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)

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

January 9 - Governing

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

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

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

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

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

January 9 - Streetsblog USA

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

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