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EV battery waste threatens to overwhelm China's recycling system
The county processed over 400,000 metric tons of EV battery waste last year.
Judge orders Waymo to stop using 2 Santa Monica charging stations after noise complaints
Neighbors have asked the city to ban the company from using charging stations in residential areas between 11pm and 6am.
5 ways to hallucination-proof your AI output
With public trust on the line, the stakes are high for urban planners to ensure accuracy in our AI work. Here’s how to do it.
Flock cameras are now in 6,000 US communities
The automated license plate readers are causing backlash from community members concerned about surveillance and privacy.
Austin Waymos rack up nearly $10k in parking tickets
The robotaxis have been cited for parking in tow zones and double parking, among other violations.
New Jersey outlaws algorithm-driven rent setting
Landlords are now barred from using AI to establish rent costs.
Look North: 3 ways Canadian planners are crushing digital accessibility
Although accessibility regulations look similar in the United States and Canada, our northern neighbors have managed to make planning materials more usable for people with disabilities. Here's what we can learn from them.
Transportation secretary proposes right to 'freedom cars'
The Trump administration wants to promote the production of self-driving cars while allowing Americans to buy tech-free "traditional" vehicles.
Massachusetts program pays EV owners to put power back into the grid
A pilot program could pave the way for more vehicle-to-grid installations in the United States.
Amazon's Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene
The car did not register the thick smoke as it drove into a fire scene.
Texas AI study links disparate data sets to identify dangerous road segments
A new study combines multiple data sources to assess roadway risks.
Over half of Colorado's energy now comes from renewables
In the first quarter of 2026, renewables made up 53% of Colorado's electricity, up from 43% in 2025.
Boulder City appeals BLM approval of data center on public land
The data center's developer previously applied for a permit to build a solar farm, a project Boulder officials say is a far cry from the more energy-intensive data center now being proposed.
Uber promises to bring robotaxis to Houston in 2027
Nuro, an Uber partner, has received permits to test its self-driving cars in Texas and California.
California launches $3,500 EV rebate
A new rebate program aims to maintain momentum for EV adoption as the federal government eliminates other incentives.
New York State pauses all new data center projects
An executive order from Gov. Hochul prohibits new data center permits until the state finalizes an environmental review of their impacts.
A robot army is assessing accessibility and mobility on Hoboken's streets
The city is deploying robotic scanners to identify gaps in the city's sidewalks, curb cuts and other mobility infrastructure.
Jersey City bans stand-alone data centers
The city updated its land use ordinance to exclude data centers as an acceptable use in the industrial district.
New Jersey bill would require AVs to use 3 sensing technologies — banning Tesla's robotaxi fleet
Elon Musk has been 'largely alone' in his conviction that radar and lidar sensors are not necessary for the safe operation of autonomous cars.
Popular transit payment system linked to Palantir could give ICE access to rider data
The tap-to-pay system is being used widely in transit systems including New York City, Boston and Chicago.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
