Government / Politics
A Change in Land Use Leadership in New York City
A new speaker of the New York City Council is expected to change the way development negotiations play out for local councilmembers.
50-Cent Gas Tax Increase Ruled-Out by GOP Congressional Leaders
News of the GOP's rejection of a gas tax increase comes from reports on two recent private meetings between Republican leaders and the Trump Administration.
Transit Funding in the Trump Era Still an Unsolved Mystery
2018 could finally reveal how the federal government will approach transit funding in the Trump era. Or the status quo could continue.
Regardless of Cost, New York Must Rehabilitate its Crown Jewel: the Subway
Depending on what's included, the cost to rebuild the ailing 665-mile system could be $111 billion, but the city's future depends on it. A feature-length New York Times Magazine piece looks at its history and suggests ways to finance rebuilding.
In New York's Next Penn Station, Function Does Not Always Follow Form
Some of the time and money invested in the visually spectacular Moynihan Station should have been spent looking at how well it actually works for commuters, writes Alon Levy.
Op-Ed: Only Political Cowardice Stands in the Way of Congestion Pricing in New York
It was former London mayor Richard Livingstone who accused leaders of cowardice for not supporting congestion pricing, notes a New York Times op-ed that warns that the New York City mayor and New York State governor may "bungle" the opportunity.
Private Garbage Collections a Deadly Business for Employees and Pedestrians
Tired drivers working long hours in damaged trucks makes private garbage collection a dangerous business.
Despite Bipartisan Opposition, Trump Administration Opens Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
In a major blow to former President Obama's restrictions on offshore drilling in sensitive areas, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced that he would open the Outer Continental Shelf in four regions: Pacific, Arctic, Atlantic, and the Gulf Coast.
'Tall Timber' May Be the Future of Building
Mass timber is a major structural element of an increasing number of skyscrapers, according to a CTBUH survey; now, the fire codes just have to follow.
Scott Pruitt and the 'Paradigm Shift' at Trump's EPA
In just his first year, the high-profile and controversial cabinet member “has begun to dismantle former president Barack Obama’s environmental legacy.”
Trump Administration Will Request $18 Billion for the Border Wall
New details are emerging regarding the Trump Administration's intentions for the long-promised wall between the United States and Mexico.
What Zoning Can and Can't Do
The powers, and the limitations, of zooming are explained in a series of posts on Greater Greater Washington.
Furor Over Proposed Census Question on Citizenship
The 2010 Census included questions on race and Hispanic origin, but nothing like a question about citizenship status.
New Hampshire Bills Target Vehicles That Don't Guzzle Enough Fuel
Two bills target hybrid and electric vehicles and even fuel efficient vehicles with new registration fees to increase road funding, as nine states did last year. However, many of those states also hiked gas taxes in the same legislation.
How the West Got Bigger, Badder Fires
Two new books chronicle the origin of U.S. policy on wildfire, the damage that policy has done, and why it’s unlikely to change any time soon.
Why Free Rides on the Milwaukee 'Hop' Streetcar Are a Bad Idea
Citing the psychological impact of doughnuts and the American Red Cross, one opinion writer questions the wisdom of a recent sponsorship deal.
The Rise of the NIMBY Movement, and How Homeowners Came to Own the Whole Neighborhood
The history of how homeowners came to wield expansive power over the development of entire neighborhoods and cities is complex and can't be traced to any one policy or market trend.
For Delivery Workers in New York, a Crackdown on E-Bikes Threatens Livelihood
For some delivery workers, many of whom are middle aged, getting around the city without an electric bike is impossible.
San Francisco Supervisors Cool to Express Lanes on City's Freeways
The county agency that had hoped to do downtown cordon pricing now wants to add express lanes on Highways 101 and 280, but city supervisors are divided on charging solo drivers the option to buy into managed lanes. Both freeways lack carpool lanes.
Is the Nation's 'Most Crucial' Infrastructure Project a Pawn in a Political Game?
Observers say the Trump Administration might be threatening to "kill the hostage" in a hardline negotiation tactic on the Gateway project to build a replacement rail tunnel under the Hudson River to connect New York and New Jersey.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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