Long-Range Planning
Vancouver Approves New Metro 2050 Regional Plan
The region around Vancouver in British Columbia has a new 30-year regional plan.
Puget Sound Transportation Plan Fails to Meet Climate Targets
Agency staff says the Puget Sound regional long-range plan won’t achieve 2030 sustainability goals set by the state.
Montgomery County Growth Plan Approved
The county council approved the much-debated long-range growth plan, preparing the region for a shift toward more mid-density housing and transit-oriented development.
Montgomery County Divided Over Long-Range Plan
In the wake of mass resignations at the county’s planning board, the county council will vote to update their growth plan to reflect the region’s changing economy and demographics.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit Moves To Implement Long-Range Plan
After four years of delays, the agency is ready to implement a five-year plan setting the foundation for its long-term goals to improve and expand service.
Citywide Master Planning Process Launched in Worcester
The Massachusetts college town, with 200,000 residents, is kicking off the Worcester Now / Next long-range plan with a series of public engagement activities.
New Long-Range Transit Plan Adopted for Pittsburgh Area
A long list of transit projects is included in the NEXTransit long-range plan approved recently by the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
New Long-Range Transportation Plan for the D.C. Region Will Include a Climate Addendum
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board has almost completed the latest version fo the Visualize 2045 long-range transportation plan, but it is already making plans to add a climate plan to the final product.
A Daring 50-Year Vision for the San Francisco Bay Area
The SPUR Regional Strategy sets a new standard for planning advocacy, not only for the depth and breadth of its vision, but for its skill in execution.
A New Transit Plan for Suburban Georgia
The county of Henry, located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, is updating its 30-year Transit Master Plan.
Congestion Pricing Study Taking Shape in Los Angeles
New York City is the furthest along with a congestion pricing scheme, but San Francisco and Los Angeles are catching up in California.
Updated Long Range Transportation Plan Released for L.A. Metro
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) recently released an updated draft of its 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan.
Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan: First Regional Transit Plan for Baltimore Since 2002
Transit planners in the Baltimore area are working on plans for a more reliable, useful regional transit system.
Planning and Teaching in Southern California
Elizabeth Gallardo is a planning associate with the city of Los Angeles, working as part of an ambitious effort to update the city's numerous community plans while also teaching planning courses at a nearby university.
A Long-Range Transportation Plan for Ohio
The Ohio Department of Transportation is gathering public input for the "Access Ohio 2045" long-range transportation plan.
The Devil's in the Details for Houston's Hobby Line Light Rail Planning
Several alternative routes are still under consideration for a planned light rail route included in Houston's METRONext long-range transit plan, in progress ahead of a vote by residents in November.
A Form-Based Code Arrives in St. Louis
The Forest Park Southeast neighborhood in St. Louis has completed a years-long planning process—the result is a new form-based code.
Seattle's Cup Runneth Over: Suburb Launches Long-Range Transit Plan to Handle Growth
The city of Everett is expecting a 60 percent jump in population by 2035, most of which will be focused in its city center. All of those people will also need an efficient and useful citywide transit system.
Melbourne, Australia Plans Assault on Sprawl With '20-Minute Neighborhoods'
Melbourne's long-range plan for development through 2050 envisions denser neighborhoods, built around the idea of 20-minute neighborhoods.
A New Long-Range Transportation Plan for Madison, WI
Proposed long-range transportation plan for Madison emphasizes biking, walking, bus rapid transit.
Princeton Planning
City of College Park
Houston-Galveston Area Council
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Spearfish
City of Lomita
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