Even after experiencing devastating wildfires, residents are often willing to take the risk to return and start over.

The threat of climate change means communities are facing hard questions about their futures, writes James Temple. "When should communities stay or go? Who gets to decide? And how do you ask—or force—an entire community to pick up and leave?"
Temple takes a closer look at developments in Paradise, California, which was devastated last year by the massive Camp Fire. While some residents have relocated, others want to rebuild, and they are opposing proposals for stricter safety standards and building regulations.
Paradise residents say changing the laws will add costs to rebuilding and cutting down trees will change the character of the town. "People will fight against higher seawalls that lower their property values or block their views. But they’ll also resist abandoning their homes," says Temple.
FULL STORY: Paradise, California and the impossible choice between climate fight and flight

Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
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Ken Jennings Launches Transit Web Series
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California has awarded $500 million to fund 1,000 zero-emission school buses and chargers for educational agencies as part of its effort to reduce pollution, improve student health, and accelerate the transition to clean transportation.

Congress Moves to End Reconnecting Communities and Related Grants
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee moved to rescind funding for the Neighborhood Equity and Access program, which funds highway removals, freeway caps, transit projects, pedestrian infrastructure, and more.

From Throughway to Public Space: Taking Back the American Street
How the Covid-19 pandemic taught us new ways to reclaim city streets from cars.
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