Is this the future we've been waiting for?
"Tesla has found itself involved in yet another self-driving car accident – and this time, its victim was a $2,000-per-day rentable humanoid robot," according to an article by Cheyenne MacDonald.
"Many are speculating" the incident might be a marketing stunt, according to MacDonald. Promobot is saying the collision "killed" the robot.
FULL STORY: Oops! Autonomous robot struck and 'killed' by a self-driving Tesla in Las Vegas ahead of CES
Editorial Calls for Tesla to Follow Same 'Self-Driving' Testing Rules as Everyone Else
While dozens of companies are following state-mandated regulations for autonomous vehicle testing, Tesla has managed to avoid the same rules. It's time for regulators to step in, according to the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board.
Who's at Fault When Self-Driving Cars Kill People?
As more autonomous vehicles hit the road and inevitably cause crashes, courts will have to contend with a complex web of responsibility when ruling on wrongful death cases.
Still No Flying Cars: The Underwhelming Progress of Autonomous Vehicles
While we're still far from a Jetsons-style reality, understated autonomous features could be the key to safer transportation.
Federal Railroad Administration Proposes New Midwest Rail Network
If built, regional high-speed rail networks could provide an alternative to uncomfortable air travel and prevent travelers from becoming stranded at airports during extreme weather.
New Leadership at New York Department of City Planning
With a new mayoral administration comes new planning leadership in the Big Apple.
'15-Minute City' To Be Built in Utah
A community that focuses on reducing the need for car ownership and providing effective multimodal transportation and diverse land uses will be built from scratch on the site of the decommissioned Utah State Prison.
Experts Express Pessimism Over Housing Costs
Although the current housing crisis has been compared with the housing crash of the late 2000s, experts caution that affordability issues could plague the U.S. housing market for years to come.
Annual Google Scholar Citation Data for Planning Faculty
Publish or perish?
What the Microchip Shortage Reveals About Housing
The microchip shortage facing the automotive industry illustrates the significant impact that supply has on the cost of durable goods.
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Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
LMN Architects
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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Ferguson Township, Centre County, PA
Town of Palm Beach
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.
Hand Drawing Master Plans
This course aims to provide an introduction into Urban Design Sketching focused on how to hand draw master plans using a mix of colored markers.
