.

January 8 - The Verge

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Instructor Jarrett Walker teaches you tools you need to understand how public transit networks are designed and how this informs public policy. Available for free for a limited time. 

 

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