United States

Modular housing can be built faster and at lower cost than traditional homes, but the industry is stymied by regulatory and other barriers.

February 7, 2024 - Center for American Progress

These national monuments, parks, and sites honor and preserve Black history in America.

February 7, 2024 - Sierra

Nearly 11.2 million older adults in the U.S. are spending more than 30 percent of their household income on housing.

February 7, 2024 - Novogradac

More than 55,000 apartments across the U.S. are scheduled for conversion from old office space this year, according to a new report.

February 7, 2024 - Yield Pro

Each year, cities across the nation undertake a massive effort to physically count their unhoused residents.

February 6, 2024 - KQED

Higher cycling rates are associated with significantly lower traffic deaths.

February 6, 2024 - Momentum Magazine

The changes make it easier for households facing evacuation to access relocation funds.

February 6, 2024 - Word In Black

The agency will distribute $15 million for the development of AI applications that further safe transportation infrastructure.

February 6, 2024 - Nextgov

Contrary to some arguments, public transit networks with higher government subsidies have higher ridership and more farebox revenue.

February 5, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

A proposal under consideration by Washington State lawmakers would give public transit riders a seat at the table and a voice in decisions that directly affect them.

February 5, 2024 - The Urbanist

As ‘robotaxis’ and other autonomous vehicles make their way onto American streets, cities can take proactive steps to mitigate risks and balance the benefits and challenges of new technology.

February 4, 2024 - Governing

Parks and gardens serve as communal spaces that bring people together. As such, there are good reasons for them to host events and activities that celebrate Lunar New Year, an important festival deeply rooted in Asian cultures.

February 4, 2024 - National Recreation and Park Association Open Space Blog

Participants in the Local Infrastructure Hub bootcamps have a 40 percent success rate on federal grant applications for transportation, climate, food mitigation, rail, and broadband projects.

February 4, 2024 - Route Fifty

A pair of bills coming before Congress would impact the ability of states to finance affordable housing construction and preservation.

February 2, 2024 - Route Fifty

Changing the legacy of racist planning policies requires a creative vision, practical solutions, and centering of the Black experience.

February 2, 2024 - Word In Black

A lawsuit that halted an investigation in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is having a chilling impact on other environmental justice cases.

February 2, 2024 - Word In Black

A program aimed at boosting local homeownership offers city residents entry into a lottery to purchase city-owned properties for $1.

February 2, 2024 - ABC7 Eyewitness News

A massive effort is underway to compile local zoning regulations and other laws that impact how and where housing is built.

February 1, 2024 - Bloomberg CityLab

The bills would require cities to adopt zoning regulations to allow duplexes and ADUs.

February 1, 2024 - Unicameral Update

After the federal government set maximum highway speed limits at 55 miles per hour, states spent decades undermining the rule.

February 1, 2024 - Streetsblog USA