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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.

Cities Turn to Highway Cap Parks for Economic Development
Some worry that, of the many reasons cities pursue cap parks, creating quality green space is low on the list.

Design Solutions for Distracted Driving
A columnist explores how to create an environment that encourages focused, safe driving.

Rising Seas Could Submerge Much of Jersey Shore by 2100
The doomsday scenario for sea-level rise in New Jersey is worse than that of almost any other state.

Development Boom Threatens Philadelphia’s Urban Agriculture
As land values rise, more than 200 community gardens in Philadelphia could be lost to redevelopment.

California Bill Seeks to Facilitate 'Missing Middle' Housing
Affordable housing developers are increasingly asked to build middle-income units, but can't afford to do so.