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Researchers Digitally Reconstruct Lost NYC Free Black Village
Central Park rests on the remains of a displaced village built by free Black Americans in the 1820s.
How Copenhagen Became a ‘Sponge City’
The Danish capital is implementing a massive, multi-pronged strategy to build resilience against flooding and shore up water supplies during drought periods.
California’s Cap and Trade Program Up in the Air
The state’s carbon trading program is being attacked as ineffective from one side and overly onerous from the other.
California Law Delays Bike Parking Requirements
A state law that delays new building code updates after the destructive Eaton and Palisades fires means bike advocates won’t see meaningful changes to bike parking rules for at least two years.
Chicago Transit Authority Plans to Banish ‘Ghost Buses’
The CTA is implementing changes to its tracking technology that will more accurately display bus arrival times and track bus reroutes and delays.
Texas City to Test Waste Heat-to-Water Generation System
The technology harnesses waste heat to produce clean drinking water.
Denver Transit Agency Will Subsidize First Mile of Shared Scooter Trips
A pilot program seeks to address the problem of transit access by paying for the first mile of trips to and from two light rail stations.
Opinion: NYC Daylighting Law Would Double as Flood Protection
How a proposed law banning parking in the 20’ of curb next to an intersection throughout NYC would improve road safety and free up space for rain gardens and other green infrastructure.
Report: Florida Affordable Housing Law Needs Changes to Create ‘Durable Pipeline’
The Live Local Act offers incentives to developers who build affordable housing, but a patchwork of local enforcement means it’s not reaching its full potential.
MPO Boards Don’t Reflect Their Constituencies
Metropolitan planning organizations make important transportation planning decisions, but their memberships often don’t reflect their region’s demographics.
20,000 San Francisco Homes Stalled in Construction Pipeline
Despite getting permits as long as a decade ago, thousands of proposed housing units are still waiting to be built.
St. Louis Nonprofit Builds Housing for Struggling Artists
The St. Louis Art Place Initiative purchases city-owned vacant properties and rehabilitates them, offering homeownership opportunities to local artists.
NYC Subway Has Safest Month Ever
The city’s subway system is seeing increased ridership and a sharp drop in crime a year after the MTA implemented new security measures.
Miami Adds New TOD Incentive
Developers can apply for a land use variance for housing projects within half a mile to one mile of rail stations, but the complex process means few are likely to take advantage of the program.
The Matchmakers Bringing Churches and Developers Together
Several groups are serving as mediators for faith-based development, helping congregations access funding, navigate long-term development processes, and avoid developer exploitation.
Spokane Updates its Complete Streets Policy
Mayor Lisa Brown signed a revised version of the city’s Complete Streets framework that more closely aligns with state law and the city’s municipal code.
Sacramento Isn’t Giving up on Rainbow Crosswalks
A city program will fund artist-created crosswalks near two elementary schools as part of its effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
How Disgust Shapes Perceptions of Density
A new study reveals a telling link between an individual’s disgust sensitivity and how they respond to urban density.
The Best Complete Streets Policies in the US, Ranked
San Antonio and Nashville top the list, with most large cities not making an appearance in the top 40.
5 Cities Where Congestion Pricing is Working
New York City is the latest in a string of global cities to launch successful congestion pricing schemes.
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The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
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.
