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Public Options Needed for San Diego's Worst-in-Nation Homeless Shelter Shortage
San Diego has the fewest number of beds for homeless per capita in the nation and must directly intervene to increase the stock of both temporary and permanent beds, according to planning activist Murtaza Baxamusa.
New York City Debuts Regional Mapping Tool
The Metro Region Explorer allows the public new kinds of understanding about the city of New York and how it fits into the surrounding region.
A Geography of Aging in the U.S.
Peter Rogerson crunches the numbers on 50 years of demographic shifts.
Elon Musk's 'Personal Rapid Transit' Plans Panned By Critics
The "Loop" is the latest manifestation of Elon Musk's transportation fantasies, offering "personal rapid transit" to and from anywhere in Los Angeles without any congestion or cost.
A Public Service Announcement to Explain Newfangled Bike Infrastructure
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation set up a website to explain the new rules of the multi-modal road.
First-Of-Its-Kind Artist Housing Project Moving Forward in St. Louis
An innovative project in St. Louis' will revitalize the underinvested Gravois Park neighborhood while delivering housing options to creative types.
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Redfin CEO Laments Frustrated Homebuyers, Low Inventory
The U.S. has become a "landlord nation," says Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. His analysis: fiercely-defended restrictive local zoning laws have cut off supply, dividing those who own from those who rent.
High-Rise Proposal Next to Brownstone Brooklyn Sparks Debate
80 Flatbush, a major high-rise development combining apartments, offices, and community amenities, lies at the center of ongoing debate between YIMBYs and neighborhood character advocates.
Philadelphia's Eviction Task Force Releases Action Plan
The housing crisis is the eviction crisis. Philadelphia is taking action.
Addressing 'Reverse White Flight' in Chicago
A new report from the Urban Institute and the Metropolitan Planning Council looks at ways to fight perpetual segregation as Chicago's affluent white population booms.
Maryland's Floods a Terrible Tragedy, and a Sign of More to Come
The sprawling, asphalt communities of U.S. cities, built as a result of mid-20th century planning, will meet terrible consequences during the extreme weather events of climate change.
Some Fire Departments Are Supporting Change for the Sake of Safer Streets
A few pioneering fire departments are making room for safety (while demanding less space) on city streets.
Seattle's Popular Capitol Hill Neighborhood Getting New Design Guidelines
The new guidelines will allow for new design decisions in a neighborhood undergoing rapid change.
Beyond Headways: 5 Problems Hobbling Public Transit Systems
As more attention is paid to the struggles of U.S. public transit systems, some factors are getting less attention than others.
Pittsburgh to Oakland BRT Makes Adjustments, Keeps Moving Forward
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is expected to submit a proposal for a $199.5 million electric bus rapid transit system for federal funding.
Residential Traffic Calming Project Hits Roadblocks in D.C.
Concerns about congestion or parking aren't the only obstacles to street reconfiguration projects intended to improve traffic safety.
Hyperloop Planning Underway in Colorado
Very preliminary studies are underway in Colorado about what it would take to build a 360-mile Hyperloop system in the Denver region.
Oregon's 86 Opportunity Zones Include 'High Rent' Districts in Portland
Oregon is the latest state to join the nascent federal program, which is designed to stimulate investment in distressed areas.
St. Paul Seeks State Money for Parking Garage
The state of Minnesota is disinclined, so far, to pay for the project, but St. Paul officials are looking to invest big money to replace a large parking garage in the downtown entertainment district.
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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.
