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Uber and Waymo part ways in Phoenix
The companies ended a three-year pilot program, with Waymo saying it plans to keep its Phoenix robotaxi fleet available through its own app.
Austin opens city's first carless, affordable condo community
The Ivory building is all-electric and offers residents transit passes to encourage car-free living.
Chicago mayor secretly bid over $3B to buy back city's parking meters
Mayor Brandon Johnson revoked an offer to pay more than $800 million above the next-highest bidder to regain control of the city's parking meters.
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Tech investors lobby to bypass environmental review for 'California Forever' project
The backers of a proposed new community in the California Bay Area want the state to approve an 18-year-old environmental review that would let them go ahead with a major shipyard project.
Replacing lead pipes in Chicago costs more than 6 times the national average — and authorities can't explain why
Replacing one lead pipe in Chicago costs around $31,000, while the national average cost sits at around $4,700 per line.
Tesla's steering wheel-less Cybercabs spotted on Austin streets
The company is testing 34 of its robotaxis in downtown Austin, but they have not been approved for public use.
Thrift stores, public libraries and genderless bathrooms: How public amenities become trans infrastructure
Amenities like ample public transit, affordable retail and non-gendered bathroom spaces can make cities more safe and welcoming for transgender residents — and everyone else.
Report: Housing is becoming an 'inherited advantage'
As housing costs soar, buying a home is becoming unaffordable to a large swath of American families.
California governor orders state agencies to 'increase the urgency' of transit projects
The executive order calls for expanded transit service and faster transit project delivery.
Poll: 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes
As they proliferate across the country, data centers face growing backlash from communities concerned about their rapid growth and unknown impacts.
Southern Utah tackles housing crisis with smaller homes, career support for construction workers
St. George and other communities are feeling the strain of a rapidly growing population.
In the 1990s, Kansas City's Womontown offered queer women community and independence
A group of women created a safe space that gave them the opportunity to buy homes and build wealth in a supportive community.
Washington DC prepares for 4th of July with road closures, security checkpoints
The nation's capital is bracing for a series of large-scale events celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
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😈 The corruption track: Understanding power in a time of political sepsis
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Nevada transit trends being reshaped by demographic changes
Southern Nevada is one region seeing population growth, putting increased pressure on its roads and transit systems.
Salt Lake City debuts new bus rapid transit line
The third BRT line in the Utah Transit Authority system connects destinations from Taylorsville to the West Valley.
Cincinnati launches nation's first 'Climate Migration Readiness Plan'
City officials say Cincinnati's growth warrants proactive planning climate disruptions coupled with a bigger population.
Pittsburgh downtown tax diversion plan draws criticism for lack of transparency
A proposed new development tax faces opposition from transit advocates.
Atlanta mayor bans new self-storage facilities
An executive order from Mayor Andre Dickens bans new self-storage facilities as part of an effort to protect 'critical development opportunities' in the city.
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
