Diana is a writer and urbanist passionate about public space, historical memory, and transportation equity. Prior to joining Planetizen, she started and managed a farmers' market and worked as a transportation planner in the bike share industry. She is Planetizen's editor as of January 2022.

Chicago Transit Authority Announces Service Boosts Ahead of NYE
The agency says it will reach pre-pandemic service levels by the end of the year.

Popular Tampa Bus Route Going Fare-Free
The initiative, which starts on January 5, is funded by parking fees.

Homelessness Spiked by 18.1 Percent in 2024
Experts blame the alarming rise in the number of unhoused people on high housing costs and the end of pandemic-era protections.

Commentary: Residential Vacancies Don’t Outweigh Need for New Housing
The myth that there are plenty of vacant housing units in U.S. cities comes from misconceptions about leasing timelines and developer incentives.

New York Law Addresses Extreme Heat in Schools
The law calls for heat mitigation measures when temperatures exceed 88 degrees.