The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The long-awaited tolling of the new Highway 99 tunnel, which replaced the Alaskan Way Viaduct earlier this year, starts today.

November 9 - The Seattle Times

A satirical piece published by McSweeney's calls attention to the remaining work to done in building a truly accessible built environment.

November 9 - McSweeney's

The Senate Minority Leader's plan calls for federal grants to subsidize electric vehicle purchases, build out charging infrastructure, and retool automotive manufacturing.

November 8 - The New York Times

A case study in development proposals not matching planning ambitions on the Delaware River Waterfront in Philadelphia.

November 8 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The New York Times notes the gentrification of Fort Greene, but caters to the people would looking for places to live in the neighborhood.

November 8 - The New York Times

The city worked with the owners of an apartment building to maintain lower rents so longtime residents would not be displaced after renovations.

November 8 - Detroit Free Press

A trio of housing reforms would allow increases in housing density and make anti-displacement a policy priority in Portland, Oregon.

November 8 - The Oregonian

Pittsburgh-area residents are finding numerous ways to celebrate a bus's misfortune.

November 8 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Toronto approved a ten-year poverty reduction strategy in 2015, but the policies and programs included in that plan still require budgetary commitments.

November 8 - The Star

In 2017, Metro Transit in the Twin Cities raised fares but also started a program for low-income riders to help ease the burden of travel costs.

November 8 - Pioneer Press

Two jokes in one: The Onion reports a totally fake news story about New York builds a super expensive fake subway station just to bust fare evaders.

November 8 - The Onion

With concerns about gentrification sometimes, and in some places, dominating the discussion, it can be difficult to advocate for revitalization.

November 8 - Shelterforce

An elevated highway destroyed an African American community in Syracuse, New York. Is just removing it enough?

November 7 - The Washington Post

A plan to divert water to farmers in California, released at the end of October, would allow for the annihilation of winter-run Chinook Salmon.

November 7 - East Bay Express

Over a quarter of city blocks lack sidewalk infrastructure. An advocacy project to reduce traffic speeds and increase pedestrian safety on these streets has evolved into a city-funded program.

November 7 - Next City

The city of Las Vegas has approved a law that prohibits the homeless from camping in large swaths of the city. The measure provoked the opposition on most of the public in attendance at a City Council hearing this week.

November 7 - Las Vegas Sun

While much attention is focused on new technologies, the potential of existing transportation modes has never been fully realized.

November 7 - Slate

Along with a commitment to produce more affordable housing, Washington D.C. is making general amendments to its Comprehensive Plan. The result may be more "honesty" and nuance around housing.

November 7 - Greater Greater Washington

The Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion to improve signal prioritization for the sake of light rail transit on the Expo Line where it operates in city streets.

November 7 - Streetsblog LA

The Ohio Department of Transportation is gathering public input for the "Access Ohio 2045" long-range transportation plan.

November 7 - Cincinnati Public Radio