The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

For the second year in a row, the city failed to meet legally required targets for building protected bike lanes and bus lanes.

January 3 - StreetsBlog NYC

Imperial County, a quiet agricultural region in the Southern California desert, could become the nation’s leading lithium source.

January 2 - SFGate

Just 13 electric car models are now eligible for federal tax credits.

January 2 - Bloomberg CityLab

Among other efforts, the state parks system leads the nation in the number of track chairs, a mobility device designed to help people with mobility issues enjoy park trails and beaches.

January 2 - The Manchester Mirror

Housing providers and advocates around the country are combining a variety of strategies to boost the affordable housing supply.

January 2 - Architectural Digest

The City of Santa Monica took a key step forward in the process of closing the airport, approving an agreement with Sasaki Inc. to assess existing site conditions, gather public input, and propose options for turning the airport into a park.

January 2 - Santa Monica Mirror

Regions like Clatsop County are calling on the state to offer more resources for affordable housing.

January 2 - Governing

Moab adopted a Sustainability Action Plan to map out goals and strategies for the pursuit of sustainability, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was approved by the Moab City Council on December 12, 2023.

January 2 - Moab Sun News

The City of Rochester (NY) is working on an update to its Urban Forest Master Plan. This updates includes a community outreach process and addresses key issues such as environmental justice, climate change, and educational opportunities.

January 2 - RochesterFirst.com

The proposed legislation aims to help U.S. home buyers who can’t afford to outbid deep-pocketed institutional investors.

January 1 - HousingWire

By 2050, climate change will have the biggest negative impact on urban areas located in the Sun Belt.

January 1 - Policygenius

The large-scale study will assess how proposed solar farms and other renewable energy projects could impact animals, plants, and habitats.

January 1 - KLAS

There is evidence that automobile travel is peaking while demand for non-auto modes is growing, but double-check your data sources to be sure.

January 1 - Bad Data: Not a Decline in Travel

Climate experts are divided on how much progress the nation made.

December 31 - Grist

The Green and Resilient Retrofit program aims to reduce vulnerability to climate challenges and improve energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.

December 31 - Housing Wire

Urban farmers in Missouri can receive up to $5,000 in tax credits to establish or expand their operations.

December 31 - St. Louis Public Radio

The region will see expansions in air travel options, Amtrak improvements, and a redesigned bus system to better serve post-pandemic needs.

December 31 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It can often take months for unhoused residents to access supportive housing. When they do, conditions can be unbearable.

December 29 - Sfist

Simple, sometimes ancient designs can transform roadways into environmental conservation tools.

December 29 - Wired

Just 15.5 percent of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the average earner, but there could be hope for 2024.

December 29 - CBS News via Yahoo Finance