The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Some experts say the metric used to define the housing cost burden is outdated and no longer reflects the reality of household needs.

January 10 - Money

The projects include new bike lanes, expanded sidewalks, and other Complete Streets infrastructure.

January 10 - Urbanize Atlanta

New research reveals that some coastal areas are sinking by as much as 5 millimeters per year, which could threaten key infrastructure.

January 10 - Newsweek

FEATURE

A movement toward sustainable mobility is taking place across Europe, not just in the City of Lights.

January 10 - Scott Shepard

The company’s autonomous cars will start testing freeway rides with employees as passengers.

January 9 - The Arizona Republic

The company’s 2024 Mustang models will include an Exit Warning to prevent drivers from hitting cyclists when opening their doors.

January 9 - Momentum Magazine

The bill known as ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ promotes affordable housing construction on church properties.

January 9 - NBC Los Angeles

The city has grown its housing stock and limited rent cost increase to just 1 percent.

January 9 - Route Fifty

The County and City of Los Angeles are working together on community engagement efforts for their Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs).

January 9 - County of Los Angeles

A state senator has introduced a bill that would reverse the Indianapolis law and prevent other Indiana cities from instituting similar bans.

January 9 - Fox 59

FEATURE

The proliferation of micromobility as a viable transportation mode offers the opportunity for cities to reimagine how they allocate public space.

January 9 - Jim MacRae

As the Richmond area grows, having a greater availability of affordable housing could be crucial to maintaining a strong local workforce.

January 9 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

A local legislator is asking for a plan to consolidate the region’s 27 separate transit agencies to improve financial stability and streamline service for riders.

January 8 - San Francisco Chronicle

Conservation groups in Arizona are suing to stop a freeway project that would destroy essential habitat for the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl.

January 8 - Streetsblog USA

The historic venue celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of memorable moments that include two Summer Olympic Games.

January 8 - Los Angeles Sentinel

The rise in conversions of office buildings to housing and other uses raises questions about curb management and parking.

January 8 - Smart Cities Dive

BLOG POST

To be equitable and efficient, transportation planning must apply a sustainable transportation hierarchy that prioritizes affordable, healthy, and resource-efficient mobility options.

January 8 - Todd Litman

The system plans to expand to 40,000 bikes and 2,000 stations.

January 8 - Gothamist

FEATURE

Last year’s most talked-about planning issues and news.

January 8 - Diana Ionescu

Author and livability expert Danielle Arigoni talks about her new book with the Planning Commission Podcast.

January 8 - The Planning Commission Podcast