James Brasuell, AICP is the former editorial director of Planetizen and is now a senior public affairs specialist at the Southern California Association of Governments. James managed all editorial content and direction for Planetizen from 2014 to 2023, and was promoted from manging editor to editorial director in 2021. After a first career as a class five white water river guide in Trinity County in Northern California, James started his career in Los Angeles as a volunteer at a risk reduction center in Skid Row. Prior to joining Planetizen, James worked at the Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design, as an editor at Curbed LA, as editor of The Planning Report, and as a freelance contributor for The Architect’s Newspaper, the Urban Land Institute – Los Angeles Chapter, FORM, KCET, and the California Planning & Development Report.
Local Resistance to Short-Term Rentals Goes National
As more cities grapple with the growth of short-term rentals, trends in regulation are beginning to emerge.
Commuter Rail From Clayton County to Atlanta Planned by MARTA
The Atlanta region could soon gain a commuter rail line similar to those found in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Changes Approved for Pedestrian Safety on San Francisco's Sixth Street
A safety-minded street reconfiguration overcame opposition in San Francisco thanks to strong political leadership.
Momentum for Rewriting San Diego's Inclusionary Zoning Policy
Ineffective in more way than one, San Diego's inclusionary zoning policy is under the microscope.
France Could Implement Congestion Charging in Several Large Cities
France is considering a congestion charge for several of its largest cities, modeled after congestion charges in London, Singapore, and more.