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Florida Highway Will Include Wireless EV Charging Segment
The roadway uses magnetic coils to transfer power to EVs, potentially reducing the need for bulky batteries.
New Maine Database Will Track Housing Growth
A new state law requires municipalities to submit records comparing housing permits and completed units for each year since 2010.
Saving the Houston Astrodome Could Cost $750 Million
Local residents have shown strong support for using public funds to preserve and restore the historic stadium as an entertainment venue.
The Child Population in These Cities is Dropping Fast
Cities in the West are seeing sharp drops in their under-5 populations.
Small Connecticut Town Approves Controversial 96-Unit Apartment Complex
Just 1.4 percent of housing in the affluent enclave of Woodbridge qualifies as affordable.
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Inside the Initiative to Protect Lake George by Reducing Road Salt
Ten years after launching a plan to cut salt pollution, Lake George is seeing results, and the model is spreading across the country and beyond.
Over 4,000 Maui Short-Term Rentals in Limbo as County Weighs Next Steps
A new bill will phase out roughly 7,000 vacation rentals, but a proposal to exempt as many as 4,500 stalled in the county council.
Washington State is Becoming a Major Nuclear Energy Hub
Companies are pressing ahead to develop emerging technologies, like fusion reactors and small modular units.
Santa Cruz’s Surf Breaks Under Threat From Climate Change and Coastal Erosion
The Northern California surf haven could lose its iconic waves as projects designed to protect coastal infrastructure alter its coastline.
California Delays Licensing for Immigrant Truck Drivers, Ignoring Federal Deadline
USDOT is threatening the state with the loss of $160 million in federal funding if migrant truck drivers retain their licenses after January 5.
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s First Executive Orders Focus on Tenant Protections, Reverse Adams Orders
A Mamdani order revokes all executive orders issued by former mayor Eric Adams, including one that created a city office focused on cryptocurrency.
6 Streets Getting Pedestrian Makeovers in 2026
These U.S. cities are reducing or removing car traffic to make major streets more people-friendly.
Waymo is Paying Humans to Close its Doors
The company is using an app to notify Los Angeles tow operators when robotaxis need human assistance.
Austin Businesses Call for Sixth Street Bike Lanes
Local business owners say bike lanes would improve safety and boost local business.
Toronto Man Beats Streetcar on Foot to Highlight Traffic Delays
Runner Mac Bauer says he hopes his project spurs the city to improve transit speed and reliability.
Planes, Trains, and... Buses: Philadelphia Man Commutes 800 Miles to Atlanta
The trip between Philadelphia and Atlanta takes roughly four to six hours and costs less than the average US car payment.
San Diego School District Backtracks on Teacher Housing Proposal
After receiving more than a dozen proposals from developers, the district’s board failed to reach a decision or issue further guidance to potential builders.
Dallas Cut Traffic Deaths Nearly in Half in 2025
The city saw 107 fatal crashes this year, down from 208 in 2024.
New Jersey Court Ruling Clarifies Fair Eviction Law
The decision specifies the amount tenants must pay to avoid eviction.
If Robotaxis Can’t Handle a Blackout, What Would Happen During an Earthquake?
The chaos that ensued when San Francisco traffic lights went dark reveals autonomous cars’ lack of preparation for serious disasters and emergencies.
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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.