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A Historic Texas Beach Town Faces Existential Growth Questions
Galveston, Texas is growing — and so are questions about its land use strategy.
Why is Canada’s Public Transit so Much Cheaper — and Better — Than the United States’?
The answer lies largely in political will.
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Red Cities, Blue Cities and (Property) Crime: A Sequel
Like urban violent crime, urban property crime is often a political football. Republicans claim that crime in Democrat-run cities is proof that Democrats are incapable of maintaining public order. Do they have a point?
Study: Clarifying California’s Vague Definition of Transit Stops Could Make 1.3M Acres Eligible for Density Bonuses
According to researchers, no California jurisdictions are using the broadest possible definition of a transit stop.
Sacramento Faces a $5 Billion Backlog of Transportation Projects
Between 2015 and 2024, 22,538 injury or fatal crashes occurred on Sacramento streets.
Why Walk Scores Don’t Tell the Whole Story
A popular measure of walkability only measures proximity, not safety or comfort.
New Jersey AG Says Governor Can’t Bar ICE From Transit
An executive order prohibits ICE from using state-owned property, but the AG says it doesn’t apply to public spaces like train stations.
400 Maine Affordable Homes Unable to Break Ground due to Buy America Rules
Projects that receive certain federal funds are required to source 95% of their materials from the United States.
NPS to Remove a Popular, Life-saving DC Bike Lane
Bicycle injury crashes along the 15th Street corridor dropped by 91% after a protected bike lane was installed.
LA County to Make ‘Historic’ $78M Investment in Parks
A record $78+ million in Measure A funding advances park access, health, and climate resilience in communities that need it most.
Ridership on Santa Maria Transit Sees 8-10% Increase Thanks to High Gas Prices
Santa Maria, California’s bus system has seen a sharp increase in ridership in March 2026.
Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Encourage Infill Housing on Brownfields
If signed by the state’s governor, the bill would require cities to allow housing development on lots over 5 acres.
Nation’s Shortest Car Ferry Travels Just 200 Feet in a National Park
The Green River Ferry shuttles cars in a 30-second trip.
Spokane Passes 12% Parking Tax
The new tax will support city transportation projects.
San Diego to Lower Speed Limits on 20% of its Streets
The city council approved reduced speed limits on streets designated as high-risk corridors, school zones, and other areas as part of its Vision Zero strategy.
Anaheim Transit to Shut Down March 31 After City Declines to Take Over
The service offered free rides to residents employed by local businesses, serving key destinations like Disneyland.
How Austin Became Texas’ Most Expensive City
The average mortgage payment in Austin was $2,955 in 2024.
16 States Sue HUD Over New Limits to Fair Housing Act
The lawsuit charges the agency with reversing decades of fair housing regulations and weakening its own enforcement capacity.
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Gateway, and the Dawn of the “Trump-Proof” Infrastructure Era
Though disaster has been averted for now, by reneging on critical infrastructure commitments, the administration has set a “dangerous national precedent.”
Provo Rejects Data Center Rezoning Proposal
The Utah city voted against a proposed data center after hearing community concerns about environmental and economic impacts.
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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.
