The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

From the United States to the United Kingdom, housing costs are eating up a larger percentage of household income.

January 11 - World Economic Forum

A new tool could help the city reach its goal of planting up to 250,000 new trees by 2035.

January 11 - Yahoo News

The transportation budget allocates at least $15 million to new and existing fare-free bus transit programs.

January 11 - Streetsblog Massachusetts

The Central Valley town anticipates an economic boost when the long-awaited California High-Speed Rail begins operations.

January 10 - CALmatters

Homeowners in places at risk for wildfires and other disasters find it harder than ever to secure an affordable insurance policy as companies leave some states altogether.

January 10 - High Country News

Despite high rates of traffic deaths, rural communities lack the resources to address road safety issues.

January 10 - The Daily Yonder

Slowing down traffic can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in addition to improving roadway safety.

January 10 - Policy Options

Some experts say the metric used to define the housing cost burden is outdated and no longer reflects the reality of household needs.

January 10 - Money

The projects include new bike lanes, expanded sidewalks, and other Complete Streets infrastructure.

January 10 - Urbanize Atlanta

New research reveals that some coastal areas are sinking by as much as 5 millimeters per year, which could threaten key infrastructure.

January 10 - Newsweek

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