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Study: Nearly Half of Portland TOD Residents Commute by Transit
People living in transit-oriented developments are more likely to ditch the car and opt for transit or walking, new research shows.
Kansas City Set to Open Main Street Street Car Extension
The city’s streetcar system is expanding in advance of 2026 soccer World Cup.
Australian Governments Offering $1 Pre-Approved Housing Plans
The New South Wales government is the first to sell pre-approved architectural plans to citizens for $1 in the hopes of spurring more housing construction.
Pittsburgh Transit Board Reverses Proposed 35% Service Cuts
Thanks to new funding approved by the state legislature, the city’s transit agency will be able to temporarily stave off proposed service cuts, but the fix is only temporary.
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The Wave of Transit ‘Fiscal Cliffs,’ Explained
Covid and inflation played a role. But for many agencies, the crisis goes much deeper.
Bay Area Transit Tax Measure Awaits Governor's Signature
A 5-county sales tax measure to head-off the 'fiscal cliffs' facing Bay Area transit agencies may appear on the November 2026 ballot in what would likely be Regional Measure 4. A signature-gathering effort could reduce the voter threshold to 50% + 1.
A Multimillion Dollar Virginia Company is Turning Empty Office Buildings Into Farms
Area 2 Farms envisions a world where 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of an indoor farm.
Downsizing Baby Boomers May Ease the Housing Crisis
Some hope that a ‘silver tsunami’ of downsizing baby boomers will bring down housing costs, but the reality is likely much more complicated.
Delaware Governor Could Force Cities to Upzone
Gov. Meyer says the state will work with cities to encourage land use reforms that make room for more affordable housing types, but could take stricter measures if jurisdictions don’t comply.
NYC to Gain 50K New Housing Units by Year’s End
Thanks to a now-expired tax incentive, the city is seeing a record number of new homes being built.
Archival Gems: Century-Old Photos of America’s First Articulated Buses
A richly illustrated trip through the history of articulated buses in America.
HUD Whistleblowers: Agency is ‘Systematically Undermining’ Fair Housing Laws
HUD employees say the agency has decimated the Office of Fair Housing, reducing staff by 70 percent, and forced a gag order that prevents them from effectively enforcing fair housing and civil rights laws.
DC ‘Streatery’ Fees Could Kill Most Outdoor Dining
The new, permanent outdoor dining program will cost businesses $20 per square foot of dining space, prompting most restaurants to dismantle their Covid-era ‘streateries.’
Regulatory Agency Delays Pedestrian-Oriented Car Safety Rating Updates
Under pressure from automakers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is delaying the implementation of new vehicle ratings based on safety features that reduce risks to people outside the car.
Sacramento Launches "Micro-Communities" To Address Senior Homelessness Crisis
Sacramento introduces “micro-communities” with tiny homes and communal spaces to address rising homelessness among senior residents.
For a Few Hours, This Site Put San Francisco Drivers a Step Ahead of Parking Officers
A web developer used city parking enforcement data to map the routes of parking enforcement officers.
Waco, Texas Plans ‘Futuristic Mobility Corridor’
The city awarded two contracts to move forward plans for a 9-mile mobility corridor adaptable to new transportation technologies and equipped with sensor technology to improve safety and efficiency.
Trump's Executive Order Keeps Trains Running on Long Island
A strike by employees of the nation's busiest commuter rail line was averted, if only temporarily, after union leaders asked President Trump to intervene while they negotiate a pay hike. What did the president's love of golf have to do with it?
Feds Open $5B in Rail Safety Grants
The reissued call for applications omits equity and climate requirements and prioritizes “family-friendly” project proposals.
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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.
