The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Monorail Study Moves Forward in Maryland
A plan to widen Interstate 270 in Maryland was approved earlier this year under the condition that the state also study a plan to build a monorail along the route.
Eminent Domain Sparks Protest in Atlanta
Atlanta's worsening housing affordability set the stage for a controversy over the city's use of eminent domain to build a new park and stormwater retention facility.
Price Elasticity of Demand, Explained
Many transportation challenges could be solved by a more informed understanding of price elasticity of demand, according to this article.
BLOG POST
How Proptech Could Change Planning and Development in the U.S.
Proptech (a portmanteau of property and technology) promises to change the world of development and planning.
New HOT Lanes Open in Houston
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County opened a new segment of HOT lanes, open to carpools and toll paying solo drivers, on U.S. 290 in Houston this week.
Milwaukee Updates Zoning Code to Encourage Walkability
The city of Milwaukee will require new commercial developments to include a 15-foot "street frontage zone" to encourage walking.
Height Limits, Roof Deck Ban Killed by Philly Planning Commission's Pocket Veto
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission made a "rare how of power" in using a variety of "pocket veto" to kill proposed height and roof deck restrictions in the Far Northeast section of Philadelphia.
New York Largest U.S. City to Require Bird-Friendly Building Materials
The New York City Council approved Proposed Initiative 1482B by an overwhelming margin, ensuring bird-friendly design and construction practices in the largest U.S. city.
Innovative Planning Curriculum Awarded
Winners of an annual award for innovation in planning curriculum were announced earlier this year, and applications for 2020's award will be open until February.
The Homeless Working Poor
The Salinas Valley in California is an agricultural powerhouse, but homelessness and hunger abound. Finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult, even for people with jobs.
FCC Wants to Shift WiFi Bandwidth Away From the Transportation Sector
The scalability of vehicle-to-vehicle Internet technology hangs in the balance of a proposed rulemaking under consideration at the Federal Communication Commission.
Navigating California's Housing Insanity
One person’s return to the San Francisco Bay Area meant facing the dystopian realities of the rental market.
Chicago-Cleveland Hyperloop Estimated at $29.8 Billion
A feasibility analysis published today estimates costs and benefits for the still-unproven Hyperloop technology, as envisioned for a route connecting Cleveland and Chicago.
Supreme Court Refuses Landmark Homelessness Case
A closely watched court case related to how cities deal with homeless people sleeping in public, Martin v. Boise, will not get hearing with the U.S. Supreme Court.
FEATURE
The Decade in Urban Planning
A look back at the biggest stories and themes from the world of urban planning in the decade that was the 2010s.
Newark Sues New York City Over Homeless Relocations
The city of Newark is accusing the city of New York of creating the Special One-Time Assistance program to systematical relocate the homeless.
A Better Way to Tackle Social and Economic Inequality
Building community wealth from the bottom up is a more effective way to turn struggling communities around.
Men and SUVs: A Bad Mix for Traffic Safety
Data from New York City show that male drivers are responsible for the vast majority of traffic fatalities in the city, and more of those fatalities are caused by male drivers behind the wheels of trucks and SUVs.
Making Climate Change a Priority for Transportation Planning
The threat of climate change has not guided transportation planning in Chicago, and the city and region could be doing much more to promote sustainable transportation, according to the article.
Bike Lanes Aren’t Just a White Thing
Neighborhoods of color are often more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, but they are also often left behind when local officials redesign streets to make them safer. How can we change this?
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
