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Traffic safety and Vision Zero advocates scored a major victory recently at the New York Court of Appeals.

January 6 - StreetsBlog NYC

The capital of Catalunya is suffering from persistent high pollution due to car density and the largest number of motorcycles in Europe. City administrators, aware of the situation, have been unwilling to take any action that would upset drivers.

January 6 - Cities of the Future

With rapidly rising costs of living, one study shows the number of homeless in the nation's capital is double the national average.

January 5 - The New York Times

How has Charlotte evolved ten years since opening the LYNX Blue Line light rail system?

January 5 - Modern Cities

Mexico began deregulation of gasoline prices to the dismay of motorists, as gas prices jumped about 20 percent on New Year's Day. People are so upset that pundits suggest the decision may imperil President Enrique Peña Nieto's re-election next year.

January 5 - The Washington Post

Carl Weisbrod will step down from his position at the head of the Department of City Planning in New York at the end of the month, and the de Blasio Administration has already identified his successor.

January 5 - The New York Times

The Purple Line subway extension is picking up momentum in Los Angeles. With construction already underway on the first phase, the second phase should commence in 2018.

January 5 - The Source

Only one area college, American University, was quick to sign up to participate in the WMATA's University Ride Pass program.

January 5 - Greater Greater Washington

Apps, Intelligent Transportation Systems Improving Safety for Pedestrians

January 5 - InTransition Magazine

A new Legoland theme park proposed for the town of Goshen, north of New York City, has received a mixed response from the community.

January 5 - The Chronicle

In Sacramento, a protracted fight involving the California Environmental Quality Act downsized a proposed development. It also added fuel to the pro-Trump, anti-development fire that swept the nation on November 8.

January 5 - California Planning & Development Report

Columbus Underground takes a look back at the year that was in the real of real estate development.

January 5 - Columbus Underground

Demographic change means older city dwellers. Entrepreneurs and developers are searching for better ways to serve this community.

January 4 - The Guardian

After six years and 242 meetings, Buffalo's Green Code was signed into law Tuesday. The Green Code is the first rewrite of the city's zoning ordinance since 1953, and one of only three citywide form-based codes implemented in North America.

January 4 - The Buffalo News

Along with commute time reductions, expect significant rent increases resulting in some displacement of current residents around the three new Second Avenue Subway stations, according to a new report.

January 4 - The New York Times - N.Y. / Region

A Santa Ana small lot development could be an example of how California could become more affordable by building more dense urban-style homes throughout the state.

January 4 - Los Angeles Times

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A list of mobile apps that support planning, as part of an annual update. Learn about exciting new ways to explore cities and enhance planning via mobile apps. Please feel free to add your own favorites.

January 4 - Jennifer Evans-Cowley

A smart city pilot project, already in place at three locations in Chicago and on the way to two more, deploys sophisticated data gathering technology to measure the simple act of rainwater running downhill. Better green infrastructure will follow.

January 4 - Data-Smart City Solutions

77 successful drone deliveries were made in the month of November from one 7-Eleven store in Reno, Nevada to customers in the city.

January 4 - Reno Gazette-Journal

European cities have taken a proactive role in regulating Airbnb.

January 4 - Quartz