The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

With demand for housing in Eastern Washington rising steeply, the region could benefit from zoning reform that encourages small and mid-sized multifamily developments.

March 14 - The Pacific Northwest Inlander

BLOG POST

Traditionally, many cities have had lower car crash death rates than suburbs. But is this still the case?

March 14 - Michael Lewyn

Rather than committing to a new direction for urban design, Atlanta is backpedaling on a 'people-friendly' makeover on three blocks of Peachtree Street.

March 14 - Urbanize Atlanta

Proponents of increased oil drilling in the U.S. to replace banned Russian oil argue that it will decrease prices at the pump. A Texas reporter examined the claim with a University of Texas energy analyst. If only it was that simple.

March 14 - KXAN

PLANOPEDIA

One of the most politically charged and controversial terms in planning, the acronym NIMBY stands for Not In My Back Yard.

March 14 - James Brasuell

FEATURE

The simple acts of building and playing offer an antidote for today's polarized debates.

March 13 - John Kamp

The Arts District on Santa Fe Drive is considered one of Denver's final frontiers for revitalization. Local stakeholders are targeting zoning changes as a potential solution.

March 13 - The Denver Post

One micromobility CEO says operators should align themselves with cities' mobility, climate, and equity goals to maintain their relevance in the urban spaces of the future.

March 13 - Smart Cities Dive

BLOG POST

The quick ascent of gas prices, at a time of economic uncertainty for many, could be just the boost public transit needs to get back to pre-pandemic levels of ridership. Or not.

March 13 - James Brasuell

Home prices in the Puget Sound region continue to skyrocket as buyers engage in intense bidding wars and demand continues to outpace supply.

March 11 - MyNorthwest

The university will work with the city and local nonprofits to provide 42 units of housing and supportive services to unhoused people living in Berkeley's iconic People's Park.

March 11 - Los Angeles Times

The city's department of transportation has released a guide to help community groups implement low-cost 'tactical urbanism' projects.

March 11 - Smart Cities Dive

The project, which relies largely on geothermal energy to minimize its carbon footprint, will bring affordable housing and boost storm resilience to an area devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

March 11 - Bloomberg CityLab

Some Midwest cities' plans to upgrade decades-old sewer systems rely on outdated rainfall predictions as flood risks grow due to climate change and shifting weather patterns.

March 10 - Grist

Young renters are flocking to big cities with lucrative job markets and ample social amenities, belying the 'urban exodus' myth.

March 10 - RentCafé

Communities in south and west Dallas are working to introduce zoning reform that would reduce industrial pollution and hold companies accountable for their impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.

March 10 - Bloomberg CityLab

From wildfires to hurricanes, environmental risks pose a threat to around 40 percent of U.S. rental units.

March 10 - Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University

New York City saw its deadliest year for people living in shelters or public spaces, with the pandemic and a rise in deadly overdoses fueling a fatal epidemic.

March 10 - City Limits

As the pandemic emphasized, the way we design our cities can have lasting impacts on residents' health and wellness.

March 10 - Governing

President Biden announced a ban on the importation of Russian energy on Tuesday in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. He warned that gasoline prices will go even higher as a result. Europe will not be joining the ban.

March 10 - The New York Times