Planetizen Managing Editor James Brasuell shares some of the biggest news and announcements from the week in planning, land use, and related topics.
Planetizen and Planetizen Courses have produced the premier episode of the Planetizen Week in Review. This week's episode focuses on a new fact of American life, a big week for public transit in Los Angeles, and major project announcements in Texas and Florida.
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Most Young Adults Living With Their Parents for the First Time in 130 Years
What L.A.'s New Expo Line Extension Won't Do
Is This the Trinity Park Plan of Dallas' Dreams?
Arlington Reveals $1 Billion Baseball Stadium Proposal
Tampa Approves Big Riverfront Park Renovation
FULL STORY: Planetizen Week in Review: May 27, 2016
Planetizen’s Most Popular Stories This Week
In urban planning news this week were headlines on federal housing legislation, transportation affordability, a study on bike lanes and traffic congestion and more, along with a few other stories Planetizen’s editors are reading.
Planetizen’s Most Popular Stories This Week
Massachusetts TOD law update, Google’s nuclear power agreement, and other Planetizen headlines, along with a few other things we’re reading.
Planetizen Week in Review: September 30, 2016
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Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
A new state law requires all Washington cities to allow co-living facilities in areas zoned for multifamily housing.
Central Florida’s SunRail Plans Major Expansion
The expanded train line will connect more destinations to the international airport and other important destinations.
Las Vegas Golf Course to Become Over 1,000 Units of Affordable Housing
The project is part of an initiative to build affordable housing on shuttered golf courses.
Cities and States Taking Action to Limit Rent-Setting AI
Federal prosecutors are charging a software company with using algorithms to artificially inflate rents.
BART to Raise Fares in January
The transit agency says it needs more state and federal support to meet its operating costs and avoid a growing budget gap.
Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides
The Bixi system introduced a winter pilot project last year, leading to a rise in winter cycling.
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