Planetizen Week in Review: June 17, 2016

A two-minute-and-twenty-three-second tour of the news and events from the week in planning.

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June 17, 2016, 5:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


Dallas Freeway Removal

A rendering of the removal scenario for I-345/I-45, according to CityMAP. | Texas Department of Transportation

Big news from surprising sources and important updates from old standbys defined the week in land use and transportation planning this week.

The Texas Department of Transportation imagined a less car-centric future for downtown Dallas, Denver drew a line in the sand on short-term rentals, the city of Las Vegas completed a major planning effort, and new studies from familiar names revealed fundamental facts about how and where Americans live.

For more information on the stories discussed in the video:

A New Ally in the Fight Against Car-Centric Planning in Dallas: TxDOT
Denver Approves Short-Term Rentals for Primary Residences
Las Vegas to Consider New 30-Year Downtown Master Plan
Comparing Property Tax Rates for 100 U.S. Cities
Report Finds Increasing Popularity of 'Walkable Urban Places'

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