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Train on the Moon? US to Explore Lunar Railway
Program proponents say this “visionary” endeavor “heralds a new era of human presence and economic activity beyond Earth.”
Southern California Rail Service Resumes After Landslide
The corridor has been closed multiple times in the past year as erosion and landslides put coastal rail infrastructure in jeopardy.
How Climate Change Drives Bigger Wildfires
In many places, climate change is creating ideal conditions for fires to grow larger and more destructive.
Deconstructing Office-to-Residential Conversions in Seattle
In a two-part inquiry in GeekWire, Chuck Wolfe looks at clearing the path to office-to-residential conversions and the complex path beyond.
Power Demand is Surging in US
The U.S. has entered a new power paradigm according to a new energy analysis that warns of unprecedented new demands for power, largely from “new manufacturing, industrial, and data center facilities,” and the grid is not prepared for the surge.
When High-Tech Cars Increase Road Risk
An overreliance on ‘partial automation’ can make drivers less attentive.
Draft Plan Takes Aim at Downtown DC Revitalization
The plan calls for policies that support adaptive reuse, new housing construction, and improved public parks and facilities.
New Jersey Law Clarifies Local Housing Needs
Cities will be required to submit plans for creating sufficient affordable housing under a new state law.
Guerilla Urbanism: Small Interventions, Big Impact
Citizen-led projects can lead to broader changes — if cities will listen.
Public Transit Could Link Denver to Red Rocks Amphitheater
The venue, located just outside the city, currently lacks transit access.
Opinion: Getting New York City’s Congestion Pricing Right
Improved transit service could make a major difference in how the program is received by New Yorkers.
Reimagining a Major Philly Street for People, Not Cars
The Ben Franklin Parkway was originally designed as a bucolic escape from the city. It could be that way again.
Report: Las Vegas, Houston Top List of Least Affordable Cities
The report assesses the availability of affordable rental units for low-income households.
How New Federal Rule Could Impact EV Adoption
An adjustment to federal pollution limits will require a greater share of low-carbon vehicles, but the rule also gives automakers some flexibility in deploying electric and hybrid cars.
‘Micro-Apartment’ Trend Underscores Housing Crisis
SROs are making a comeback under a new name as the housing supply remains strained and costs soar.
NHTSA to Introduce New Female Crash Test Dummy
Modern crash test dummies have advanced features that account for different body types and genders, but government regulators have been slow to adopt the technology.
California Lawmakers Push Transit Funding Bill
The proposed legislation would also encourage consolidation of regional transit systems.
How to Improve Transit Accessibility
Over 13 million Americans face mobility challenges that limit their travel experience.
California Native Tribe to Co-Manage National Park Land
A historic agreement returns 125 acres — a fraction of the tribe’s historic lands — that will be used to build a cultural center and park facilities.
WHO Resource Database Links Planning and Public Health
The directory aims to help governments and organizations improve planning practices to build healthier, more resilient communities.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
