United States
High housing costs force more seniors to live with roommates
Interest in shared living has risen fastest among Americans over 50.
Federal road safety plan focuses on enforcement, driver behavior
A new initiative from the NHTSA calls for the increased use of tech to combat risky driving.
Federal cuts to voucher program put 9,000 New Yorkers at risk of homelessness
The Emergency Housing Voucher program is ending years ahead of schedule, forcing housing agencies to find new ways to support roughly 70,000 households nationwide.
Tesla 'completely' redacts robotaxi crash reports
Reports submitted to the NHTSA also reveal differences in the types of crashes Tesla cars are involved in as opposed to its competitors.
Five reasons infrastructure costs are spiking
State DOTs face a $86 billion shortfall over the next 10 years.
Uber says more Waymos are good for Uber too
The company believes robotaxis are spurring growth in the ride-hailing sector as a whole.
Small 'maker' businesses are good for downtowns — and data proves it
Small-scale manufacturers tend to be more engaged in the local supply chain, contributing to economic revitalization.
Traffic deaths rise by 15% on major album release days
Enjoy those new tracks, but don't forget to keep your eyes on the road.
Trump budget slashes passenger rail funding by 82%
The White House's proposed FY2027 budget makes drastic cuts to public transit and eliminates high-speed rail funding altogether.
Five simple zoning changes that any city can make to increase housing affordability
Zoning for more affordable housing is not rocket science, says Donald Elliot, author of "An Even Better Way to Zone." Here’s his five-step guide to getting started.
StreetVision tool pinpoints likely crash sites using mobile phone data
The tool can help cities quickly identify high-risk intersections and corridors and make an evidence-based case for safety interventions.
US workers spend nearly an hour a day commuting
High housing costs and return-to-office policies are forcing more American workers to live farther from work, pushing the average daily commute time to nearly an hour.
Judge: HUD acted illegally in changing homelessness grant rules
A Rhode Island judge struck down 'partisan' Trump restrictions on Continuum of Care Build grants.
Without data centers, nonresidential construction would be down by 12.7%
Most sectors outside of data centers pulled back on new construction starts.
America’s urban FIFA stars won’t be stadiums — it will be our downtowns. Let’s not blow it.
When the World Cup visits cities across America this summer, it’s a rare chance to shift the perception of our downtowns on the global stage. The secret? What makes downtowns great for FIFA makes them great for everyone, all the time.
Buses are very safe. The walk to and from stations, not so much.
A disproportionate number of crashes involving pedestrians happen near transit stops.
What do the Gilmore Girls, Happy Days, and Full House have in common? ADUs.
American sitcoms are full of garage apartments, attic rooms, and pool houses. Why aren't our cities?
Waymo robotaxis are now finding potholes
The cars use their onboard technology to identify potholes and send the data to city officials and Waze users.
Study: 'Sudden shocks' are driving up homelessness rates
Evictions and climate disasters are leading causes of sharp spikes in unhoused populations.
Trump's proposed budget slashes EPA funding by 52%
The budget also reduces funding for FEMA, climate resilience projects, and water infrastructure programs.
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
