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Cities, states, and the federal government are trying to prevent a repeat of 2008 while still facing the challenges of inequality and poverty that grew out of the previous recession.

March 26 - James Brasuell

The annals of local control, or, as some would say, NIMBYism, have a new chapter.

March 26 - The Darien Times

While cities may be shut down, city planners have not turned off the lights. Planning departments around California, which is mostly on lockdown, have resorted to working from home. Long-range planning could even benefit.

March 25 - California Planning & Development Report

Legislation to stop construction of McMansions is being undermined by a zoning loophole.

March 25 - Curbed Los Angeles

BLOG POST

Evidence-based research can help planners create truly healthy communities. No junk-science please.

March 25 - Todd Litman

Too many people have been seeking normalcy on parks and on trails. This isn’t a normal time.

March 25 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic has already hit public transit revenues hard, and the concerns of millions of renters around the country about how they'll afford to pay the rent are weighing heavily on the country.

March 25 - The New York Times

The closure will give cyclists and pedestrians a safe roadway to use while maintaining social distancing.

March 25 - Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia

Need some work-at-home tips from a veteran? Hazel Borys has eight to consider.

March 25 - PlaceShakers

Broadcasting information about local actions, to share knowledge and information, and to help local leaders calibrate responses.

March 25 - National League Of Cities

President Trump signaled that he was considering lifting the public health guidelines at the end of the 15-day period on March 30 due to the severe economic impacts caused by containment strategies despite mounting deaths caused by the pandemic.

March 24 - The Washington Post

New research examines ways multifamily housing costs can be reduced through design and construction decisions.

March 24 - Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University

An executive order ramps up the effort to lower emissions in the state, much of which come from transportation.

March 24 - Bike Portland

Vince Bertoni addresses his city’s efforts to incentivize affordable housing and noted the responsibility shared at the state, regional, and local level for policy & regulatory change to incent provision of affordable housing.

March 24 - The Planning Report

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase rapidly throughout the nation, governors of Delaware, Louisiana, and Ohio on Sunday issued stay-at-home orders that take effect Monday night or Tuesday to protect residents and hospitals.

March 24 - Bloomberg

Data from millions of cellphone customers will be used to locate and alert individuals who may have come into contact with people carrying the virus.

March 24 - The New York Times

The lessons of the 2008 housing market crash don't necessarily apply to the current situation.

March 24 - Curbed

Amtrak service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, stopped after Hurricane Katrina. But recent efforts point to restored service in the coming years.

March 24 - T4America Blog

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has seen significant ridership drops due to the coronavirus. The agency is asking Congress for $4 billion to help it through the crisis.

March 23 - The New York Times

Research into previous pandemics, like SARS in 2003, the Spanish Flu in 1918, and the early months of COVID-19 in China, offers insight into what to expect for the economy and the housing market during and after the current pandemic.

March 23 - Zillow