The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A request for proposals for the planned Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, includes a mandate to include pedestrian and bike infrastructure across the span.

March 6 - Detroit Free Press

Meet Penni Robertson, also known as America's Favorite Crossing Guard.

March 6 - Detroit Free Press

This year’s Mobile World Congress is all about 5G and IoT, with some handset and wearable launches. Wireless carriers and infrastructure vendors are starting to launch Gigabit broadband pilots to bring 5G class connectivity to residential users.

March 5 - Cities of the Future

The California Strategic Growth Council has $140 million in cap-and-trade revenue for the new Transformative Climate Community program. The aim of the program is to catalyze environmental and economic investment in disadvantaged communities.

March 5 - The Planning Report

Cities, which have demonstrated vulnerability to hacks, present a threat to personal privacy. Experts propose solutions to a growing problem.

March 5 - Next City

The Black Lives Matter movement has seen legislative successes in advocating policies at the city level, but the Trump Administration will pose new challenges.

March 5 - Next City

A dramatic entrance on horseback preceded one of Ryan Zinke's first actions as Secretary of the Department of Interior—rescinding guidance issued by the Fish & Wildlife Service to phase out the use of toxic, lead ammunition on federal lands.

March 5 - The Washington Post

Before 20th century urban renewal programs, U.S. cities were often overcrowded fire hazards and breeding grounds for tuberculosis and other airborne diseases. However, many of these programs also did severe damage. Is there a better way?

March 4 - UrbDeZine

City and county leaders shared their plans for millions in new annual revenue at the 2017 VerdeXchange Conference.

March 4 - The Planning Report

Designing trails means serving many masters. Those who do it professionally must balance aesthetics with practical concerns like drainage.

March 4 - 99% Invisible

After a series of pedestrian deaths, Portland considers an emergency speed limit change on SE Division.

March 4 - The Oregonian

After a long survey process, Austin looking to update its transit system focusing on frequency on its busiest routes.

March 4 - Capital Metro Blog

It's possible that construction permits for accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats or mother-in-law units, could surpass permits for regular homes.

March 3 - Portland Tribune

In Chicago, which has seen closures by retailers like Sears, Macy's, and others, Mayor Emanuel is offering some relief in the form of grants.

March 3 - Chicago Tribune

The critical turning point for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's naming rights proposal can be summed up by an old adage: beggars can't be choosers.

March 3 - Los Angeles Times

Details of a proposal to create a national park at one of the Twin Cities' region most popular destinations: the lock and dam at the Upper St. Anthony Falls, on the Mississippi River where it flows through Minneapolis.

March 3 - MinnPost

San Diego invested $1.5 billion in tax increment to increase housing in its downtown but displaced affordable housing with unaffordable housing. Housing planner, developer and advocate, Murtaza Baxamusa gives some answers and asks some questions.

March 3 - UrbDeZine

Texas cities are home to many half pipes and grind rails, but Dallas lags behind other cities in the region.

March 3 - Dallas Morning News

An unknown bike safety activist wields toilet plungers for safety and justice, just as the Thor of legend once wielded Mjölnir.

March 3 - Next City

It's fun to write miracle comeback stories, but the epic of Detroit's resurgence has been exaggerated, according to an article in The Conversation.

March 3 - The Conversation