United States

More state legislatures are considering stricter land use and zoning regulations as a solution to the housing crisis. Some local jurisdictions are pushing back.

January 16, 2024 - Route Fifty

The justices agreed to hear an appeal from the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, of a 2022 U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that has the potential to loosen restrictions on how nine Western states deal with tent encampments on public property.

January 15, 2024 - San Francisco Chronicle

Many small and mid-sized cities could see a decline before 2100.

January 15, 2024 - Scientific American

The grants will fund roughly 7,500 new chargers in neighborhoods and along key freeway corridors.

January 14, 2024 - Wired

Carmakers are working on lighter-weight components that make cars safer and more efficient.

January 12, 2024 - BBC

Unused roadways provide opportunities for exploration and recreation.

January 12, 2024 - Jalopnik

A focus on historic materials could foster inequity and obscure the important social and historical meanings of a structure.

January 11, 2024 - Next City

Homeowners in places at risk for wildfires and other disasters find it harder than ever to secure an affordable insurance policy as companies leave some states altogether.

January 10, 2024 - High Country News

Despite high rates of traffic deaths, rural communities lack the resources to address road safety issues.

January 10, 2024 - The Daily Yonder

Some experts say the metric used to define the housing cost burden is outdated and no longer reflects the reality of household needs.

January 10, 2024 - Money

New research reveals that some coastal areas are sinking by as much as 5 millimeters per year, which could threaten key infrastructure.

January 10, 2024 - Newsweek

The company’s 2024 Mustang models will include an Exit Warning to prevent drivers from hitting cyclists when opening their doors.

January 9, 2024 - Momentum Magazine

The proliferation of micromobility as a viable transportation mode offers the opportunity for cities to reimagine how they allocate public space.

January 9, 2024 - Jim MacRae

The rise in conversions of office buildings to housing and other uses raises questions about curb management and parking.

January 8, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Last year’s most talked-about planning issues and news.

January 8, 2024 - Diana Ionescu

Author and livability expert Danielle Arigoni talks about her new book with the Planning Commission Podcast.

January 8, 2024 - The Planning Commission Podcast

Building more housing near transit can improve housing affordability and boost ridership on struggling systems.

January 7, 2024 - Bloomberg CityLab

Eliminating fossil fuels means shifting how electricity is produced and distributed from the source.

January 7, 2024 - High Country News

With teacher salaries failing to keep up with housing costs, some districts are building housing to keep their employees.

January 7, 2024 - Route Fifty

As the number of unhoused Americans grows, some jurisdictions are going against the advice of advocates and imposing harsh penalties for sleeping in public spaces.

January 5, 2024 - Stateline