Diana is a writer and urbanist passionate about public space, historical memory, and transportation equity. Prior to joining Planetizen, she started and managed a farmers' market and worked as a transportation planner in the bike share industry. She is Planetizen's editor as of January 2022.
Study Links Single-Family Zoning to Exclusion
An analysis of Connecticut zoning laws finds single-family neighborhoods are associated with higher incomes and whiter populations than the 2 percent of the state that permits multifamily housing.
The Case Against Noise Pollution
A detailed description of how noise impacts health and wellbeing.
Opinion: Toronto is Stifling its Outdoor Dining Program
New regulations and fees for outdoor dining patios, extended from a pandemic-era program, are making the process overly complicated and expensive for business owners.
Philly Bus Cameras Catch Over 20,000 Bus Lane Violations
A pilot program revealed roughly 4,000 instances of vehicles blocking bus lanes or bus stops every week.
Analysis: Pandemic Housing Relief Prevented Millions of Evictions
Federal data reveals that millions of Americans could have faced eviction without emergency housing aid distributed during the pandemic.