The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

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A review of two books about the American housing crisis — one tailored to liberal readers, another tailored to conservative readers.

October 15 - Michael Lewyn

The 2024 CLRC showcased innovative strategies for transforming brownfields into sustainable, equitable community assets, emphasizing environmental, social, and economic empowerment through land reuse.

October 14 - Center for Creative Land Recycling

Researchers are exploring ocean iron fertilization as a potential method for removing atmospheric carbon dioxide, emphasizing the need for controlled trials to determine its effectiveness and ecological impact in combating climate change.

October 14 - University of Hawai'i News

Singapore's remarkable rise in life expectancy, driven by government policies on health, green spaces, and social cohesion, has earned it the distinction of being named the world's sixth “Blue Zone.”

October 14 - BBC

Urban farming provides opportunities to increase food security in addition to other benefits.

October 14 - Pittsburgh City Paper

Regions at high risk for flooding, wildfires, and other climate-fueled disasters continue to see rapid population growth.

October 14 - CBS News

Unlike many aerial gondolas, Mexico City’s Cablebus is largely used by commuters and residents from communities farther from the city center.

October 14 - Bloomberg CityLab

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Lessons for building affirming, inclusive, and trauma-informed housing developments for older LGBTQ+ adults.

October 14 - Sydney Kopp-Richardson

Low-income renters face an increased risk of eviction after a natural disaster. Most cities and states don’t offer any protection.

October 13 - Bloomberg CityLab

Whether it’s a preference for highway expansion, passenger rail, or bike infrastructure, different administrations can shift grantmaking priorities at the federal level.

October 13 - Smart Cities Dive

The city and state are investing $3 billion in rescuing vacant residential properties to promote homeownership and reduce blight.

October 13 - Governing

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The state legislature passed dozens of new laws aimed at improving housing affordability and streamlining the development process to meet rising demand.

October 13 - Diana Ionescu

More than 20 states have laws banning or limiting happy hours at bars and restaurants. Now, some are revisiting these regulations in an effort to boost commerce in struggling downtown districts.

October 11 - Route Fifty

The Federal Railroad Administration will award funding to projects aimed at improving and building new intercity rail connections.

October 11 - Smart Cities Dive

Despite concerns and closures in the wake of Hurricane Helene, most of the trail appears to have suffered minor damage.

October 11 - Outside Magazine

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Whether you’re a TikTok enthusiast or a Substack reader, you can find plenty of valuable and engaging urban planning content in the new media landscape.

October 11 - Planetizen

Despite concerns that solar projects could lower property values, new research finds they actually rose slightly in areas near utility-scale solar installations.

October 10 - Canary Media

New data specification technology could help rural agencies streamline their operations and coordinate efforts to improve service delivery.

October 10 - GovTech

Underused parking garages and lots offer an opportunity to alleviate the housing crisis by retrofitting them with temporary and permanent housing options.

October 10 - Route Fifty

The legislation acknowledges the impact of cumulative damage and expands access to funds for communities adjacent to storm-hit states.

October 10 - Smart Cities Dive