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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.
Detroit Greenlights Plans for New and Old Jails
A city-county land swap will allow Dan Gilbert to reimagine a former jail, plus build an entirely new one.
South L.A. Community Plans Tackle Gentrification
As public and private investment grow in South L.A., new community plans mark a victory for local organizers seeking to prevent displacement.
D.C. Makes the Case for Decriminalizing Fare Evasion
The District may soon remove criminal penalties from fare evasion with a proposal that would lower fines and strike the possibility of jail time.
Hollywood Developer Self-Imposes Rent Control on New Project
It's an unprecedented move, but developer Champion Real Estate hopes to be "part of the solution" for pricey Los Angeles.
Baltimore's Bus Overhaul Hasn't Increased Ridership
Service has notably improved, but that hasn't been enough to boost ridership so far.