A proposed "unified bus system" is intended to attract more students to Detroit-area schools.
"A bold proposal to create a unified school bus system in one Detroit neighborhood would be an unprecedented step toward getting cooperation between charter schools and traditional public schools in a city in which the two sectors have typically waged a battle for students," reports Lori Higgins
In effect, the proposal would create a unified bus system that would loop around neighborhoods in the northwest part of the city to "transport charter and DPSCD students to and from school, to child care and to after-school programs in an area that is now served by 11 schools." Higgns also adds that the city chose the northwest of the city to launch the program "because it has a concentration of both traditional public schools and charters and is an area where many students don't attend city schools."
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan pitched the unified bus system in his State of the City address earlier this week.
FULL STORY: Bus proposal for Detroit schools, charters would be an unprecedented partnership
Detroit Continues Demolition Program After Lead Risks Revealed
The city of Detroit said it would halt a demolition program after a report revealed the amount of lead released by demolitions into the environment, risking the health of children and other local residents.
Dormant Michigan State Fairground Site to Make Way for Amazon Distribution Center
Detroit officials have been trying to find a new life for the former site of the Michigan State Fair for a long time. Amazon will fill the void, according to a redevelopment proposal announced last week.
Proposed $250 Million Blight Removal Bond Fails in Detroit
The Detroit City Council dealt a blow to Mayor Mike Duggan by rejecting the mayor's signature blight reduction proposal.
Alabama: Trump Terminates Settlements for Black Communities Harmed By Raw Sewage
Trump deemed the landmark civil rights agreement “illegal DEI and environmental justice policy.”
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Why Should We Subsidize Public Transportation?
Many public transit agencies face financial stress due to rising costs, declining fare revenue, and declining subsidies. Transit advocates must provide a strong business case for increasing public transit funding.
Understanding Road Diets
An explainer from Momentum highlights the advantages of reducing vehicle lanes in favor of more bike, transit, and pedestrian infrastructure.
New California Law Regulates Warehouse Pollution
A new law tightens building and emissions regulations for large distribution warehouses to mitigate air pollution and traffic in surrounding communities.
Phoenix Announces Opening Date for Light Rail Extension
The South Central extension will connect South Phoenix to downtown and other major hubs starting on June 7.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service