The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

As the economists would say: Americans are less mobile than ever. What does this mean for the economy?

September 15 - indeed blog

A new book by a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist digs into the consequences of a society driven by the automobile.

September 15 - The New York Times

In 1851 the City of Seattle could have been a vastly different place if alternative development decisions had been made that took the original inhabitants, nature, and topography into consideration.

September 14 - Crosscut

With pubs across the country closing at an alarming rate, communities across England are using a recently adopted law to save their local pubs.

September 14 - The Spectator

Since transportation agencies decided to make carpool lanes available for non-carpoolers (toll-paying solo drivers or electric vehicles), they've become congested in some metro areas, which can violate federal conditions on their use.

September 14 - Stateline

The year-long program will begin in November, laying a foundation for a national carbon market.

September 14 - CleanTechnica

After nine years of controversy, the District's first zoning revamp since 1958 is officially on the books.

September 14 - Washington City Paper

The new exam is required nationwide for commercial use of drones.

September 14 - Quartz

The weekend's celebrations of the new Cincinnati Bell Connector drew quite a crowd.

September 14 - Urban Cincy

Cleveland is a thought leader in bulldozing houses, according to a recent op-ed on Cleveland.com, but it's time to imagine a new paradigm.

September 14 - Cleveland.com

The names and faces occupying decision-making positions in the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization do not reflect the names and faces of the people they are meant to represent.

September 14 - Streetsblog USA

Recent analysis shows that Americans are less willing to pay extra for large houses. It's information best viewed skeptically, but it's also worth considering why this trend has finally, semmingly swung the other way.

September 14 - City Observatory

Americans are growing more apprehensive about their housing security.

September 13 - CityLab

The chief policy officer of Google's Sidewalk Labs proposes six first principles of urbanism to frame the potential impact of technology on urban environments.

September 13 - Sidewalk Talk

Before last night's Monday Night Football game, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority reported that they'd only sold 11 season passes to the 49ers Express Train. To cover costs, the goal had been to sell 2,500.

September 13 - NBC Bay Area

The shared street concept is being tested in Chicago, with goals of spurring economic development, allowing new and flexible use of public spaces, and increasing pedestrian safety.

September 13 - Chicago Tribune

We often think of plazas as rectangular spaces, but unique geometries can create unexpected delight when a few simple criteria are met.

September 13 - PlaceShakers

The National Trust for Historic Preservation's ReUrbanism initiative has hit the ground running.

September 13 - The Architect's Newspaper

With record amounts of gasoline burned by America's passenger vehicle fleet which is increasing composed of light trucks rather than cars, and with Americans driving record distances, The Washington Post argues it's time for a carbon tax.

September 13 - The Washington Post - Editorial

The city of Dallas is rolling out a new "parking-meter app" this week, but larger changes could be looming in the future.

September 13 - Dallas News