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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.

The Best and Worst States for Bikes
The 2017 "Bicycle Friendly State Ranking" list is here.

The Real First-Last Mile Solution: Fix the Sidewalks
Upgrading sidewalks on the way to transit stations could make a difference in cities facing declining transit ridership.

An Agrihood Takes Root in Palm Springs
Developer Freehold Communities is planning a suburban farming community in California's Sonora Desert.
Cars Banned From New York's Prospect Park Starting in 2018
Decades of activism have led to this victory for pedestrian advocates, Streetsblog NYC reports.

13 Cultural Landscapes At Risk of Disappearing
Threats facing major U.S. cultural sites today include development, drilling, and the federal government.