The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

As climate change, the pandemic, and a historic housing crisis continue to impact the nation, experts weigh in on the issues that could shape the future of the built environment in 2022.

January 13 - Brookings

A 1971 effort to quantify the city's values and design goals reflects many of the same priorities that planners and residents face today.

January 13 - San Francisco Chronicle

Governor Newsom has urged the state to give residents a 'gas tax holiday' by avoiding this summer's pending increase in the state's fuel tax.

January 13 - KTLA

Awarding federal funding via competitive grants could block grant opportunities for communities that need them the most.

January 13 - Governing

More details on the state of Massachusetts' game changing "Housing Choice" program are now available.

January 13 - Metropolitan Area Planning Council

A unique partnership will offer tools and resources for protecting urban parks from the effects of climate change.

January 13 - Central Park Climate Lab

Looking for traffic safety improvements while responding to 2020's Black Lives Matter protests, Seattle has spent much of the past two years implementing a Safe System approach to move closer to its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities.

January 12 - The Urbanist

As e-commerce boomed and people sought outdoor shopping and dining options, the pandemic accelerated the decline of massive, merchandise-oriented retail spaces and indoor malls.

January 12 - Bisnow

An analysis of New York's 34th Avenue shows substantial reductions in crashes and injuries, strengthening the body of evidence supporting car-free streets.

January 12 - Streetsblog New York City

Trees are vanishing from the San Jose, California cityscape. The city has a plan to reverse the damage, but significant challenges stand in the way of progress.

January 12 - The Mercury News

The California State Legislature will again consider a bill that would remove protections for municipal golf courses in the state, making it easier to rezone public golf properties for housing.

January 12 - California Globe

The nation's second-largest transit system—and one of its newest—persists in the face of a host of challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

January 12 - Governing

Data from Chicago reaffirms the efficacy of speed cameras at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

January 12 - Streetsblog Chicago

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Building a framework of understanding for the year to come.

January 12 - James Brasuell

The Port of Humboldt has proposed a plan to modernize its facilities to accommodate offshore wind energy production, hoping to stimulate the local economy and create sustainable jobs.

January 11 - Inside Climate News

A 3.5-mile long greenway will bring trails, recreational facilities, and open space to Ontario, in San Bernardino County, California.

January 11 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

An agreement between two rail companies would create a connection between Michigan and Ontario, improve passenger rail service in the Midwest, and add new lines in Louisiana and Texas.

January 11 - WXYZ

A policy released by the California Department of Transportation in December will require Complete Streets elements in all state road projects.

January 11 - Streetsblog California

A proposed bill in the Washington state legislature that would legalize more multi-family housing in the state could add hundreds of thousands of units to the state's strained housing stock.

January 11 - Sightline

Transportation experts warn that mandatory helmet laws for shared e-scooters could cripple the nascent industry and discourage casual rides.

January 11 - Smart Cities Dive