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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.
More Projects Adopt Pedestrian-Friendly Sidewalk Shed
Last year more than 9,000 sidewalk sheds dotted New York streets, protecting public safety and inspiring universal frustration.

BART Goes Renewable
The Board of Directors approved a path to 90 percent renewable energy.
HUD's New York Leader Suggests Privatizing Public Housing
In The Real Deal, HUD administrator Lynne Patton hints at a 10-point plan for New York and New Jersey.

Researchers Warn Historic Sites Could Be Washed Away By Rising Seas
Researchers have created a digital database of archaeological sites in the U.S.—and thousands could be lost to sea-level rise.

Houston Unveils Blueprint for Equity
A city task force has proposed an ambitious public jobs program as a way to make an immediate impact.