The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

FEATURE

A movement toward sustainable mobility is taking place across Europe, not just in the City of Lights.

January 10 - Scott Shepard

The company’s autonomous cars will start testing freeway rides with employees as passengers.

January 9 - The Arizona Republic

The company’s 2024 Mustang models will include an Exit Warning to prevent drivers from hitting cyclists when opening their doors.

January 9 - Momentum Magazine

The bill known as ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ promotes affordable housing construction on church properties.

January 9 - NBC Los Angeles

The city has grown its housing stock and limited rent cost increase to just 1 percent.

January 9 - Route Fifty

The County and City of Los Angeles are working together on community engagement efforts for their Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs).

January 9 - County of Los Angeles

A state senator has introduced a bill that would reverse the Indianapolis law and prevent other Indiana cities from instituting similar bans.

January 9 - Fox 59

FEATURE

The proliferation of micromobility as a viable transportation mode offers the opportunity for cities to reimagine how they allocate public space.

January 9 - Jim MacRae

As the Richmond area grows, having a greater availability of affordable housing could be crucial to maintaining a strong local workforce.

January 9 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

A local legislator is asking for a plan to consolidate the region’s 27 separate transit agencies to improve financial stability and streamline service for riders.

January 8 - San Francisco Chronicle

Conservation groups in Arizona are suing to stop a freeway project that would destroy essential habitat for the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl.

January 8 - Streetsblog USA

The historic venue celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of memorable moments that include two Summer Olympic Games.

January 8 - Los Angeles Sentinel

The rise in conversions of office buildings to housing and other uses raises questions about curb management and parking.

January 8 - Smart Cities Dive

BLOG POST

To be equitable and efficient, transportation planning must apply a sustainable transportation hierarchy that prioritizes affordable, healthy, and resource-efficient mobility options.

January 8 - Todd Litman

The system plans to expand to 40,000 bikes and 2,000 stations.

January 8 - Gothamist

FEATURE

Last year’s most talked-about planning issues and news.

January 8 - Diana Ionescu

Author and livability expert Danielle Arigoni talks about her new book with the Planning Commission Podcast.

January 8 - The Planning Commission Podcast

Building more housing near transit can improve housing affordability and boost ridership on struggling systems.

January 7 - Bloomberg CityLab

Eliminating fossil fuels means shifting how electricity is produced and distributed from the source.

January 7 - High Country News

With teacher salaries failing to keep up with housing costs, some districts are building housing to keep their employees.

January 7 - Route Fifty