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When Nostalgia Impedes Progress
Urban design critic John King urges fellow Berkeley residents to embrace change and growth.
A Smart City Quietly Grows in Georgia
Peachtree Corners is putting the ‘smart city’ model into practice, taking a methodical approach to introducing new technology and autonomous devices.
Downtown Las Vegas Begins Complete Streets Work
Stewart Avenue will undergo a makeover to make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians.
Parking and Sustainable Urban Mobility
Parking policy, and any potential change in it, is a highly contested issue in most cities. The integration of parking measures into a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) can help achieve long-term goals.
Seven Charts Highlight the Strangeness of the Housing Market
The unique conditions created during the last few years have upended the U.S. housing market and led to some unusual trends.
Feds Release $60 Billion for Roads, Bridges, and Carbon Reduction
The funding comes from last year’s infrastructure law and will be distributed among the states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
San Francisco Rezoning Makes Room for 34,000 Housing Units
To meet state-mandated housing goals, San Francisco plans to accommodate thousands of new housing units focused in the city’s west side, which has seen little growth for decades.
Transit and the ‘Big One’
Bay Area transit agencies employ rigorous protocols to ensure they’re prepared for the next major earthquake.
Offshore Wind Energy Faces Challenges on West Coast
Unique geography and high costs have stymied offshore wind energy production in California, but new incentives and innovations could soon make it more accessible.
How Pollinators Fight Warming Cities
Researchers are starting to understand how urban bee populations can support healthy green spaces and reduce the urban heat island effect.
Opinion: California Jaywalking Law a Step in Right Direction
A new law doesn’t fully decriminalize jaywalking, but bars law enforcement from issuing citations to pedestrians when crossings aren’t ‘truly dangerous.’
Adaptive Reuse Booming in Pittsburgh
The city is seeing rapid growth in residential development in its downtown core, signaling a shift to accommodate a reduced need for office space and a renewed interest in mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods.
IndyGo Opens First ‘Super Stop’
The city plans to build eight enhanced bus stops that streamline boarding and offer seating, shelter, and ticketing machines.
New York City’s Housing Shortage Continues
Decades-old policies have led to a deepening shortage of housing units, particularly for low- and middle-income households.
Boise To Test Wastewater Recycling Tech
The city will launch a pilot program to assess five methods of treating wastewater to identify the most effective solution for a scaled-up program.
Minnesota Uses Autonomous Shuttles To Improve Mobility
A pilot program will provide free rides to help rural and elderly residents reach more destinations.
Pennsylvania Law Ties Building Repair Loans to Affordability
A new state program provides forgivable loans for residential repairs and retrofits to landlords who don’t raise rents by more than 3 percent.
A Sweet Deal: Zoning for Honeybees
A Boston ordinance could make it easier for residents to take up urban beekeeping.
San Diego County Cities Lean on ADUs as Affordable Housing Solution
Some jurisdictions are making ADUs easier and cheaper to build, but rents on even small units remain high as the region struggles to meet its housing production goals.
Opinion: Opening Restrooms to Public Is Good for Business
For many people with chronic illnesses, access to public restrooms can be a critical medical issue. Incentivizing businesses to open their restrooms can fill a critical gap in U.S. cities.
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