Planetizen Managing Editor James Brasuell shares some of the biggest news and announcements from the week in planning, land use, and related topics. All in two minutes and 30 seconds.
It's always an eventful and consequential week in the world of planning. Remember last week, for instance?
This week's "Planetizen Week in Review" visits Minneapolis and St. Louis, introduces new research and tools to address the housing crisis, and announced a new partnership to lay the groundwork for the future of mobility.
Fore more information on the stories discussed in the video:
Minneapolis Puts Pedestrians First in Adopting New Complete Streets Policy
Open Today: Renovated Riverfront Path Below the Gateway Arch
Conflicting Views on How Best to Combat Gentrification, Explained
The 'Housing Development Dashboard' Promises a New Understanding of Housing Policy
Sidewalk Labs and Transportation For America to Develop Connected Streets
FULL STORY: Planetizen Week in Review: June 3, 2016
Sacramento Plans ‘Quick-Build’ Road Safety Projects
The city wants to accelerate small-scale safety improvements that use low-cost equipment to make an impact at dangerous intersections.
Why Bike Lanes Are Good: An Explainer for the US Transportation Secretary
Sean Duffy says there’s no evidence that bike lanes have benefits. Streetsblog — and federal agencies’ own data — beg to differ.
Safe Streets Grants: What to Know
This year’s round of Safe Streets for All grant criteria come with some changes.
Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
Federal officials are eyeing major cuts to the Section 8 program that helps millions of low-income households pay rent.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Canada vs. Kamala: Whose Liberal Housing Platform Comes Out on Top?
As Canada votes for a new Prime Minister, what can America learn from the leading liberal candidate of its neighbor to the north?
Wildlife Rebounds After the Eaton Fire
Following the devastation of the Eaton Fire, the return of wildlife and the regrowth of native plants are offering powerful signs of resilience and renewal.
LA to Replace Inglewood Light Rail Project With Bus Shuttles
LA Metro says the change is in response to community engagement and that the new design will be ready before the 2028 Olympic Games.
Paris Voters Approve More Car-Free Streets
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the city will develop a plan to close 500 streets to car traffic and add new bike and pedestrian infrastructure after a referendum on the proposal passed with 66 percent of the vote.
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