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Chicago residents love their 'concrete beach'
A concrete seawall is a popular swimming and sunbathing location for locals.
Amazon's Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene
The car did not register the thick smoke as it drove into a fire scene.
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When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
Meeting data center power demands will mean building more transmission lines and acquiring more land to put them on.
San Diego could raise fares for North County buses and trolleys
A SANDAG committee voted to raise single-ride fares from $2.50 to $3.
Texas AI study links disparate data sets to identify dangerous road segments
A new study combines multiple data sources to assess roadway risks.
Data centers are booming near the West's fastest-shrinking lakes
Years of drought, water diversion and climate change have caused Western lakes to shrink dramatically.
Over half of Colorado's energy now comes from renewables
In the first quarter of 2026, renewables made up 53% of Colorado's electricity, up from 43% in 2025.
Biking in Paris grew by 240% in 5 years
The city saw a significant rise in bike use thanks to data-driven policy changes.
Arlington's 'pop-up park' activates a vacant plaza
Third spaces don't have to be permanent.
Vacant lots in south Dallas are giving way to affordable housing
A land use analysis found that Dallas could increase tax revenue and close resource gaps if it invests in vacant lot redevelopment.
Detroit greenway brings revival — and fears of displacement
The planned Joe Louis Greenway is already bringing change to the neighborhoods near it.
DC's robotaxi bill stays silent on accessibility
A 24-page bill addresses safety, permitting and consumer rights — but fails to mention wheelchairs or accessible vehicles.
Amtrak expands $10 'Night Owl Fares' on Northeast Corridor
Passengers can buy $10-30 tickets for overnight trips between all Northeast Corridor destinations.
NYC 'Rental Ripoff' report calls for crackdown on negligent landlords
The report outlines strategies for empowering renters and transferring properties from 'low-road' landlords to those who focus on improved tenant outcomes.
Boulder City appeals BLM approval of data center on public land
The data center's developer previously applied for a permit to build a solar farm, a project Boulder officials say is a far cry from the more energy-intensive data center now being proposed.
30 of the world's worst bike lanes
A visual tour of uncomfortable, useless and downright dangerous 'bike infrastructure.'
How policy changes helped Minneapolis beat rent inflation
Despite a boom in population, Minneapolis has managed to keep rents relatively steady through a combination of legislative action and private investment.
Uber promises to bring robotaxis to Houston in 2027
Nuro, an Uber partner, has received permits to test its self-driving cars in Texas and California.
Miami-Dade budget proposes draining rail fund, bus service cuts
The county mayor says the diversion of rail funds is necessary to prevent deeper service cuts.
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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.
