Infrastructure
A Showcase of Innovative Climate Change and Resiliency Design Projects
A competition in the San Francisco Bay Area highlights projects considering new ways to design for impending environmental changes.
Utilities Still Catching Up to Public Opinion on Renewable Energy
Renewable energy enjoys broad public support—the utility industry is more skeptical.
Dynamic Parking Prices Coming to Milwaukee
One of the key elements of progressive parking policy, as recommended by Donald Shoup, is on the way to the on-street parking meters in the city of Milwaukee.
Local Concern Grows Over Maryland's Plans to Widen Interstates
Montgomery County officials are concerned about the details of a massive $9 billion public-private partnership that would widen three highways in Maryland with the support of Governor Larry Hogan.
Federal Grants to Leverage Public-Private Partnerships for Faster Project Delivery
The Pilot Program for Expedited Project Delivery reflects the Trump Administration's approach to public transit investments.
New Hope for the Abandoned I-5 Bridge Project Between Oregon and Washington
The mayor of Vancouver, Washington is leading a goodwill campaign in the hopes of launching work on a new bridge over the Columbia River, after Washington abandoned Oregon on the project in 2013.
'100-Year Decision': First Approval for Train Route to S.F.'s Salesforce Transit Center
John Rahaim, director of the San Francisco Planning Department, calls the decision to route Caltrain to the newly opened Salesforce Transit center a "100-year decision."
'Sustainable DC' Plan Moving Forward
Washington, D.C. is seeking public comment on the "Sustainable DC 2.0" plan.
Survey Gives Atlantans a Voice on Future Transit Projects
Survey says...More MARTA.
New Bus Rapid Transit Line Proposed for L.A.'s San Fernando Valley
Measure M, approved by L.A. County voters in 2016, is enabling a slew of transit projects in the San Fernando Valley.
Chicago and San José Achieve LEED for Cities Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council launched the LEED for Cities program in 2016.
With Transit Signal Priority Back On, Streetcars Moving Faster in Toronto
A pilot project in downtown Toronto shows improvements in travel times after the signal priority system is reactivated.
Drinking Water Lessons from West Texas
Several cities in West Texas have a long history in wastewater reclamation, even using the water for drinking, due to the Texas drought. El Paso aims to build the nation's largest advanced purification project for direct water reuse.
Final Piece of Eisenhower's Interstate System Complete
It's been over 60 years, but at long last a missing stretch of I-95 between New Jersey and Pennsylvania has been completed. Meanwhile, disrepair threatens the rest of the system.
Where There Aren't Enough Schools for New Homes
Parts of Montgomery County, Maryland have declared a moratorium on new homes because schools are overcrowded.
I-405 Widening Ready to Launch Outside Seattle
A major road-widening project will begin construction next year. The project is a long time coming for a fast-growing region, but the final product will reflect a new approach to highway funding.
San Jose BART Extension Facing More Delays
Service on a long-awaited BART extension to the Berryessa district in San Jose may be delayed again due to equipment problems.
Ten Years of Highway Trust Fund Insolvency
Earlier this month marked the ten-year anniversary of an event that lives in infamy in the annals of the federal government.
Spreading the Parking Reform Love Around Downtown Houston
Two downtown-adjacent neighborhoods would no longer require parking for new developments under a proposal under consideration in the city of Houston.
A New 'Strategic Plan for Transportation' for Detroit
Detroit is working to change almost every layer of the city's transportation experience.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
