The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The 25-unit development is part of a growing ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ movement to build housing on properties owned by faith-based organizations.

January 19 - KPBS

The proposal targets areas near transmission lines in 11 western and southwestern states.

January 19 - Reuters

As the cost of building new housing rises, mechanisms that support the purchase of existing housing by local governments and housing authorities can help mitigate the housing crisis and create affordable housing faster than new construction.

January 19 - The Philadelphia Citizen

A new study quantifies the potential economic losses that would result from another algae bloom.

January 19 - Fox 4

The maintenance of existing affordable housing units often falls through the cracks as funding programs target new construction.

January 18 - The Real Deal

Major infrastructure projects face ballooning costs, putting basic maintenance and safety upgrade projects on the back burner.

January 18 - The Urbanist

This year could mark a turning point for climate policy and energy systems.

January 18 - Yale Climate Connections

Access to quality internet connectivity in many tribal and rural communities lags far behind other regions.

January 18 - Stateline

The city says it is accelerating its Vision Zero initiative to improve road safety for pedestrians and vulnerable road users.

January 18 - The Denver Gazette

Efforts made to prepare the state’s infrastructure for winter storms after 2021’s disastrous freeze are paying off.

January 18 - The New York Times

Smaller transit agencies face some unique challenges.

January 18 - Streetsblog USA

Economic Mobility and Black Homeownership Pilot identified barriers to homeownership and provides homebuyers with down payment assistance and counseling.

January 18 - Next City

The funding will help purchase over 2,700 electric and low-emission vehicles in 280 school districts in 37 states.

January 17 - Guardian US

The decision follows a lawsuit by local groups who say Caltrans should not have exempted two interchange expansions from environmental review.

January 17 - Fresnoland

The city’s limited land use regulations have kept housing costs relatively low, but government intervention is still needed to provide housing to the lowest-income residents.

January 17 - Market Urbanism

Federal funding is fueling a binge of major infrastructure projects spanning transportation, flood mitigation, and airport infrastructure.

January 17 - Construction Dive

The rental giant is replacing the electric vehicles with gas-powered cars, signaling a setback for the EV industry.

January 17 - Reuters

Metra workers are lighting up heaters designed to prevent train equipment from malfunctioning, making the tracks look ablaze with fire.

January 17 - NBC Chicago

As the popularity of delivery services grows, regulation and tech can address pollution challenges and limit congestion.

January 17 - Smart Cities Dive

Millions of Americans miss medical care and other important day-to-day appointments due to a lack of access to reliable transportation.

January 17 - U.S. News & World Report