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While global cities in other parts of the world are taking steps to ban cars from city centers, Fresno, California has taken the opposite approach. Time will tell if the return of vehicle traffic to Fulton Street project pays dividends.

November 2 - The Fresno Bee

Most planners have been there before: it's time to implement the goals of a newly approved Master Plan by rewriting the zoning code, and suddenly the public becomes outraged.

November 2 - Greater Greater Washington

The mortgage interest deduction would be capped, as would property tax deductions, under a sweeping tax reform package proposed today by Republicans.

November 2 - The New York Times

The first phase of Washington D.C.'s The Wharf is now open, bringing glitz to a formerly quiet section of waterfront.

November 2 - The Architect's Newspaper

An innovative, two-year pilot program provides critical capital and training for next generation of developers building communities of opportunity

November 2 - Modern Cities

Interstate 35 through Central Austin would be transformed into a three-level roadway wIth toll lanes in the middle, according to an 8.1 billion vision proposed by TxDOT.

November 2 - Austin American-Statesman

Companies struggling to get employees to work are turning to a variety of transportation alternatives not traditionally covered by transit agencies.

November 2 - Star Tribune

A microcosm of development in the United States, a suburban strip near Chicago has seen a proliferation of restaurant development in recent years, fueled by Wall Street.

November 2 - The New York Times

A measure on the Pennsylvania statewide ballot in next Tuesday's election would change the state's constitution to allow local jurisdictions the ability to eliminate property taxes.

November 2 - WHYY

Now open for public comment, a proposed rewrite to the county's zoning code embraces green buildings, lower parking minimums, and increased public engagement by developers.

November 2 - Greater Greater Washington

Eight people enjoying the Hudson River Greenway in lower Manhattan on Tuesday in the shadow of the World Trade Centered were intentionally mowed down and killed by a driver in a rented pickup truck, following an ISIS playbook that targets pedestrians

November 1 - New York Daily News

The National Association of Home Builders has decided that the Republican tax reform proposal would lower property values.

November 1 - USA Today

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Pollution poses a significant public health threat all over the planet, and good planning can help.

November 1 - Kayla Matthews

California legislators have it easy compared to their counterparts in Oklahoma and Arkansas who seek to increase revenue through tax increases. A bill to hike gasoline and cigarette taxes and revise alcohol taxes faces a high hurdle.

November 1 - KFOR-TV

Few cities have gone so far in considering drastic changes to single-family zoning as Seattle did in 2015. Still, the discussion about single-family zoning would have to go a lot further to turn into meaningful reform.

November 1 - The Urbanist

The Inland Empire's housing boom and economic growth are attracting plenty of new residents—especially millennials.

November 1 - The Planning Report

Bus riders can expect two rounds of fare increases, plus service cuts along the light rail route.

November 1 - Pasadena Star News

In a series of articles by Austin-based KXAN-TV, reporters examine the new MoPac Express Lane, now in full operation more than two years behind schedule. Despite significant construction setbacks, the congestion-priced lanes are well-used.

November 1 - KXAN

Out of 23 cities, New York City came in first, Indianapolis came in 23rd.

November 1 - Smart Cities Dive

One of the largest landowners in the world—historically known for creating maps of the Earth—the Church doesn't yet have a cohesive understanding of its global footprint.

November 1 - Curbed