Mary is an editor and writer who is passionate about urban planning and the direct impact it has on people's lives and how we experience the world around us. Prior to joining Planetizen as editorial manager in December 2023, she spent eight years as an editor for Planning magazine, the flagship publication of the American Planning Association.
Montana Land Use Reform Overhauls Public Participation Rules
In a bid to streamline housing permits, new state legislation limits public input to the land use planning stage.
Lawsuit Contests End of of Single-Family Zoning in Alexandria
The legal challenge is the latest filed against similar zoning reform efforts around the country.
There’s a New Type of Climate Denial—and It’s Spreading
The good news is the climate movement is winning the argument that climate change is happening; the bad news is the deniers have a new strategy.
A New Housing Affordability Hurdle: Property Taxes
Skyrocketing home values are driving up property tax bills, putting lower-income homeowners at risk of losing their homes.
US EPA Awards Another $1 Billion for Clean School Buses
The funding will help purchase over 2,700 electric and low-emission vehicles in 280 school districts in 37 states.