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.
Critiquing the Latest Round of TIGER Grant Funding
TIGER grants aren't what they used to be, just like pretty much everything else in the federal government under the Trump Administration.
Changes at the Transit Agency Formerly Known as the Utah Transit Authority
Among other substantive reforms, Senate Bill 136 changes the name and branding of the Utah Transit Authority.
An Investigation into Subway Delays Identifies a New Culprit
An investigative report digs into the causes of delays on the New York subway and finds that the official company line might not square with reality.
Survey: What Are Your Favorite Planning Apps?
We're updating the annual Top Apps for Planning list, and we want your input.
North Philly Revolts in Face of Temple University Football Stadium Plans
Public concern boiled over last week at a town hall meeting intended to discuss the proposed development of a stadium to house Temple University's football team in North Philadelphia.