A Pittsburgh model for stormwater absorption shows how costs can be paid through incremental redevelopment.
"A Pittsburgh-area model demonstrates it's possible to solve problems of sewer overflows, stormwater runoff, and urban revitalization at the sourcein the urban areas where the rain falls and the people liveby absorbing costs into incremental redevelopment... The Nine Mile Run model presents a "restorative redevelopment" approach to the sewers, ecosystem, and communities of the Pittsburgh region. Retrofit and redevelopment projects that are technically and economically feasible can improve the value and livability of the city while effectively restoring the watersheds natural functions."
Thanks to Congress on the New Urbanism
FULL STORY: Restorative Redevelopment: The Nine Mile Run Model

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

USGS Water Science Centers Targeted for Closure
If their work is suspended, states could lose a valuable resource for monitoring, understanding, and managing water resources.

Congress Moves to End Reconnecting Communities and Related Grants
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee moved to rescind funding for the Neighborhood Equity and Access program, which funds highway removals, freeway caps, transit projects, pedestrian infrastructure, and more.

Portland Council Tentatively Approves Sidewalk Repair Plan
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Expanding Access to Design Education at Honolulu Community College
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Integrating Human Rights Into Energy and Extractive Sector Transitions
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