The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

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

Lake Wales is redesigning its car-oriented streets to make it easier for residents to walk and bike.

January 7 - Congress For New Urbanism

Laws going into effect this year will affect regulations around security deposits, credit checks, and even e-scooters.

January 5 - The Sacramento Bee

As the number of unhoused Americans grows, some jurisdictions are going against the advice of advocates and imposing harsh penalties for sleeping in public spaces.

January 5 - Stateline

Why are new school campuses antithetical to everything we promote about what constitutes good planning?

January 5 - The Pllanning Commission Podcast

Experts suggest departments facing budget gaps should prioritize basic repairs and maintenance over road-building and highway expansion projects.

January 5 - Stateline

2023 saw some victories and some setbacks for housing advocates. Lawmakers plan to continue the fight in 2024.

January 4 - The Urbanist

A court declined to revisit its decision to invalidate a city ban on natural gas hookups.

January 4 - Smart Cities Dive

AI could automate many urban systems, but that may not mean it’s a good idea.

January 4 - The Conversation

As more multifamily developments become available and the tech job boom slows, Austin is seeing more affordable rents than a year ago, but costs remain above pre-pandemic levels.

January 4 - Austin American-Statesman

FEATURE

The challenge of adapting our communities to climate change is complex and urgent – but taking the time to recenter our collective efforts in the needs of older adults will be effective in reducing their risk and making all of us more resilient.

January 4 - Danielle Arigoni