United States
Airbnb investing millions to loosen rules ahead of World Cup
US cities hosting World Cup games all have regulations on short-term rentals, but none have created new rules to limit speculation and displacement during the World Cup.
New Jersey FIFA transit will cost $6 million per match
World Cup host cities are bracing for an influx of visitors — and transit users.
'Dangerous by Design' 2026 report highlights 72% increase in pedestrian deaths since 2009
Although US traffic deaths dropped in the last two years, the number of people killed on US roads remains much higher than two decades ago.
Who is allowed to walk on the beach? It depends on where you live
Debate over who has the right to access beaches has sparked a slew of legal cases.
Wildfires have burned 2.3 million acres this year — before wildfire season
This year's fires are not contained to the West, with wildfires destroying hundreds of thousands of acres in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Which US cities have the most housing near transit?
Concentrating housing near frequent, reliable transit offers advantages to both residents and transit agencies, who can serve more riders more efficiently.
The nation's 10 'stickiest' downtowns
How often do residents visit your downtown?
Poll: Low-income Americans resist data centers 5 times as often as high-earning counterparts
A new survey reveals differences between how Americans at various income levels perceive data centers.
Study: Airborne tire pollution is harmful to human health
Rubber particles that wear off tires combine with other chemicals to create harmful airborne pollutants.
'Arrested mobility' and the fight for Black movement
Author Charles T. Brown explains how his experience growing up in rural Mississippi shaped his worldview and his current work for equitable transportation.
Report: Just 10% of US households live near 'frequent, reliable' transit
The analysis highlights how sprawl and a lack of transit investment perpetuate car dependency for most Americans.
Nearly 4,000 people died in parking lot and other 'non-traffic' crashes in 2021
Crashes that occur in parking lots, driveways, and other non-roadway locations kill a significant number of Americans — including dozens of children — each year.
MIT study confirms robotaxis don't reduce traffic
Waymo data reveals that the cars spend close to half of their time 'deadheading' — driving around with no passengers.
Analysis: What does America want from surface transportation reauthorization?
Over 13,000 comments were submitted in the federal Request for Information on surface transportation reauthorization. We analyzed all of them.
Follow Planetizen’s analysis of surface transportation reauthorization
Follow along as we explore the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill and its potential impacts on US transportation infrastructure in the coming years.
After the servers go dark
The rise and fall of communities with decommissioned nuclear facilities hold critical lessons for those considering hosting data centers.
HUD: US homelessness grew by 27% since 2013
Despite the alarming increase in unhoused Americans, HUD is asking for a budget reduction.
Trump removes rules against off-road vehicles on public lands
The decades-old executive orders protected national parks and delicate ecosystems from dirt bikes, snowmobiles and ATVs.
More Americans oppose data centers than nuclear plants: Gallup
Recent polling reveals that data centers are sparking major fears in host communities.
The Pacific Northwest is an unlikely front in the fight for cooling
A 2021 heat dome killed over 250 people in the Pacific Northwest, bringing into sharp focus the potential of extreme heat to have deadly consequences even in historically cool climates.
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.
One Hundred Miles
County of Mendocino
planning NEXT
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
