This HUD study shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, the presence of supportive housing does not devalue surrounding property.
The impact of affordable and special needs housing on neighborhoods is an often-debated topic. The Impacts of Supportive Housing on Neighborhoods and Neighbors: Final Report adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that subsidized housing can have a benign or even positive impact on a neighborhood when public education and other "community entrée" strategies are combined with careful siting and property management.
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: Supportive Housing Has Positive Impact

Montreal Mall to Become 6,000 Housing Units
Place Versailles will be transformed into a mixed-use complex over the next 25 years.

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

DARTSpace Platform Streamlines Dallas TOD Application Process
The Dallas transit agency hopes a shorter permitting timeline will boost transit-oriented development around rail stations.

Without International Immigrants, the Rural US Population Would Be Falling 58%
Census data shows that population growth in rural areas is due in large part to international migrants.

Dead End: Nine Highways Ready for Retirement
The Freeways Without Futures report describes the nation’s most promising highway removal proposals.

Congressman Proposes Bill to Rename DC Metro “Trump Train”
The Make Autorail Great Again Act would withhold federal funding to the system until the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), rebrands as the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA).
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.
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Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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