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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.

Why Are Utilities So Ugly?
A landscape architect in Tucson shares a professional lament: intrusive, ugly utilities.

Exploring the World for Lessons on Gentrification
The Guardian has launched a new series on gentrification, resistance, and solutions in cities around the world.

Today in the New Economy: Driveway-Sharing Apps
Two start-ups promise L.A. drivers on-demand parking and electric vehicle charging.

San Francisco Ellis Act Restrictions Struck Down
An attempt to protect San Francisco tenants from some no-fault evictions was overturned in court.

Study Opens Doors to Better Eviction Data Nationwide
A survey of renters' housing history in Milwaukee could completely change what we know about eviction in the United States.