Its metropolitan area now includes almost 20 million people; some politicians welcome the influx, but there is a darker side to this manic growth.
"Over the next 15 years, the capital's population is predicted to grow by a further 700,000 to hit the eight million mark. To cope, the city will need 70,000 new homes, along with more schools, hospitals, teachers and nurses. All the while, the capital's transport infrastructure is buckling, the environment is filthy and social services are struggling...[the governments] unsustainable plans for new homes in [area suburbs] are providing the foundations for a new commuter civilization...41 per cent of London children (around 300,000) live below the poverty line. The city has the largest number of unemployed people in the country. Inner London schools record the lowest absolute attainment in England while the capital boasts the highest number of fee-paying parents." Only if Britain's other major cities "can reclaim their commercial and cultural mantle as great cities will there be any hope" of relief for London.
Thanks to David Gest
FULL STORY: Life at the City’s Limits

Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
Federal officials are eyeing major cuts to the Section 8 program that helps millions of low-income households pay rent.

Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

Ken Jennings Launches Transit Web Series
The Jeopardy champ wants you to ride public transit.

Rebuilding Smarter: How LA County Is Guiding Fire-Ravaged Communities Toward Resilience
Los Angeles County is leading a coordinated effort to help fire-impacted communities rebuild with resilience by providing recovery resources, promoting fire-wise design, and aligning reconstruction with broader sustainability and climate goals.

When Borders Blur: Regional Collaboration in Action
As regional challenges outgrow city boundaries, “When Borders Blur” explores how cross-jurisdictional collaboration can drive smarter, more resilient urban planning, sharing real-world lessons from thriving partnerships across North America.

Philadelphia Is Expanding its Network of Roundabouts
Roundabouts are widely shown to decrease traffic speed, reduce congestion, and improve efficiency.
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.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service