The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Experts predict summer temperatures could surpass 2023’s record heat waves, prompting cities to plan mitigation measures.

February 1 - Smart Cities Dive

The affordability crisis continues to impact American households across the board, with 16 percent of listings affordable to the average household.

January 31 - Yahoo Finance

The city is two years late in developing a housing plan that is compliant with state laws.

January 31 - Los Angeles Times

The grants are aimed at helping cities create action plans for improving their bike and pedestrian networks.

January 31 - KEYC News Now

Metra will make its Covid-era bike policy permanent and install bike racks to accommodate more bikes on train cars.

January 31 - Streetsblog Chicago

Environmental noise can pose serious health risks ranging from sleep disruptions to higher blood pressure.

January 31 - Strong Towns

A Richmond-based congregation plans to build over 200 units on its property, and a proposed state law could lead to more projects like it.

January 31 - Next City

The proposed Dorchester Greenway would create a new linear park above part of the Red Line subway.

January 31 - The Architect's Newspaper

California’s reaction to cities that fail to submit compliant zoning plans could reverberate across the state as other regions near their deadlines.

January 30 - CALmatters

More Americans than ever agree climate change is happening—but fewer agree on what to do about it.

January 30 - NBC News

Valley Metro’s Northwest light rail extension brings the Phoenix light rail system to a total of 30 miles.

January 30 - ABC 15 (Phoenix)

An analysis from Denver shows that unhoused people receiving services based on a Housing First approach were more likely to access psychiatric care and had fewer emergency medical visits.

January 30 - Health Affairs

Dan Burden joins The Planning Commission Podcast for a look back on his career, his accomplishments, and what's next for The Johnny Appleseed of Walkability.

January 30 - The Planning Commission Podcast

The bill would build on nationwide momentum to eliminate minimum parking requirements.

January 30 - Star Tribune

The rodent-shaped sidewalk imprint has captured hearts and imaginations on social media but has proven a headache for neighbors.

January 30 - Hyperallergic

The department is designed to help the city regulate small delivery vehicles, manage curb space and congestion, and prepare for new technology like delivery drones.

January 30 - Bloomberg CityLab

The new data can help communities identify risks and assess potential land use impacts in coastal areas.

January 29 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

As they age and form families, millennials find it increasingly difficult to afford housing in urban areas.

January 29 - Strong Towns

The Presidio has been honored with the Green Flag Award for the fifth year in a row. The award is the most universally recognized international standard of quality for parks and green spaces.

January 29 - Green Flag Award

Centrally located in Los Angeles, Exposition Park is a 160-acre urban park that is home to key recreational, cultural, educational, and athletic institutions and facilities. Learn more about the park from its general manager Andrea Ambriz.

January 29 - California Natural Resources Agency