The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

FEATURE

The demographic changes of the last few years give city planners and urban designers an opportunity to reimagine how public spaces can most effectively promote public health, wellbeing, and equity.

February 23 - Douglas C. Smith

With many cities and local jurisdictions using zoning codes to slow housing development, policymakers at the state level are taking action to increase the housing supply.

February 23 - Urban Institute

The Regional Housing Needs Assessment drama continues in California.

February 22 - San Francisco Chronicle

In many rural and suburban Washington state communities, children who walk or bike to school don’t have access to safe, adequate pedestrian facilities.

February 22 - The Seattle Times

Terrible news about the financial situation at one of L.A.’s most prominent homeless service providers broke earlier this month.

February 22 - Los Angeles Times

A proposal to bury a Dallas freeway may not be the best way forward for the area’s residents.

February 22 - The Dallas Morning News

Some of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country are also the ones building the most new housing.

February 22 - Bloomberg CityLab

MTA leadership has decided all-door boarding will lead to fare evasion and isn’t willing to adopt a program that was already well underway.

February 22 - StreetsBlog NYC

BLOG POST

Induced demand is a popular concept among urbanists, but does its pervasiveness obscure the true costs of mobility?

February 22 - Steven Polzin

Trains will arrive at shorter intervals during rush hours on the line’s busiest days.

February 22 - WTOP

Extreme heat events like the ‘heat dome’ that baked Southern California last summer kill a disproportionate number of people experiencing homelessness, who have fewer resources to protect themselves from the scorching sun.

February 21 - Los Angeles Times

Mayor London Breed’s newest proposal for revitalizing downtown San Francisco faces some sharp criticism for offering no new solutions after the city failed to deliver on goals and recommendations made in 2020.

February 21 - Mission Local

A bill that would allow Colorado cities to enact rent stabilization policies is under discussion again, with some tweaks.

February 21 - Colorado Public Radio

Local governments can apply for part of a $5 million program aimed at helping them identify appropriate sites, preserve affordable housing, and build more housing near transit.

February 21 - Route Fifty

FEATURE

The days and weeks since the arrival of Covid-19 have been filled with so much noise about the future, it’s been difficult to distinguish between big stories and frivolous distractions. Planetizen is here to help.

February 21 - James Brasuell

New research assesses the potential implications of reduced car ownership on the design of roads and communities.

February 21 - The Washington Post

The Boston Globe’s editorial board calls on the city to take on citywide zoning reform to boost housing construction and revitalize areas that have faced historical underinvestment.

February 21 - The Boston Globe

BLOG POST

Does the work of Jane Jacobs support restrictive zoning?

February 21 - Michael Lewyn

The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) just approved approximately $51.83 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California.

February 20 - California Department of Fish and Wildlife

A new study indicates that improving access to extracurricular activities (EA) may help address the growing mental health needs of children and caregivers.

February 20 - Academic Pediatrics