The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Homeowners in Atlanta might be eligible for $9 million in forgivable loans for home improvements if they meet the requirements of a new anti-displacement plan from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

March 23 - Next City

The real estate market in Manhattan is pushing towers to new heights and new dimensions.

March 23 - The B1M

Phoenix is growing, it's now America's fifth largest city, but its water supply is shrinking.

March 22 - The Guardian

Two major grocery store companies announced bankruptcy this week, sparking fears that the "retail apocalypse" has expanded to food retailers.

March 22 - The Washington Post

A Seattle Times columnist says it's time to ban cars from the congested and dangerous South Lake Union street.

March 22 - The Seattle Times

Though a handful of recent articles predicted "peak Silicon Valley," new numbers show the region is still producing lots of good jobs and attracting plenty of venture capital.

March 22 - Bloomberg View

Salvation Army grocery stores opening across the United States will provide lower income families with better access to healthy foods.

March 22 - Modern Cities

Several dockless bike companies have continued to operate on the streets of Coronado, California, despite the city's decision not to permit the business.

March 22 - San Diego Union Tribune

Thousands of homes in the city were found to be underused and subject to a vacancy tax.

March 22 - The Guardian

A recent debate in Washington, D.C. echoed common concerns about the planning process in cities around the country.

March 22 - Greater Greater Washington

One in ten Chicago homes is currently underwater, more than double the national average.

March 22 - Crain's Chicago Business

Secretary Ben Carson's vision for the Department of Housing and Urban Development focuses on a new workforce development program called EnVision Centers.

March 22 - Urban Institute

Limebike and Bird are mobility companies currently offering ride share for electric scooters in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, respectively.

March 21 - City Lab

Congressional leaders agreed to include $540 million, not the original $900+million that could be used for the Hudson River tunnel project, in the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill. President Trump is opposed to any Gateway funding.

March 21 - Politico New Jersey

The former CEO of Uber, a highly controversial figure in urbanism circles, is still trying to influence the future of the built environment in a new post as CEO of a real estate investment startup.

March 21 - Recode

After viewing the videos taken by two cameras equipped in the Uber autonomous vehicle that fatally struck 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg on Sunday, the chief concluded the crash was difficult to avoid. Also, lessons on the crash from David Leonhardt.

March 21 - San Francisco Chronicle

The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board pushes against a proposed bill that increases City Council oversight of new bike lanes. Traffic calming, the Inquirer argues, requires a citywide approach.

March 21 - The Philadelphia Inquirer - Philly.com

Freeing buses from congestion and protecting pedestrians from speeding cars are two of the goals expressed by the Central City in Motion planning process.

March 21 - The Oregonian

Blue Cross will pay $18 million for a six-year sponsorship of the Boston-area bikeshare system formerly known as Hubway.

March 21 - Boston Business Journal

Check the fuel source before making any assumptions.

March 21 - World Economic Forum