multi-use trail

The Santa Ana River Trail, a paved road with a body of water to the right.

After 40 years, Southern California’s longest multi-use trail halfway to completion

The next phase of construction will begin in mid-2027.

September 1, 2026 - Secret Los Angeles

Pedestrian and bike trail under Miami Metroline elevated tracks.

Miami’s Underline Linear Park Offers Recreation, Transportation, Conservation

A 10-mile park that runs under the Miami Metrorail is nearly complete and features bioswales for water conservation and public recreation facilities.

January 7, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Bike path, part of Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How to Make Greenways Better

Adding amenities such as public restrooms and shade trees can make greenways like Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway more inviting and comfortable for their users.

December 25, 2024 - Time Magazine

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.