The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
How Transportation Policy Impacts Public Health
One expert calls for collaboration between agencies in different fields to plan more thoughtfully for public health and equity.
4 Ways to Use AI in Urban Planning and City Design
With the ability to predict trends, engage citizens, enhance resource allocation, and guide decision-making, artificial intelligence has the potential to serve as planners’ very own multi-tool.
Enhancing Public Services to LA's Unincorporated Areas
The County of Los Angeles recently launched a website to better connect residents of unincorporated areas to information and municipal services offered by the county.
The Importance of Botanical Gardens
Southern California is home to some of the best botanical gardens around. TimeOut just released its list of the top Japanese and botanical gardens, mansion and institution gardens, and urban and hidden gardens.
Dublin Will Ban Through Traffic Downtown
A vast majority of residents support a plan to limit vehicular traffic through the city’s center.
Denver Road Safety Advocates Call for Banning Right Turns on Red
The city could join others that have ended the practice, which contributes to the high number of pedestrian deaths.
Nashville Voters to Weigh Transit Funding
The city’s mayor is proposing a referendum that would create a dedicated source of funding for public transit and pedestrian improvements.
New Book Highlights How GIS Improves Outcomes
Esri Press recently published a digital book called Mapping the Nation which demonstrates how a geographic approach guides important decisions and addresses challenges around the globe.
Florida Is the Deadliest State for Cyclists
Seven of the 10 U.S. counties with the highest cyclist fatality rates are located in Florida, new analysis shows.
Seattle Mobility Advocates Say City Should Triple Transportation Levy
A measure set to go before voters in November will fund road safety and mobility projects, but advocates say a much bigger investment is required to meet the city’s needs.
Billboard Highlights LA’s Pedestrian Safety Crisis
According to road safety advocates, more pedestrians died on one Los Angeles street than in the entire state of Vermont in 2022.
Colorado Bill Would End Minimum Parking Requirements
Supporters of the bill say eliminating parking mandates would make housing more affordable and reduce carbon emissions.
Labor Unions Fight for Affordable Housing
Workers find it increasingly difficult to access affordable housing near their jobs.
Redfin to Add Air Quality Data to Property Listings
As climate and wildfire risks grow, Redfin seems to think homeowners will soon be taking air quality scores into consideration when purchasing their next home.
Feds Confronted with New Workforce Housing Issue: Their Own
Rising housing costs in rural counties is undermining the U.S. Forest Service's ability to recruit employees.
Closing the ‘Wastewater Gap’ in the Black Belt
Newly announced federal funding will help resolve the decades’ long sewer crisis faced by rural majority-Black communities in Alabama and Mississippi.
FEATURE
The Benefits of Trees
In addition to all the economically valuable services they provide, trees are beautiful as pure aesthetic objects and a welcome presence in any landscape.
Oregon Town Seeks Funding for Ambitious Resilience Plan
Like other rural communities, Grants Pass is eager to access federal funding aimed at sustainability initiatives, but faces challenges when it comes to meeting grant requirements.
Report: 25 Percent of Americans Live With Poor Air Quality
Fires and extreme heat are generating more harmful particulate matter.
New Jersey Senate Committee Passes E-Bike Insurance Bill
Lawmakers say the admittedly flawed bill will undergo changes before its final passage.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
