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Patagonia, environmental groups revive old legal fights against new cuts to Utah monuments
White House says Trump ‘rightsized’ Bears Ears.
Through ‘questionable’ means,Trump is paying to make offshore wind power disappear
The East Coast is in need of renewable energy, but wind farm developers face permit revocations and stop-work orders from the Trump administration.
SEPTA receives $13.3 million to replace fire-prone train cars
The transit agency said it could be seven years before the replacement train cars come to Philadelphia.
California will reserve 369 miles of roadway for Olympic athletes, coaches and officials
The permit-only roadway will connect the Olympic Village to companion sites around L.A. County, and includes major roads such as Sunset Boulevard.
Amtrak announces new ‘System Expansion Committee’
The five initial members will oversee the expansion of rail service and the development of sustainable funding strategies.
House’s stopgap bill would reduce passenger rail investment by 83%
The bill would also lessen surface level public transit investment by 20% and eliminate the advance appropriations provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
California invests $2.7 billion in over 150 transportation projects
The fund allocates money to transit upgrades and safety improvements to streets surrounding schools, among other ventures.
The future of architecture education according to 25 deans and directors
Interviews with architecture academic leadership revealed themes of adaptation, public engagement and climate resilience.
Google will fund removal of 2000 acres of trees in Oklahoma to save water while building new data center
The company has invested $30 million into projects intended to address Oklahoma’s water shortage.
Federal audit accuses Buffalo housing authority of of not adequately addressing lead-based paint hazards in public housing
BMHA did not report three confirmed cases of Buffalo children with elevated levels of lead in their blood, the report alleges.
Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority
The new leadership will preserve all previous services and bus and train operators.
California lawmakers approve bill that would shield housing, sports arena project from environmental lawsuits
The bill passed the Assembly with 72 votes out of a possible 80 and later cleared the Senate on a unanimous vote.
NYC residents are using TikTok to alert Mandami of city infrastructure problems — and it’s working
The format went viral after a NYC resident posted a video of two potholes and found them paved within hours.
Trump speeds up environmental review for Alaska oil pipeline
The Bureau of Land Management is also only accepting public comment on the project for 15 days, far fewer than the usual 30 to 60.
After 40 years, Southern California’s longest multi-use trail halfway to completion
The next phase of construction will begin in mid-2027.
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A book summit just for planners
This October, the Booked on Planning podcast is hosting its first ever summit in celebration of all things related to publishing and planning.
Three agencies expanding on-demand transit
Multiple states across America increasing access to flexible public transportation.
Trump aims to give part of Yosemite to private developer
The unprecedented move would be the first time the federal government has given national park land to private developers.
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Book review: 'Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America’s Most Overlooked Resource'
Far more than mere ribbons of concrete, author Michael Pollack argues that it's time we treat sidewalks as what they are: one of the most complex — and vital — pieces social infrastructure on earth.
Rhode Island the second state to ban “scorched-earth” covenants on grocery stores
City officials hope the move will bring more grocery stores to towns with limited access.
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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.
