The Community of Temple Terrace is conducting a pilot program where residents are billed for the trash they generate.
"The city is testing a program that could change the way household garbage is collected. More than 100 Temple Terrace homeowners are taking part in a pilot program to test a new garbage pickup system. If approved, it will change the way household garbage is collected, and it might lower some residents' monthly trash bills. The new system is volume-based, officials said, which means households would pay according to the amount of garbage they generate. Now, every household pays a flat monthly fee of $17.95, regardless of quantity. Volume-based systems are more equitable, officials said, because a person or couple who generates very little garbage would pay less than a family of five that generates much more."
Thanks to Christian Peralta
FULL STORY: Volume-based garbage pickup system tested
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