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NYC e-bike injury study highlights 'critical infrastructure deficiencies'
The sharp rise in e-mobility injuries points to a need for safer roads, not more punitive laws.
Austin uses satellite data to find gaps in its tree canopy
Layering tree data, heat risk and demographics information is helping the city implement its Climate Equity Plan.
Dallas transit to invest up to $71.5M in upgraded bus shelters
The new shelters will feature solar-powered lighting and materials designed to protect riders from extreme weather.
Boston's 'sliver lots' could yield over 1,500 affordable homes
The city has identified over 500 vacant parcels suitable for infill housing.
How one Arlington YIMBY used 'homebrew econometrics' to lobby for density
An upzoning proposal for Pentagon City could bring in an additional $8 million to $11 million in tax revenue.
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Legislating for data centers — an interactive tour
The rapid growth of a brand new industry with massive resource needs has left cities and states across the country scrambling to figure out how to approach policymaking. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Las Vegas-area development promises over 900 homes below market price
The master-planned Henderson community promises a variety of home types and parks, trails and other amenities.
Where have all the public benches gone?
Public seating can be an indicator of broader trends in who gets to use public space — and how.
Houston's pedestrian promenade on track to be ready for World Cup crowds
The city is transforming seven downtown blocks along a light rail line into a car-free zone focused on outdoor dining and entertainment.
APA conference draws 4,000 urban planners to Detroit this weekend
The annual conference brings together planners for a weekend of panels, discussions and tours.
High housing costs force more seniors to live with roommates
Interest in shared living has risen fastest among Americans over 50.
Miami promised a 'Better Bus Network.' Riders say it hasn't delivered.
Ridership on Miami-Dade Transit dropped by 2%-10% every month between October and December 2025.
Finland opens world's longest multimodal, car-free bridge
The last of three new Crown Bridges connects island suburbs with Helsinki's city center via walking and biking paths and a light rail system.
'Grocery-to-housing' developer wants to bring 415 units of senior housing to Oakland Trader Joe's site
The proposal is using California's density bonus and other laws to sidestep potential local opposition.
LA authorizes $9.5M for sidewalk repairs around Olympic venues
The city is hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.
Tucson plans to keep free transit despite budget shortfall
Tucson's buses have been fare-free since March 2020.
Study: States approved 90% of renewable energy projects between 2018 and 2024
Ohio had the highest rejection rate for wind and solar proposals.
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10 urbanist video games that aren’t Sim City
Sim City may have inspired an entire generation of urban planners — but these games have perfected the art of city-building simulation.
Portland approved a record number of homes last year — but far fewer got built
The bulk of new permits are part of large projects that may never actually get built.
California 'strongly encourages' coastal city to fast-track farmworker housing
The state wants Half Moon Bay to approve a farmworker housing project initially proposed in 2022.
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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.
