Social / Demographics
Chicago Residents Sue City Over Inaccessible Sidewalks
The suit alleges the city has failed to create a “coordinated, proactive system” for complying with ADA and ensuring accessibility on the city’s sidewalks and crosswalks.
The “Hundred Mile” Yard Sales That Turn Rural Highways into Treasure Trails
From Kentucky to Florida to Washington State, a delightful culture of impossibly long yard sales helps communities thrive.
The Nation’s 40 Fastest-Growing Suburbs
Projected population growth will be concentrated in suburban communities around major metropolitan areas, with the Sunbelt experiencing the fastest growth.
Ann Arbor Traffic Stops for Minor Offenses Drop to Zero in August
A new policy bars Ann Arbor police officers from pulling people over for minor, non-dangerous equipment violations.
Cities Can be a Sensory Nightmare. Minnesota is Trying to Change That.
A state-wide effort to build 10,000 sensory-friendly spaces aims to set a new standard for inclusive design.
NYC to Require 20% of Senior Housing be Multigenerational
The Senior Affordable Rental Apartments program now requires some two-bedroom units to accommodate adult children or other caregivers.
20 Years After Katrina, New Orleans is More Unaffordable Than Ever
The city’s post-hurricane redevelopment has failed to include its most vulnerable residents.
Walking Paths as Everyday Infrastructure
Walking paths are simple yet transformative features in parks that promote health, equity, and community connection, proving that small investments can deliver lasting benefits.
Maui Wildfire Recovery, Two Years On
Two years after the Lahaina and Kula wildfires, hundreds of homes are under construction and community resilience is strong, though many survivors remain displaced and long to return home.
A Reality Check on Crime, Safety, and Transit
While Duffy and Nadler battle it out in a shouting match, the data is clear: transit is safe.
LA Bus Ridership Keeps Dropping as ICE Raids Continue
Bus boardings fell for a second month amid fears of immigration raids.
Court Favors First Nations in Landmark Metro Vancouver Land Claim
The longest trial in Canadian history ended with the BC Supreme Court awarding rights to a 750-hectare parcel in Richmond to First Nations groups.
The Death of the Living Room
High housing costs are squeezing out common shared spaces in many UK apartments, leading to social isolation and negative mental health impacts.
Grants Pass to Provide 150 Camping Spaces, $60k in Services After Disability Rights Suit
The city previously made headlines for the U.S. Supreme Court case allowing penalties for camping prohibited by local ordinances.
Green Schoolyards Gain Momentum Across Southern California
Fueled by new funding and community partnerships, these projects are replacing heat-trapping asphalt with trees and vegetation to create cooler, healthier school environments.
MPO Boards Don’t Reflect Their Constituencies
Metropolitan planning organizations make important transportation planning decisions, but their memberships often don’t reflect their region’s demographics.
How Disgust Shapes Perceptions of Density
A new study reveals a telling link between an individual’s disgust sensitivity and how they respond to urban density.
Monterey Park’s Blueprint for Equitable Parks
Monterey Park’s first-ever Parks System Master Plan offers a community-driven roadmap for creating more equitable, accessible, and vibrant public spaces.
Building a Just Energy Transition
A new book outlines a “four-plus pillars” framework for phasing out fossil fuels while addressing systemic inequities, emphasizing public support, dedicated funding, economic diversification, coalitions, and reforms that dismantle extractive systems.
Connecticut Governor Rejects Trump Homelessness Order
Gov. Lamont — who vetoed a highly anticipated pro-housing bill in June — says his state will not criminalize homelessness or force the institutionalization of unhoused people.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
One Hundred Miles
County of Mendocino
planning NEXT
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
