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Washington state capitol dome in Olympia, Washington.

Washington State May Cap Rent Increases at 7 Percent

House Bill 1217 was passed by the House and will move next to the state Senate.

March 13 - Washington State Standard

Unhoused man holds up cardboard sign on street corner in Anchorage, Alaska with snowy mountains in background.

Alaska Considers “Homeless Bill of Rights”

The proposed bill builds on laws enacted by Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Illinois.

March 13 - Alaska Beacon

Public space with seating and 'The Gathering Place' metal sign on gateway arch in Erwin, TN.

Report: The State of Public Spaces

A 50-year-old institution takes stock of placemaking in the public realm today.

March 13 - Project For Public Spaces

Aerial view of Stowe, Vermont, small rural town with tall church steeple and forest and mountains in background.

New Data: Rural Remote Workers Concentrate in Recreation Hubs

Remote workers flock to ski towns, hiking spots and other popular recreation hubs.

March 13 - The Daily Yonder

White self-driving Waymo vehicle on street in Phoenix, Arizona.

BLOG POST

Is Infrastructure Ready for Autonomous Vehicles?

Assessing the readiness of current infrastructure for autonomous vehicles to understand the challenges and necessary adaptations for seamless integration in urban environments.

March 13 - Devin Partida

Chalkboard sign at front of a community garden with hours and information.

BLOG POST

Community-Led Initiatives To Beautify and Reclaim Neglected Areas

Explore successful community-led initiatives that revitalize neglected urban spaces, fostering beauty and reclaiming areas for public benefit and enjoyment.

March 12 - Devin Partida

Aerial view of Honolulu, Hawaii coastline at dusk.

Honolulu's Iwilei Center Plans for Redevelopment Into Mixed-Use Space

Striving to expand affordable housing options for Oahu residents, Honolulu's Department of Land Management requests to redevelop the Iwilei Center into a mixed-use space.

March 12 - Spectrum News

Orange Biketown bike share bikes parked at station on sidewalk in Portland, Oregon,

Biketown Lives

Despite public perception of its decline, Portland’s bike share system is alive and well.

March 12 - Willamette Week

Quiet tree-lined street in Stockholm, Sweden in summer.

‘Stockholm Tree Pit’ Saves Dying Urban Trees

After noticing that two-thirds of its trees were dying, Stockholm developed a new planting method to protect trees surrounded by concrete.

March 12 - Reasons to Be Cheerful

Green Detroit public transit electric bus with high-rise modenr building in background.

Analysis: Just 5 Percent of Detroit Bus Stops Have Shelters

The city’s thousands of bus stops are sorely lacking in seating and shelters to protect riders from rain, snow, and sun.

March 12 - Bridge Detroit

Woman speaks at lectern in front of banner celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act in 2018.

Fair Housing Funding Cuts Open Door to Discrimination, Advocates Say

Federal cuts to grants for fair housing advocacy organizations could lead to ‘widespread’ housing discrimination as enforcement resources are reduced.

March 12 - Fast Company

Row of concrete Jersey barriers running down the middle of a multi-lane road.

‘Colorado Barrier’ Repurposes Old Tires for Road Safety

The recycled rubber barrier can protect pedestrians and people in cars on lower-speed streets.

March 12 - Equipment World

Older man and woman walking down sidewalk landscaped with bougainvillas next to a brick wall on a sunny day.

Study: Walkability Can Help Reduce Dementia Risk

Walkable neighborhoods offer natural opportunities to stay active and engaged with friends and neighbors, increasing residents’ chances of remaining mentally and physically healthy longer.

March 11 - CNU Public Square

Downtown Los Angeles, California skyline at sunset.

Empower LA: The LA2050 Grants Challenge

The 2025 LA2050 Grants Challenge invites organizations to become outreach partners and help mobilize Angelenos to vote on how $1 million in grants will be allocated to address key local issues like homelessness, income inequality, and park access.

March 11 - LA2050

Close-up of wrist with smart watch and other hand reaching for display.

Take a Walk: Why Step Count Is the Most Valuable Fitness Metric

Step count remains the most valuable fitness metric for longevity and well-being, offering a simple yet powerful way to track daily movement, reduce health risks, and promote active lifestyles without reliance on complex data or technology.

March 11 - WebMD

Close-up of musicians loading zone sign on Sixth Street in Austin, Texas at night with illuminated high-rise with pyramidal top in background.

SXSW Panel Addresses Housing Affordability for Artists

Musicians are increasingly hard-pressed to find affordable housing in Austin, a city known for its music scene.

March 11 - CultureMap Austin

Canadian flag in foreground with blurred Canadian Parliament building in background in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Has President Trump Met His Match?

Doug Ford, the no-nonsense premier of Canada's most populous province, Ontario, is taking on Trump where it hurts — making American energy more expensive.

March 11 - Toronto Star

Close-up of speed camera against blue sky.

Data Shows Chicago Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding, Crashes

Countering claims made by the Chicago Tribune that automated enforcement doesn’t improve safety, Streetsblog Chicago lays out the data showing how traffic safety fared in camera zones.

March 11 - Streetsblog Chicago

View of buildings of various heights and styles in New York City.

NYC Zoning Reform: Where Will It Have an Impact?

The zoning reform package dubbed ‘City of Yes’ will likely yield uneven results, with many of the lowest-density neighborhoods exempted from new regulations.

March 11 - Bloomberg CityLab