Land Use
Vancouver City Council Eliminates Parking Mandates, Supports TOD
In a significant step for more diverse housing and transit-friendly development, the Vancouver City Council eliminated parking minimums and adopted a Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA) policy.
Repurposing Oil Fields Into Parks: Advancing Just Transition and Community Well-being
The concept of a "just transition" extends beyond workers to encompass broader social and environmental dimensions, including the restoration and regeneration of land and communities affected by oil extraction activities.
‘Grand Boulevards’ Could Ease Housing Crisis
A prominent urbanist argues that redeveloping commercial corridors with denser housing could bridge the gap between the housing supply and demand.
Managing Unsheltered Homelessness in San Jose
As California and other Western states await a SCOTUS ruling that will greatly affect how cities deal with tent encampments, a new stakeholder is causing big changes in how Northern California's largest city deals with its unsheltered population.
Paradise Lost: Long-Time Residents Priced out of Fire-Devastated Town
The California community lost 85 lives and tens of thousands of homes. Now, high housing and rebuilding costs are forcing many former residents out.
Preserving Fort Worth’s Historic Black Settlements
Communities dating back to the 1830s are under threat from development, pollution, and zoning regulations.
Utah and Wyoming Sue BLM Over Conservation Rule
The states allege the agency overstepped federal regulations in its attempt to boost conservation efforts on public lands.
NYC Launches Public Swimming Plan
The city’s efforts to bring more pools and beaches to its residents could have rippling effects across the state.
Commentary: When Neighborhood Change is Inevitable
Changes in the size and type of housing can accommodate different living arrangements and offer opportunities for multigenerational living and aging in place.
COVID Isn’t to Blame for the Retail Vacancy Crisis
A drop in demand for retail space began well before the seismic shifts of the pandemic.
Faith-Based Housing Movement Grows
More churches and municipalities are saying ‘Yes in God’s Backyard.’
British Columbia Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals
Provincial leaders say the new rules could open up as many as 19,000 units for long-term rental.
San Diego Sees Continued Growth in ADU Permits
Recent changes to regulations have made it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build ‘granny flats,’ and San Diego’s housing stock is benefiting.
Mississippi Opens Its First Utility-Scale Wind Farm
The 184-megawatt wind project will help supply power to Amazon’s growing data center operations and logistics hubs in the region.
Clackamas County Votes to Allow ADUs, Residential RVs
County officials hope the zoning changes will help boost the housing supply in the region.
NYC Suburb Plans for New Linear Park
An update to the city’s zoning code makes way for a project that would reclaim a former highway and create new green space and recreation opportunities.
‘Emergent City’ Documentary Highlights Rare Anti-Gentrification Victory
The film charts the saga of a Brooklyn site called Industry City.
St. Paul Considers Drive-Thru Restrictions
Limiting drive-thrus can make streets more dangerous for pedestrians and snarl traffic.
California Bill Would Make Wildlife Connectivity Part of General Plans
The ‘Room to Roam Act’ would require cities and counties to consider local habitats and the impact of development on wildlife corridors and connectivity.
Traffic Engineer's Rap Takedown of His Profession
Transportation planner Buff Brown challenges common traffic engineering practices in a rap video which demonstrates how the Engineering Bingo Card of Excuses helps maintain the status quo of street design.
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
