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.
Another Outcome of Public Transit: Lessons in Virtue
An editorial for Strong Towns voices an idea perhaps thought, but rarely spoken: taking public transit can help you become a better person.
The Story of Columbus' Success
The New York Times has given the city of Columbus an unequivocal stamp of approval, and without condescending to do it.
Study: Street Lights Don't Reduce Crime
Pacific Standard shares news of a study that debunks a long-held assumption of public safety.
A New Bus Rapid Transit Route for Fresno
Construction is set to begin on a $28 million, 15.7-mile bus rapid transit route in the city of Fresno.
Denver Area's Expensive Toll Road More Popular Than Ever
E-470 marks its 25th anniversary with increasing traffic volumes, increasing revenues, and an expansion plan in the works.