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Does Historic Preservation Really Define a “Successful” City?
One common argument against new housing is that a successful city is an historic city. The data says otherwise.
Walking Paths as Everyday Infrastructure
Walking paths are simple yet transformative features in parks that promote health, equity, and community connection, proving that small investments can deliver lasting benefits.
LA’s ‘Living Shorelines’ Get $5.1M Boost
L.A. County is investing in dune restoration and nature-based shoreline projects at Zuma, Redondo, and Dockweiler beaches to protect the coast and keep beaches accessible for communities.
How a San Francisco Land Trust is Preserving Affordable Housing for Artists
The Artist Space Trust has received $10 million in properties bequeathed by artists that will become permanently affordable housing.
Trump Plans Takeover of DC's Union Station
USDOT says it will take over management duties for the commercial spaces managed by Amtrak since last year and address the building’s infrastructure needs.
The Florida Cities Risking Everything to Save Rainbow Sidewalks
Gov. DeSantis has threatened to withhold state transportation funding and remove local leaders who don’t comply with an order to remove painted crosswalks.
Maryland Transit System to Ban Code of Conduct Violators
Passengers who harass or assault other riders could face permanent bans from the system per a new Rider Code of Conduct.
Maui Wildfire Recovery, Two Years On
Two years after the Lahaina and Kula wildfires, hundreds of homes are under construction and community resilience is strong, though many survivors remain displaced and long to return home.
Boston Bets on Ferries as a Solution to Traffic
The T’s ferry system served 1.4 million passengers last year — and that number is growing.
Poll: 2/3 of Virginians Don’t Trust Local Governments to Address Housing Crisis
Three-quarters of residents say the state needs to do more to address housing supply and affordability.
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When Lewis Mumford Came to Santa Fe
Urbanist Lewis Mumford visited Santa Fe in 1962–63, and four conversational essays followed. Mumford’s observations are still relevant today.
Clovis, California Doubles Free Transit System
The Central Valley town is relaunching its free bus system with an expanded fleet and new cross-town lines.
San Diego County Picks Housing Over Wildfire Safety
The county’s planning commission approved a 453-unit housing development that neighbors worry could become a trap for residents during a fire evacuation.
‘Grätzloasen’: The Urban Oases Vienna Pays its Citizens to Build
The Austrian capital offers grants of up to 5,000 Euros to residents who want to build their own parklets in curbside parking spaces.
Brooklyn Built 3,700 Homes in 6 Months — and It’s Nowhere Near Done
Since its rezoning in 2004, downtown Brooklyn has added close to 27,000 new housing units.
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In Planning, the Possibilities With AI are High. So are the Stakes.
Planning history tells us that public trust is both fragile and essential. With AI, the time to set the right course is now.
Akron's Multimillion Dollar Bet on Parks
The Ohio city invested $17 million to revitalize a downtown park. It seems to be working.
Feds Pause Baltimore Red Line Permits
The MTA says it is committed to continuing work on the light rail project, but the pause signals a potential shift in federal funding for the east-west line.
Is Regional Planning the Answer to Connecticut’s Housing Crisis?
City governments are countering a proposed state law with their own strategy for building more housing.
LA Opposes California Bill to add Housing Next to Transit Hubs
In a narrow vote, the city council voted to oppose SB79, a bill that would bypass local zoning laws to allow denser development near transit stops.
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
