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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.
Dams Throughout the U.S. Fail to Meet Safety Standards
It's not just Oroville and Elko County. By 2020, 70 percent of the dams in the United States will be more than 50 years old.
Caltrans Releases Draft Plan on Active Transportation
Public comment is now open on the plan, which aims to make walking and bicycling safe and equitable options by 2040.
Parking Permits Cause Tension in SoCal Neighborhoods
Renters and homeowners are competing for permit districts in some Southern California cities.
Walking While Black: The Racial Disparity in Pedestrian Fatalities
Pedestrians of color are more likely to be killed in traffic crashes.
All the Reasons to Map a City's Smells
"Smell-mapping" is gaining attention from urban planners, data scientists, and nature conservationists alike.