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Most Presidential libraries and museums have some transit accessibility, but none are in big-city downtowns.

January 7 - Michael Lewyn

A 10-mile park that runs under the Miami Metrorail is nearly complete and features bioswales for water conservation and public recreation facilities.

January 7 - Smart Cities Dive

Some critics of car-free zones call them exclusionary to people with disabilities, but other experts argue that, when properly planned, pedestrian enhancements improve safety and accessibility for everyone.

January 6 - Mother Jones

Some critics of car-free zones call them exclusionary to people with disabilities, but other experts argue that, when properly planned, pedestrian enhancements improve safety and accessibility for everyone.

January 6 - Mother Jones

Owners of unpermitted accessory dwelling units can bring their units up to code and obtain certificates of compliance without facing penalties.

January 6 - San Francisco Chronicle

The city is taking steps to build out a more comprehensive bike lane network to connect downtown destinations.

January 6 - Cleveland Scene

Supporters are mobilizing, fundraising, and facilitating the creation of a compelling Congressional report to secure authorization for a Smithsonian museum that represents and preserves the diverse histories and cultures of Asian Pacific Americans.

January 6 - Friends of the National Asian Pacific American Museum

Low-income families living in high-sprawl neighborhoods are limited in their access to education, jobs, and other amenities, often trapping them in a cycle of poverty.

January 6 - Science Blog

The long-awaited congestion pricing program began on January 5.

January 6 - StreetsBlog NYC

Resistance from state transportation departments and precarious funding sources mean highway removal projects are few and far between, despite their benefits.

January 6 - Next City

Flooding causes over $400 billion in damage in the United States every year.

January 5 - Governing

A focus on ‘placemaking’ too often obscures or exploits local culture and history.

January 5 - The Daily Yonder

A year-long project that upgraded rail infrastructure and equipment has resulted in faster trips on all rail lines.

January 5 - Mass Transit

The city’s Vision Zero efforts seem to have stalled.

January 5 - The New York Times

How to use free online tools to redesign your local streetscape.

January 3 - Urbanism Speakeasy via Substack

State legislators rejected a proposed bill that would have enshrined a “Homeless Person’s Bill of Rights” in state law.

January 3 - Nevada Current

An emerging field of ‘neuroarchitectural’ research is revealing how building facades and urban design impact the human brain and body.

January 3 - Wired

The federal economic development program has brought over $100 billion in private investment to revitalize struggling communities.

January 3 - Governing

Over a dozen U.S. states already permit 3D-printed homes, which can cost less and use fewer resources than conventional homes.

January 2 - Oklahoma Voice

The city’s draft bike plan aims to connect more of its existing bike lanes, which often end abruptly.

January 2 - The Wichita Eagle