The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The Norfolk City Council will vote in February on a draft transit system redesign organized around the principle of a high frequency grid, similar to system redesigns in other cities in recent years.

January 6 - The Virginia Mercury

One piece of New York City's Better Buses Action Plan has been relieved of legal resistance.

January 6 - amNew York

A down payment on a $100 million investment in affordable housing is moving forward in Atlanta.

January 6 - The Atlanta Voice

FEATURE

If ever there was a doubt about the sheer depth and breadth of intersectionality found in the practice and theory of planning, the pandemic provides daily reminders.

January 5 - James Brasuell

The unusual design improves traffic flow and reduces the danger of head-on collisions as cars enter the I-5 freeway.

January 5 - Seattle Times

After decades of fighting landfills and pollution in their community, residents of Sunnyside are working to build a more sustainable future.

January 5 - One Breath Partnership

The League of American Bicyclists announced in December the round of Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards.

January 5 - The League of American Bicyclists

The new administration's policies are likely to promote clean energy and equity goals and focus resources on maintenance of existing infrastructure.

January 5 - FreightWaves

It's another one of those crises within a crisis, but driving has been more dangerous during the pandemic.

January 5 - The New York Times

Two pieces of legislation signed by Gov. DeWine promote investment in "legacy" cities.

January 5 - Cincinnati Business Courier

Insider knowledge on one of the most controversial components of a groundbreaking plan.

January 5 - Globe St.

BLOG POST

Since COVID-19 won't last forever, planners should not act as if it will, according to this opinion.

January 4 - Michael Lewyn

With warmer temperatures sapping the flow of water and communities clamoring for higher volumes, the Colorado River needs strict management to continue serving millions of people and farms.

January 4 - Los Angeles Times

The new National Risk Index calculates the brutal equations of natural disasters.

January 4 - Associated Press

By prioritizing a multi-modal approach and preserving existing vehicle space, the Seattle Department of Transportation risks abandoning the goals of its bicycle master plan.

January 4 - Seattle Bike Blog

The three levels of care provided by hospitals: conventional, contingency, and crisis, were outlined in a letter sent to all hospitals. They must notify the state by Wednesday that they have adopted some version of crisis standards to ration care.

January 4 - Los Angeles Times

The Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project could take thousands of cars off the road and ease congestion in one of the country's busiest corridors.

January 4 - Greater Greater Washington

After months of working from home, some former commuters miss the familiar routine of going to and from the office.

January 4 - The Washington Post

The spacious, glass-ceilinged hall brings much-needed breathing room to the nation's busiest train station.

January 4 - Curbed

California's effort to create emergency supportive housing options during the pandemic has completed a large-scale acquisition process.

January 3 - Office of Governor Gavin Newsom