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What the Data Center Boom Means for Planners
It’s tempting to write off the havoc that data centers are wreaking in communities across the country as an IT problem. The truth? It’s a planning problem.
Can Robotaxis Handle London's Famously Tangled Streets?
Black Cab drivers say autonomous cars won’t be able to handle London’s unique conditions.
Report: Dallas Has Just 6 Affordable Homes for Every 10 Middle-income Households
The city’s affordable housing stock is rapidly disappearing.
Austin Light Rail Project Begins Work, Could Open in 2033
The Austin Transit Partnership awarded a contract for pre-construction activities for a 10-mile light rail line.
New Federal Rules Require Comprehensive State Plans for Truck Parking
States will now have to inventory and account for truck parking facilities on freight corridors.
After San Diego Installed a Protected Bike Lane, Ridership More Than Doubled — and Hasn’t Stopped Growing.
“When people feel safe, they ride.”
Austin Removes 3 Decorative Crosswalks After Feds Shut Down Safety Study
The crosswalks, two of which were painted with rainbow colors, were part of a safety study canceled by the FHWA in November.
Chicago Saw Fewest Road Deaths in a Decade in 2025
The city’s progress on its Vision Zero goals is threatened by a potential loss of bond funding.
Almost Half of US Roads are Locally Owned, but Receive Just 16% of Federal Funds. Local Leaders Want That to Change.
A coalition of state and local officials is calling on Congress to change how federal transportation funds are allocated to give local governments more control.
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Transit Scheduling 101: Never Cheat the Layover!
Letting drivers take their bathroom break keeps buses running on time, prevents burnout, and might even save the world from tech-fueled social entropy. Why risk it?!
California Seals 21 Urban Oil Wells in South LA After Decades of Activism
The permanent closure of a long-troubled South Los Angeles oil site marks a hard-fought victory for residents and underscores the growing urgency of addressing hazardous idle wells in communities nationwide.
Houston Nonprofit Plants its Millionth Tree
Trees for Houston works with private and public landowners to distribute trees across the city and help restore Houston’s shrinking tree canopy.
Why “Full Buses are a Car Commuter’s Dream”
Even a 5-10% drop in cars on the road can dramatically ease congestion, making healthy transit systems a win-win for transit users and drivers alike.
Boston Launches AI-assisted ‘Curb Lab’
A new digital project will help the city manage curb space and offer parking information to the public.
FEATURE
The Parking Lot Maternity Leave
New parenthood is the stress test of suburbia. I’ve learned the hard way just how spectacularly it fails.
Mamdani Criticized for Continuing Homeless Sweeps
The mayor previously pledged to end the practice of clearing unhoused encampments, calling prior mayor Adams’ strategy a failure.
San Diego Wants to Lower Speed Limits in School Zones, High-risk Corridors
New state laws allow cities to reduce speed limits in high-risk zones.
Spokane Zoning Bill Would Ban Detention Centers in the City
Two proposed city ordinances would prevent federal immigration authorities from using city property for detention facilities.
Seattle Social Housing Tax on Highest-paid Jobs Will Bring in Close to $115 Million in First Year
A 5 percent tax on the highest-paying jobs has brought in twice as much new revenue for social housing as originally predicted.
Oregon Requires Energy-efficient Heat Pumps in New Housing
A new state law is expected to save residents an average of $125 per month on energy costs.
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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.
