The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Elaine Chao, who served eight years as labor secretary under President George W. Bush, was confirmed on Jan. 31 as the Secretary of Transportation, on a 93-6 vote.

February 1 - USA Today

Susan Henderson shares some thoughts about the alignment of issues contributing to well-being in cities.

February 1 - PlaceShakers

Renters who care about neighborhood issues have avenues for creating change, but they need to be savy about getting their message across.

January 31 - Strong Towns

Chicago Department of Transportation Chief, Gabe Klein, suggests that crash hot spots should guide efforts to make streets safer.

January 31 - The Chicago Reader

California State Senators, Ben Allen and Scott Wiener, say California transportation funding bills don't spend enough of their budget on public transit.

January 31 - The Sacramento Bee

Simply inviting residents to participate in design charrettes or a community planning process does not mitigate the significant loss they feel as they witness the physical destruction of their homes and lived history.

January 31 - Shelterforce/Rooflines

Santa Monica is testing out a 'Tinder-like' application for approving or disapproving of developments.

January 31 - The Guardian

The Downtown Commuter Survey saw an uptick in 'drive alones' among commuters who work in the city.

January 31 - 5280

President Trump is not the only one proposing a huge infrastructure plan—Senate Democrats have their own. The cost is the same, but financing is different. The Democrats' plan does just what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned against.

January 31 - The Hill

Montgomery County has been considering a Bus Rapid Transit System for close to a decade, a study released this year details the improvements the system promises to bring.

January 31 - Greater Greater Washington

A new tunnel moving east under the Sir John A. Parkway gets approval from National Capital Commission.

January 31 - Metro News

FEATURE

A pilot program in Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo's City and Regional Planning Department explored the potential for an online video course platform to enrich and extend curriculum.

January 31 - William Riggs

Daniel Kay Hertz argues that, besides improving service, a little signage could save the city of Chicago billions of dollars in service expansion costs.

January 30 - Chicago Magazine

Republicans in Missouri want to reduce taxes for corporations, so they are reducing tax credits for affordable housing, infrastructure, and historic preservation.

January 30 - St. Louis Public Radio

Pasadena is adopting accessory dwelling unit (ADU) reform in response to state legislation designed to spur affordable housing options by easing restrictions on ADUs. But is it really entrenchment dressed as reform?

January 30 - UrbDeZine

In the wake of rapid gentrification, an organization in Los Angeles is leveraging the arts to celebrate a community's rich heritage and keep social equity a priority.

January 30 - Shelterforce/Rooflines

Following the lead set by other franchises, professional sports teams are becoming real estate developers seeking to create vibrant places that attract commerce on non-game days.

January 30 - Modern Cities

A call to action to change the paradigm of planning and development to better serve an aging nation.

January 30 - The New York Times

With the loss of redevelopment in California, money for brownfield remediation has dried up. The California Legislature needs to focus on regulatory reform to support brownfield redevelopment, according to environmental attorney Richard Opper.

January 30 - UrbDeZine

Governor Andrew Cuomo, continuing a spree of infrastructure related initiatives, has proposed legislation that would expand his oversight of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

January 30 - Politico New York