The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The Department of Justice has proposed a change to the interpretation of disparate impact in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and many anti-discrimination laws that followed.

January 7 - The Washington Post

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Underutilized parking lots are a costly waste. By managing parking more efficiently, cities can free up land to house people rather than cars.

January 7 - Todd Litman

The Housing Choice initiative, one of the country's most sweeping planning and development reforms to date, was included in a large economic development package approved by the Massachusetts Legislature earlier this week.

January 7 - Mass Live

With bike sales soaring as people seek out safe outdoor recreation, institutional support and investment can maintain the growth of cycling as commuters start going back to work.

January 6 - The Verge

With a diameter longer than two football fields, a new wind turbine design promises to revolutionize the wind energy industry.

January 6 - The New York Times

Appearing on a Sunday news show, Mayor Eric Garcetti noted that the Los Angeles metropolitan region is the nation's densest and one of two primary reasons why "we're seeing a person every six seconds contract COVID-19 here in Los Angeles County."

January 6 - CBS News

As the pandemic begins to wind down, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Deborah Dagang speculates on the future of commuting, traffic, and public transit as Californians slowly return to their travel routines.

January 6 - The Mercury News

Wind power generated 50.67 percent of the U.K.’s energy supply on one day in December, marking a major milestone in the history of renewable energy.

January 6 - The Hill

The Norfolk City Council will vote in February on a draft transit system redesign organized around the principle of a high frequency grid, similar to system redesigns in other cities in recent years.

January 6 - The Virginia Mercury

One piece of New York City's Better Buses Action Plan has been relieved of legal resistance.

January 6 - amNew York

A down payment on a $100 million investment in affordable housing is moving forward in Atlanta.

January 6 - The Atlanta Voice

FEATURE

If ever there was a doubt about the sheer depth and breadth of intersectionality found in the practice and theory of planning, the pandemic provides daily reminders.

January 5 - James Brasuell

The unusual design improves traffic flow and reduces the danger of head-on collisions as cars enter the I-5 freeway.

January 5 - Seattle Times

After decades of fighting landfills and pollution in their community, residents of Sunnyside are working to build a more sustainable future.

January 5 - One Breath Partnership

The League of American Bicyclists announced in December the round of Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards.

January 5 - The League of American Bicyclists

The new administration's policies are likely to promote clean energy and equity goals and focus resources on maintenance of existing infrastructure.

January 5 - FreightWaves

It's another one of those crises within a crisis, but driving has been more dangerous during the pandemic.

January 5 - The New York Times

Two pieces of legislation signed by Gov. DeWine promote investment in "legacy" cities.

January 5 - Cincinnati Business Courier

Insider knowledge on one of the most controversial components of a groundbreaking plan.

January 5 - Globe St.

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Since COVID-19 won't last forever, planners should not act as if it will, according to this opinion.

January 4 - Michael Lewyn