Culture is drawing people to downtowns.
"These days, people are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing in Center City that's barely moved off the drawing board to the construction site. In some cases, it will be at least two years until the buyers can actually move in. The attraction, obviously, is more than just a place to live. It's what Center City has to offer - what real estate agents call 'the whole package.'
Residential developers are courted as a source of support for the arts in neighborhoods they are targeting for housing. And not just downtown. In many large cities, the arts are being decentralized, with smaller theaters and programs sprouting in other neighborhoods."
Thanks to Benjamin Cromie
FULL STORY: Art for the City's Sake
Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
In Urban Planning, AI Prompting Could be the New Design Thinking
Creativity has long been key to great urban design. What if we see AI as our new creative partner?
King County Supportive Housing Program Offers Hope for Unhoused Residents
The county is taking a ‘Housing First’ approach that prioritizes getting people into housing, then offering wraparound supportive services.
Researchers Use AI to Get Clearer Picture of US Housing
Analysts are using artificial intelligence to supercharge their research by allowing them to comb through data faster. Though these AI tools can be error prone, they save time and housing researchers are optimistic about the future.
Making Shared Micromobility More Inclusive
Cities and shared mobility system operators can do more to include people with disabilities in planning and operations, per a new report.
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.
planning NEXT
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie