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AI promises to finally make public engagement meaningful. We put it to the test.
Everything you need to know about how we analyzed the 13,000+ comments submitted in the federal government’s request for information on Surface Transportation Reauthorization — and how you can do it in your own agency’s public engagement.
Washington DC prepares for 4th of July with road closures, security checkpoints
The nation's capital is bracing for a series of large-scale events celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
😈 The corruption track: Understanding power in a time of political sepsis
After nearly a decade working in urban planning, I've surmised that power, more than policy, lies at the heart of our deepest planning dysfunctions. Let's talk about it.
Cincinnati launches nation's first 'Climate Migration Readiness Plan'
City officials say Cincinnati's growth warrants proactive planning climate disruptions coupled with a bigger population.
Pittsburgh downtown tax diversion plan draws criticism for lack of transparency
A proposed new development tax faces opposition from transit advocates.
Obama Center opens nation's first presidential playground
The 21,000-square-foot play space is the first of its kind to be attached to a presidential library.
Trump refuses to sign housing bill, throwing bipartisan agreement into limbo
The president's cancellation of the bill signing came as a shock to both sides of the political aisle.
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill
The Senate version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act now heads to the House for a vote.
Land use as protest: How American cities are fighting federal immigration detention centers
Across the country, city officials are using zoning codes and land use law to limit where ICE detention facilities can be built.
The cities resisting rainbow bans
When the Trump administration went after colorful crosswalk treatments, some cities found creative ways to fight back.
USDOT will stop enforcing a key civil rights law
The agency will no longer enforce Title VI, eliminating disparate impact protections for federally protected groups.
HUD suspends federal funds for LA homelessness agency
HUD is freezing LA's access to Continuum of Care funds after allegations of fraud at the county's homelessness agency.
Short-term rental licenses grew by 46% near Obama Center as affordable homes disappear
The Chicago ward where the Obama library is located is one of the only parts of the city to see an increase in STR licenses.
Analysis: What does America want from surface transportation reauthorization?
Over 13,000 comments were submitted in the federal Request for Information on surface transportation reauthorization. We analyzed all of them.
Follow Planetizen’s analysis of surface transportation reauthorization
Follow along as we explore the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill and its potential impacts on US transportation infrastructure in the coming years.
Little Rock approves new data center rules, rejecting calls for a moratorium
After a nearly five-hour meeting, the board of directors unanimously approved an ordinance governing future data center projects.
NYC 'bicycle visionary' Janette Sadik-Khan returns to public service with appointment to MTA board
The former DOT commissioner is known for her efforts to make NYC streets safe for people biking and walking.
Trump's promise to house 6,000 homeless veterans on a Los Angeles VA campus missing from budget proposal
The president's proposed budget fails to include any funding for the proposed 'Center for Warrior Independence.'
Rail advocates: BUILD America 250 Act could slash railway funding by 80%
Leaving rail funding up to annual appropriations threatens to drastically limit its reliability and effectiveness.
Denver starts using AI to speed up housing permits
The CivCheck platform is designed to flag missing or incomplete application items and reduce the time it takes for applications to get approved.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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