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Idaho Bills Limit New Bike Lanes, Sidewalks
Cities in the county surrounding Boise will have to prove a “secondary benefit” before adding bike lanes or sidewalks to road projects.
The Osage Nation’s Effort to Clean Up Abandoned Oil Wells
The Osage Nation is leading a complex and long-term initiative to identify, plug, and remediate thousands of orphaned oil wells on its reservation, protecting land, water, and community health for future generations.
Knoxville Ranked Best US City for People With Disabilities
An analysis of accessibility, affordability, healthcare access, and other metrics reveals the most disability-friendly U.S. cities.
FTA Allows Changes to Low or No Emission Grant Proposals
Grant recipients can change their proposals from zero-emission to low-emission projects, a move the FTA says will offer more flexibility to cities and transit providers.
A Vision for the Future: LA County Releases Draft Sustainability Plan
Los Angeles County has released the draft 2025 OurCounty Sustainability Plan — shaped by community input — and is inviting public feedback through August 22 to help guide the County’s path toward a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.
Honoring Elders: California Tribe Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is launching its first senior housing project in Los Angeles County, creating 26 affordable units to serve Native elders and address longstanding housing inequities.
Which San Diego County Cities Are Building New Housing?
Chula Vista permitted the most new housing units per capita, while El Cajon is adding the least.
Caltrans Plans $2 Billion Tunnel to Save Crumbling Coastal Highway
A roadway connecting Eureka and Crescent City is a lifeline for local residents, but its future is uncertain as rock slides force repeated closures.
Opinion: Minnesota ‘Buttonhook’ Project a ‘Highway Engineer’s Fever Dream’
Charles Marohn argues that building six new roundabouts to preserve access to big box stores and strip malls is an ineffective way to reduce traffic.
Kentucky Nonprofits Build ‘Higher Ground’ Homes
After destructive floods displaced thousands of Kentucky families, developers are building climate-resilient homes away from flood-prone areas.
Report: Proposed DC RENTAL Law Would Harm Black and Low-Income Residents
The proposal would speed up evictions, eliminate some protections for tenants, and exempt buildings from a law that requires tenants have first right of purchase.
Data Centers Threaten Western Water Supplies, Power Grids
The rapidly growing need for water to cool data centers is endangering one of the West’s most essential resources.
LA’s ‘Mobility Wallet’ Helps Bridge Transportation Gaps
The city gave 1,000 residents a $150 monthly transportation stipend that covered transit, bike share, ride hailing, and car rentals.
Half of Rural Texas Hospitals Could Close
Texas has lost 25 rural hospitals in the last two decades, more than any other state.
One Fifth of California Homes Owned by Investors
The state mirrors a national trend of investors buying up housing to rent.
PLANOPEDIA
What Is Artificial Intelligence?
Data-driven algorithms can help planners make more informed decisions, but the technology comes with its own risks of error, misuse, and built-in biases.
Oregon Governor Proposes Higher Gas Tax, Vehicle Fees to Fund ODOT
Gov. Kotel called a special legislative session in late August to address the budget gap at the state transportation department.
Analysis: Federal Budget Guts Housing Programs
Despite a small increase in the low-income housing tax incentive, deep cuts to other federal housing programs will likely exacerbate the housing crisis.
Data: Rent Dropping in ‘Pro-Housing’ Cities
Zoning deregulation seems to be having a strong impact on rent prices in some of the nation’s largest cities.
Tesla Announced Human-Assisted Robotaxi Launch in San Francisco — But State Regulators Say Otherwise
The electric carmaker appears to be both-sides-ing its impending launch, telling regulators it will have human drivers on board while touting the project as ‘robotaxis’ to investors.
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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.
