United States
Since the Great Recession, homeownership is down and corporations are taking advantage of the profit opportunities.
CityLab
Animals are not only evolving in remarkable ways to meet the challenges of urban environments, but they are doing it quickly.
Wired
Public transportation that serves regional areas makes sense, but the United States has been slow to pursue strategies and policies that foster these types of systems.
the transport politic
A new report examines a range of strategies that limit the displacement effects of park projects.
CityLab
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the United States, but cities have been slow to implement effective policies and road design measures to change the trend.
Los Angeles Times
A new guide says cities need to plan now for AVs so they are not caught off guard when the technology finally arrives.
Wired
The latest arrival on the shared mobility scene are Revel mopeds, part of the next generation of devices offering an alternative to car travel.
Slate
In communities lacking green space, public access to upgraded school playgrounds is a win-win solution.
Fast Company
Developers are working to attract tenants to co-working spaces, in a relationship that they say benefits companies as well as surrounding communities.
The New York Times
Current zoning restrictions hearken back to an America that long longer exists. It’s time to update codes and stop perpetuating housing segregation and inequality.
The New York Times
Both Bird and Lime have organized boards of experts to conduct research and advise the companies as their micromobility ventures grow.
CityLab
Colorful, engaging crosswalks aren’t the norm, but they’re popping up around the country. And while they aren’t in line with federal guidelines, they have transformed streets and intersections.
NPR
The economy is improving in places like Texas, but a closer look indicates that cities are taking off while rural areas are lagging behind.
The New York Times
Local municipalities are offering housing incentives to draw employees and help them live closer to their jobs.
Governing
While much focus is on the future of autonomous vehicles, the increase in pedestrian deaths related to SUVs remains a largely ignored issue.
Slate
Bus stop balancing can help lines run much more smoothly. A new publication guides agencies through the process.
Streetsblog USA
U.S. coastal cities need to prepare for the effects of climate change, but the pot of funding is limited. There’s no way around the fact that there will be winners and there will be losers.
The New York Times
Scooters are a useful addition to the mobility landscape, but cities need to address the many safety issues that come along with them.
The New York Times
Cities go through ups and downs over time, and where a city is in its longer history can reveal the reasons behind population changes.
Governing
A new working paper adds another perspective to the debate about easing zoning regulations to address the affordable housing crisis.
CityLab
