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Cleveland Ready to Launch Citywide Inspection of Rental Housing
Cleveland's rental housing stock is a public health risk, and the city is finally taking steps to launch a citywide inspection.
Portland Prepares for the Big One
A new report identifies key actions for the city of Portland to prepare for the certainty of a large earthquake.
Housing and Opportunity
In a new article and accompanying policy brief, Arthur Acolin and Susan Wachter of Penn IUR write about their new research into the relationship between housing access and opportunity.
Codes Study: Trends in Zoning Reform
The Codes Study is updated! These are the cities that are rewriting their land use laws to promote wellness, economic strength, and environmental resilience.
Remember Trump's Pledge to Save Coal Jobs?
The West's largest coal power plant and two Ohio coal plants will be closing, and the coal mines that supply them may shutter as well. The Arizona utility "is tired of overpaying for power," words that surely the president should understand.
'Free to Ride' Explores the Disparate Impact of Transit Planning
A new feature-length documentary film raises the question of whether public transportation is a civil rights issue.
North Dakota House Rejects Law Legalizing Vehicular Violence Against Protestors
The North Dakota House of Representatives rejected a law designed to make it easier for drivers to run over protestors.
Oroville Dam Crisis Foreseen Over 11 Years Ago
Had federal authorities acted on the motion filed by three environmental groups in October 2005, nearly 200,000 people in three counties would not have been forced to evacuate due to a poorly constructed emergency spillway for Oroville Dam.
Mayor de Blasio Raises the Stakes on Housing Affordability
Mayor Bill de Blasio's recent State of the City address broke with tradition and voiced an impassioned plea regarding to housing affordability.
Designing a Better Little Free Library
The care that goes into each Little Free Library makes each example special and unique. A little architectural expertise can't hurt either.
The Strong, Prosperous and Resilient Communities Challenge Awards $90 Million
Six regions have been selected for funding as part of the Strong, Prosperous and Resilient Communities Challenge, or SPARCC. A local news outlet reports on the potential benefits of the program for Atlanta.
Report: U.S. Traffic Fatalities Rise, Again
Initial data from the National Safety Council (NSC) suggest that more than 40,000 Americans died on the country's roads in 2016 for the first time in a decade.
Gary, Indiana May Allow Unneeded Park Space to Revert to Nature
With a shrinking population, Gary, Indiana is faced with the prospect of having more park space than it knows what to do with.
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Lessons from Oroville: Resilience for Scarcity and Abundance
Swings in weather-related fortunes will continue to push to unprecedented extremes, in California, in Texas, in Boston, in Long Island, in Louisiana, and everywhere else.
Addressing the Bus Stigma
"Buses should be cool!" transit advocates continue to yell into an uncaring oblivion.
The Death of Pronto!
Seattle's bikeshare found itself in a negative feedback loop of low ridership, lean revenue, and limited facilities.
World's First Passenger Drone Readies for Takeoff in Dubai
This summer, commuters may have another option for moving around Dubai as a pilotless drone is prepared to shuttle passengers around the city.
New Bus Circulator Approved to Deliver Fans to New Atlanta Braves Ballpark
The Atlanta Braves are decamping for the suburbs this spring.
The Value of Partnerships in Community Development
Community partnerships can be an effective way to accomplish shared goals. What are the factors that make some partnerships more effective than others?
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The Case Against the Los Angeles 'Neighborhood Integrity Initiative'
The dust from the November election is far from settled, but Los Angeles is already headed back to the ballot box in March. The big ticket item for planning in the city: Measure S, also known as the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
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.
