United States
Washington Says Seven-Degree Increase Is Coming, Doesn’t Outline Solutions
A federal evaluation of fuel-efficiency standards says that while drastic climate change is imminent, there is little reason to do anything about it.
Volvo to Sell All-Electric Heavy Trucks in North America in 2020
Volvo gained attention last year by announcing it would stop making new internal combustion engine models. Now it plans to electrify its 2020 truck models as well. A demonstration program will be launched in Southern California next year.
Amazon's First Forays Into Homebuilding Are Worth Watching
A new player with a very familiar name has entered into the residential homebuilding market.
Google Maps Goes Multi-Modal
A bunch of new features makes Google Maps user-friendly for transit commuters.
A New, Renter-Friendly Politics Emerges
There are signs that politicians at every level are responding to the concerns of renters like never before. If only renter-friendly housing policies were matters of simple consensus.
Downtown San Jose Could Get Taller
In the Bay Area's biggest city, the debate over density pits two economic drivers against each other.
Art to Inspire Climate Action
The Coal+Ice exhibition was on view in San Francisco in September 2018, timed to leverage Governor Jerry Brown’s Global Climate Action Summit.
Weekly Scooter Media Brief: September 21-27, 2018
Recent electric scooter news is defined by tragedy.
Looking Beyond the 5G Horizon to the 6G Future
The new 5G networks are almost here, but some think it is not too early to think ahead to 6G.
Friday Funny: A Teacher's Dream of a Better Commute Comes True
The Reductress published a satirical post in which students discover their teacher takes three buses to get to work and decide to reward her with a better commute...made possible by better bus service.
A Billion-Dollar Bet on Home Flipping
Amherst Holdings, a large-scale single family landlord, has rolled out a subsidiary to buy and renovate houses for resale.
The Gig Economy for Mapping
A new startup wants to use blockchain and the Uber model to create free, open-source maps.
APA Announces 2018 Great Places in America
It's one of the biggest days of the entire year for the planning and planners who make great places happen.
Breaking: Elizabeth Warren Releases Far-Reaching Housing Bill
The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act probably has no chance of passing into law, but it's still the most substantial gesture toward housing policy by a member of Congress since the subprime crisis of 2008.
How Transportation Assistance Can Fight Homelessness
Transportation access is one of the biggest factors in keeping people out of homelessness. Cities can help with discounted fares and last-mile connections.
Retrofitting Cities with Accessory Dwelling Units Is a Win-Win
Expensive West Coast cities are looking to these alternative and add-on structures to ease their housing challenges.
Census: Working From Home More Common Than Taking Transit to Work
A more sedentary approach to commuting is now more common than taking the bus or train to work, trailing only driving to work as the most common commute mode.
More Transit Agencies Partnering with Ride-Hailing Companies
New research finds that, done right, working with ride-hailing companies can save public agencies money.
9 Transportation Innovations from U.S. Cities
Curbed surveys the nation for cities leading the push toward more sustainable, equitable, and effective transportation systems.
Envisioning a Truly Walkable City
Cities are putting together the pieces of walkability, but there's still work to be done in completing the puzzle.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
