United States
A new working paper adds another perspective to the debate about easing zoning regulations to address the affordable housing crisis.
CityLab
A study about planning for AVs shows that most cities are not actively working to prepare for them and officials are worried about the many potential effects they will have on cities.
CityLab
If action isn’t taken to address the major issues the nation faces today, younger people will be contending with a lifetime of hardship. But older generations seem mostly to be looking the other way.
Slate
Dangerous driving is a common feature of U.S. car ads, but other countries have banned this advertising because it glorifies reckless behavior.
Streetsblog USA
City life is being sold as a convenient version of the suburbs, with similar amenities minus the time-consuming commute.
The New York Times
A new analysis looks at how income and population density are related to car ownership and some ways that the design of cities can help lessen car dependence.
Slate
Rental car companies and cities say companies like Turo and Getaround are not following the regulatory rules that should apply to them.
CityLab
A new book looks at the evolution of American ballparks and the changes that have mirrored urbanism.
Curbed
The bikes offer a transportation option for older people where other modes fall short.
Fast Company
A design-focused study of mode choice doesn’t consider the many ways people interact with and travel through urban environments.
City Observatory
Long used to promote inequality, zoning and land use are now helping to keep vulnerable communities safer and cleaner.
CityLab
The Inclusive Innovation Playbook provides guidance about how to create smart cities without leaving anyone behind.
Smart Cities Dive
The What Works Cities Certification recognizes cities across the country using data to inform local governance.
Smart Cities Dive
The goal of transportation networks should be to provide integrated and efficient services, which requires looking beyond particular modes.
Governing
The scooters contribute to a more diverse mobility landscape, but the environmental impacts of producing and maintaining them need to be reduced.
Fast Company
People living in tiny homes drastically reduce their ecological footprints and make more sustainable lifestyle choices, research shows.
CityLab
The supply gap is hitting lower-income families especially hard, a new study shows.
Housing Perspectives
The plan points to transit’s role in a cleaner and more sustainable future, but comprehensive changes in transportation policy are also needed.
Data for Progress
Predictive analytics can help identify vulnerable people early and deliver necessary services before they descend into homelessness.
Dissent
A wealth of pre-authored policy maps lets users access data to explore public policy issues.
ArcWatch (Esri)
