United States

Despite decades of our raising the issue of displacement in the face of rising rents, many Americans still do not see this as a call-to-action or a failure of public policy. Here is why our housing messaging may be backfiring.

February 5, 2018 - Shelterforce/Rooflines

The issue of wind and solar energy development has always been a hot button in the California desert, and the Trump Administration just pressed it.

February 3, 2018 - San Francisco Chronicle

Bloomberg Philanthropies recognized nine cities leading the trend toward better use of data in city governance practices.

February 3, 2018 - Smart Cities Dive

In the drive to begin construction in New Mexico, the Trump Administration has bypassed dozens of federal environmental regulations.

February 2, 2018 - The Architect's Newspaper

Low-income renters are requiring longer periods of rental assistance, and the trends show housing costs are a leading cause.

February 2, 2018 - Modern Cities

A new film documents the sub-culture of men pushing themselves to recapture their glory days on the bike.

February 2, 2018 - Bike Portland

The Onion is back at it again, this time satirizing society's interest in self-driving cars with a new concept: the carless driver.

February 2, 2018 - The Onion

On some busy blocks, Uber and Lyft drivers have nowhere safe to park. Neither do parcel delivery personnel. Shared use mobility zones could address the problem.

February 1, 2018 - Eno Center for Transportation

Boise State University researchers have published a detailed study and online maps that lay out possible scenarios for urban growth in Idaho's Treasure Valley in one of the fastest-growing states in the Union.

February 1, 2018 - Idaho Statesman

The Trump Administration is rescinding another in a string of environmental regulations from the Obama Administration—this time it's the Clean Water Rule's protections for streams and waterways.

February 1, 2018 - Pacific Standard

The new study, published by the Urban Politics and Governance research group at McGill University, comes with a major disclaimer: it was funded by the Hotel Trades Council, AFL-CIO, among other.

February 1, 2018 - Politico

No, this post is not about the Russia investigation nor #MeToo, but the state of climate policy in the U.S. after President Trump's first year. Surprisingly, it's not as bad as one might think, no thanks to Trump though.

February 1, 2018 - The New York Times - Climate

Despite being well-known and maligned for delays and overall service, Chicago is ranked the best city for air service.

February 1, 2018 - Forbes

Poor air quality has decimated the health of residents in this predominantly black community ringed by highways.

January 31, 2018 - Huffington Post

Referencing three major themes can help make sense of urban planning news throughout 2018.

January 31, 2018 - James Brasuell

Giving pedestrians a head start at crosswalks is a simple fix that could save lots of lives. New York City has already seen a significant reduction in fatalities and injuries.

January 31, 2018 - CityLab

The 99 residents of Isle de Jean Charles have $48 million to relocate together, but that doesn’t make it easy.

January 30, 2018 - CityLab

Jarrett Walker discusses some reasons why transit authorities can be resistant to change. It all comes down to considering their point of view.

January 30, 2018 - Human Transit

Streets will have to evolve, again.

January 30, 2018 - New York Magazine

Despite saving tools like the low-income housing tax credit, affordable housing will still take a hit.

January 30, 2018 - The New York Times