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.
Pittsburgh Planning Two Big New Bike Lane Projects
A city already known for its livability is ready to add new bike lanes in high profile locations.
$170 Million for Flint Water Pipes a Step Closer to Congressional Funding
An amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that would provide $170 million to replace contaminated water pipes is headed to the 11th hour of the Congressional session.
White House Announces New Wave of 'Smart Cities Initiative' Funding
The Obama Administration is offering another $80 million in funding to test new transportation technologies.
Friday Funny: Some Cyclists Hand Signal Better Than Others
The satirical website The Onion once again casts its gaze on the habits of cyclists.
Planetizen Week in Review: September 30, 2016
Welcome, President Obama, to the NIMBY wars.