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AI agents: What urban planners should know
The self-driving cars of the AI world open a trove of opportunities for planners — and a whole new set of challenges to overcome.
Study: “Community severance” by roads and traffic increases schizophrenia-related hospital admissions
The new framework from Brown University researchers evaluates the impact of urban design elements on mental health disorders separate from pollution-related factors — a first in its field.
Bipartisan bill aims to make transit and rail as easy to permit as highways
The Modal Parity in Permitting Act aims to reduce a “structural disadvantage in the permitting process” and level the playing field between transit, rail and highway projects.
Hoover Dam’s power output could drop 40% this year due to drought
The dam's turbines provide power to Nevada, Arizona and California, including Las Vegas and Los Angeles
NJ Governor demands affordable housing ideas from state agencies within 60 days
The new executive order requires agencies to report any land, assets or other opportunities to “boost supply and bring prices down.”
Louisiana bill criminalizing homelessness threatens jail time, “unpaid labor”
Critics call Bill 211 “one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country.”
Seattle's Pioneer Square to become pedestrian zone during World Cup
The city will restrict car traffic and street parking in areas around Lumen Field on match days.
Study: Pavement covers 40% of Phoenix
A new study reveals how ultrafine particles emitted by pavement worsen air quality.
Huntsville wants to be a key Southern player in intercity rail
The Alabama city is commissioning a study to assess the potential for 'Amtrak-like' connections to Nashville, Atlanta, and other Southern cities.
Judge saves DC bike lanes
A federal judge ordered the Federal Highway Administration to stop a planned removal of bike lanes, saying the government provided no evidence that they would have a negative impact on traffic or safety.
Waymo says blocking bike lanes is 'normal practice'
The company says riders expect to be picked up and dropped off next to the curb, even if they're illegally blocking bike lanes.
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The trouble with QUIMBY, revisited — a rebuttal to a rebuttal
In a perfect world, QUIMBY might get us a bit closer where we need to go. But, this YIMBY argues, not close enough.
NYC e-bike injury study highlights 'critical infrastructure deficiencies'
The sharp rise in e-mobility injuries points to a need for safer roads, not more punitive laws.
Austin uses satellite data to find gaps in its tree canopy
Layering tree data, heat risk and demographics information is helping the city implement its Climate Equity Plan.
Dallas transit to invest up to $71.5M in upgraded bus shelters
The new shelters will feature solar-powered lighting and materials designed to protect riders from extreme weather.
Boston's 'sliver lots' could yield over 1,500 affordable homes
The city has identified over 500 vacant parcels suitable for infill housing.
How one Arlington YIMBY used 'homebrew econometrics' to lobby for density
An upzoning proposal for Pentagon City could bring in an additional $8 million to $11 million in tax revenue.
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Legislating for data centers — an interactive tour
The rapid growth of a brand new industry with massive resource needs has left cities and states across the country scrambling to figure out how to approach policymaking. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Las Vegas-area development promises over 900 homes below market price
The master-planned Henderson community promises a variety of home types and parks, trails and other amenities.
Where have all the public benches gone?
Public seating can be an indicator of broader trends in who gets to use public space — and how.
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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.
