United States
HUD Program to Connect Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Opportunity Zones
A new program announced by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is designed to encourage Opportunity Zone investments that address poverty and underinvestment.
A Sprinkle of Stores: Wrestling With Jacobs's Uncertainty
Jane Jacobs used vague terms to describe the number of stores necessary for a safe and vibrant streetscape. Here, author Fanis Grammenos attempts to discover a more specific number to attach to this prescription.
Seven State DOTs Awarded $10 Million to Study Gas Tax Alternatives
When transportation spending was last reauthorized, rather than hike the gas tax to maintain current spending, Congress diverted general fund revenue. A program to study alternative revenue options was created so states could launch pilot projects.
Auto-Centric City Dichotomy: More Mobility Options and More Risk
As cities strive to improve mobility for all users, the existing auto paradigm is slow to change
White House Ends Talks with California Over Fuel Efficiency Standards
Ending the talks means litigation will have to settle the conflict over the two standards: California and 12 other states continue to use the Obama-era standard of 36 mpg by 2025, while the administration's rule freezes standards at 2020, or 29 mpg.
Everywhere, Signs of Demise for the Planning Status Quo
The plans, they are a-changin.
With Growing Number of Affluent Renters, Denver Matches National Trend
The housing crunch and changing lifestyle choices mean more people who could be in the market to buy a home are renting instead.
Size of New Homes Shrinking in the U.S.
Experts say more builders are building smaller homes to meet demand for cheaper ownership options.
Promised Data-Driven Infrastructure On Hold at Hudson Yards
When the Manhattan megadevelopment got its start, big data was a major part of Hudson Yards' marketing pitch. Now it's "probably the last thing we'll get to."
Does Climate Change 'Really' Pose a Threat to National Security?
The White House is planning to establish a new climate panel, headed by a well-known climate denier, to question the findings of the president's own intelligence agencies that climate change does indeed pose a national security risk.
Report Compares Emissions from Hundreds of Global Cities
The study gathers emissions reporting data from cities around the world.
Tribune Megasite Could Transform Downtown Chicago
A huge piece of real estate along the Chicago River is primed to host a new mixed-use campus.
Voters to Decide the Legal Status of Lake Erie
Voters in Toledo, Ohio could grant personhood status to the polluted and abused Lake Erie.
The Potential of Shuttles Now That Chariot Is No More
Although Ford has stopped its commuter shuttle service, on-demand shuttles have a place in the transportation landscape of the future.
Contest: Design a Logo for New York's Privately-Owned Public Spaces
New York City is holding a competition for a distinctive logo to clearly demarcate all of its 550 privately-owned public spaces.
Coal, a Campaign Promise Unfulfilled
President Trump still touts coal and its return, but what’s happening in the real world suggests coal is on its way out for good.
Friday Fun: Oscars-Nominated Films Featuring Place in a Starring Role
Many of the movies nominated for Oscars this year gain a great deal of thematic and storytelling meaning from their locations.
When Analyzing Suburbs, Definitions Matter
The definitions of suburban chosen by researchers tend to fall into three categories—and each has a significant impact and the results of academic inquiry.
Mixed Messages on Federal Spending Bill's Attention to Gateway Rail Project
Project supporters and the Trump administration disagree on the takeaway for the Gateway project after Congress and the president signed a federal spending bill earlier this month.
Study Examines Bike Share Programs' Effect on Transit Ridership
Some good news, and some bad, on the effect of bike-share programs on transit ridership.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
