The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

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May 25 - NorthJersey

A little less emphasis on the suburban, and a little more emphasis on the urban.

May 24 - Chicago Tribune

Ridership is declining on TriMet's Westside Extension Service, reflecting declines on other parts of the system. This commuter rail line, however, has its own unique set of issues.

May 24 - The Oregonian

Proponents of a new Accessory Dwelling Unit rule in Seattle say the tactics of opponents backfired with this Environmental Impact Study.

May 24 - Sightline Institute

New Orleans passed short-term rental regulations into law in October 2016, and launched a permitting process launched in April 2017. By May 2018, some city councilmembers are already proposing change.

May 24 - The Times-Picayune

A federal grant will allow Sound Transit to double the length of Tacoma's light rail system.

May 24 - Federal Transit Administration

Call it a premium toll. Unlike most of the nation's managed lanes which exist adjacent to untolled, general purpose lanes, the "general use lanes" on Tampa's Veterans Expressway (SR 589) are tolled. Express lanes will be dynamically priced

May 24 - WFLA

Development continues to encroach on agricultural land around the United States. A new study shows exactly how much agricultural land has been developed.

May 24 - Modern Farmer

Atlanta needs federal funding to make its light rail and bus service dreams a reality, but it already has $2.5 billion in sales tax revenue to work with.

May 24 - Atlanta

The 2018 ParkScore is now available.

May 24 - Trust for Public Land

The Obama Presidential Center is still controversial, but it has also taken a key first step in the approvals process.

May 24 - Chicago Tribune

A Shinkansen train will launching service on June 30 with Hello Kitty seats, benches, and a dining car.

May 23 - The Japan Times

A deadly explosion in West, Texas spurred the Obama administration to update regulations to the chemical industry.

May 23 - The Washington Post

Wendy's has been updating the look and design of their restaurants since last year, but now a new layout will shrink the footprint and add efficiency to the fast food spot.

May 23 - Forbes

A sweeping new subway improvement plan is on the table in New York City. The "Fast Forward" plan will modernize the subway's signal system, improve wheelchair accessibility, and "restructure the inner workings of the department."

May 23 - The New York Times

Only one of the five propositions on California's June primary ballot is a general obligation bond measure. Prop. 68 authorizes $4 billion for projects benefiting parks and water quality. Opponents prefer a pay-as-you-go approach using general funds.

May 23 - The Mercury News

A proposal first revealed in November 2017 has already undergone a substantial amount of planning.

May 23 - Greater Greater Washington

Dan Gilbert is investing over $2 billion in four projects in downtown Detroit. The state is matching that ambition with $618 million of its own.

May 23 - Detroit Free Press

After a 2016 Texas Department of Transportation plan put forward a vision for a more walkable and dense city, TxDOT is still looking to expand I-30, a project that contradicts many of the forward-thinking ideas in that plan.

May 23 - D Magazine

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Resilience to the impacts of climate change and other forms of natural disaster will require new levels of safety in the built environment.

May 23 - Kayla Matthews