The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

At the onset of the pandemic, certain media figures were quick to jump on the bandwagon of anti-urbanism. While many of the anti-urban predictions failed to come about—neither did the problems of cities disappear.

July 13 - The New York Times

Over 100 million eligible Americans have chosen not to be inoculated against COVID-19, posing a risk to vaccinated and unvaccinated alike. A July 4th White House celebration was a "missed opportunity" to model health policies, opines one expert.

July 12 - The Washington Post

The growth of institutionalized housing has led to growing inequality between Black and white homeownership rates in the Twin Cities, new research shows.

July 12 - Minneapolis Post

Walker contemplates the implications of the science fiction staple that continues to fascinate and engage writers and technologists.

July 12 - Human Transit

A plan to conjure 28,000 new homes from the landscape fed by the San Pedro River in Southern Arizona is once again on the wrong side of regulators.

July 12 - Arizona Republic

To some, the agreement promises too much funding for traditional infrastructure programs rather than 'adaptations and innovations.'

July 12 - Strong Towns

A coastal geologist urges state leaders and residents to start planning for 'managed retreat' away from the coastal communities most vulnerable to sea level rise.

July 12 - Grist

The Move PGH pilot program is being credited as a major step forward for the integration of personal technology and shared transportation.

July 12 - Streetsblog USA

FEATURE

A strategic switch to biking would dramatically reduce the depth of roads, saving untold billions over the next generation.

July 12 - Richard Dion

California's Project Homekey has been a boon for homelessness support services as well as the economic and living conditions on a corridor in Fresno known as Motel Drive.

July 11 - CALmatters

A call for zoning reforms that legalize commercial buildings in residential neighborhoods in Seattle—a building type and land use that has fallen out of favor all over the United States.

July 11 - The Seattle Times

A lawn service company has created a ranking of the U.S. cities with the best dog parks.

July 11 - LawnStarter

The Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City recently announced opposition to a controversial project on a major thoroughfare in Brooklyn.

July 11 - Brooklyn Paper

The American Planning Association (APA) has honored Los Angeles County with the Award of Excellence in Sustainability for the 2019 OurCounty Sustainability Plan.

July 9 - County of Los Angeles

Traditional strategies seek to attract major employers but often neglect the transportation networks that make commuting possible and convenient for more workers.

July 9 - Bloomberg CityLab

The president's ambitious commitment to protect 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030 might be too broad in attempting to satisfy all land users.

July 9 - High Country News

A photographer documents the 'orphan wells' strewn across northwest Louisiana in a stark reminder of our deep entanglement with fossil fuels.

July 9 - Places Journal

Central districts benefit from diversity, but a century of disinvestment and exodus has put many in a precarious position.

July 8 - The New York Times

Raleigh, North Carolina is the latest city in the United States to relax zoning restrictions in residential neighborhoods as a component of a housing affordability strategy.

July 8 - The News & Observer

A new report can help park developers and managers assess quality, park by park and systemwide, to make investments and address disparities in access to high quality parks.

July 8 - Urban Land Institute