A two-minute-and-twenty-three-second tour of the news and events from the week in planning.
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
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Short-Term Rental Regulations Up for Debate in Dallas
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TxDOT Promises to Reverse Some of the Damage Caused by Urban Freeways in Dallas
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The Five Most-Changed American Cities
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Housing, Supportive Service Providers Brace for Federal Cuts
Organizations that provide housing assistance are tightening their purse strings and making plans for maintaining operations if federal funding dries up.
Op-Ed: Why an Effective Passenger Rail Network Needs Government Involvement
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‘Quality Work, Fast’: NC Gears up for Homebuilding After Helene, Trying to Avoid Past Pitfalls
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