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Georgia's House Bill 511 is progressing through the State Legislature with the potential to change funding and governance of transit in the city while taxing rides with taxi, limousine, and ride-hailing companies.

March 6 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The city of Alexandria, Virginia is asking the public to weigh in on a fundamental question of bus transit planning: ridership or coverage?

March 6 - Greater Greater Washington

A plan for 48 acres of riverfront land could make Minneapolis a leader in doing redevelopment right, argue city leaders.

March 6 - Star Tribune

A new plan will phase out cash fare payments on buses and trolleys, but many of the details are still up in the air.

March 6 - The Boston Globe

Carlos Aguilar, Texas Central president and CEO, comments on the changes to the San Francisco-to-Anaheim project announced last month by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and why his project linking Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth will progress.

March 5 - Texas Central

The county is considering service reductions on two routes with low ridership, but the cuts would significantly affect some neighborhoods.

March 5 - ARLnow

Few in Los Angeles have the opinion that the lack of housing supply is driving the homeless crisis in the city and around the state.

March 5 - Shelterforce

Transit oriented development doesn’t have to mean evictions and demolitions for existing renters, but often it does.

March 5 - The Tyee

Facing a difficult financial situation, the authority plans to refinance about a third of its homes.

March 5 - Curbed

Rent control is gaining popularity in cities and states around the country. Some economists urge caution when considering this form of tenant protection.

March 5 - Brookings

A potentially radical point of view that must be considered by planners: moving the field forward will require soul searching that confronts an overcomes the disposition and exploitation that defined the past and continues to influence the future.

March 5 - Progressive City

Car manufacturers are expected to strongly opposed regulations that would require speed limiting technology in all new cars.

March 5 - Forbes

Everything you've ever wanted to know about inclusionary zoning: its history, its position in the debate about the future of cities, and its promise as a solution to the nation's housing crisis.

March 5 - Land Lines

Current zoning doesn't support the range of uses proposed for a new "Innovation Economy District" at the Industry City location on the Brooklyn Waterfront.

March 5 - The Real Deal

Citing a dire housing situation for low-income renters, Columbus, Ohio is considering its first community land trust. The aim is to create housing alternatives for low-income residents of revitalizing neighborhoods.

March 4 - Next City

Failed investments and buildings with no tenants sit on the outskirts of Beijing and Shanghai.

March 4 - CityLab

The beleaguered project is still very much alive, despite some media claims to the contrary. As for the Trump administration's claim to two grants awarded to the now-$77 billion project, the state has a deadline to meet if it wants to keep them.

March 4 - Capital Public Radio

The Natural Resources Management Act enjoyed bipartisan support in both houses of Congress. But it left out contentious issues like wildfires, greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting wildlife corridors.

March 4 - High Country News

Urban economist Joe Cortright examines the connection between gas prices and driving in the U.S. over the last two decades. Prices matter: increased gas prices results in decreased driving, providing the prices persist for the long-term.

March 4 - CityLab

Located at the University of California, Davis, The Green at West Village is set to house nearly 3,300 students. The development includes nine four-story buildings, community space, and recreational fields.

March 4 - The Mercury News