"Who's the more foolish, the fool, or the fool who follows him?"
- Downton Abbey Sequel, Downtown Abbey, Leads a Back to the City Movement
- John Snow Estate Sues George R. Martin for Defamation of Character
- Top Ten Newspaper Websites With Names That Have Nothing to Do With the Name of the Newspaper
- Most Popular Suburban Celebrities
- Lessons from Party Planning for Urban Planners
- Architecture Critic Power Rankings
- Trump Credits Chicago Tribune Architecture Critic With Election Win
- 'Planetizen After Dark' Launching Today
- Public Housing Resident Announces Plan to Live at Mar-a-Lago for a Month
Some of these headlines have been waiting for several years to move from the notes program to the screen of Planetizen readers. They're that bad.
Luckily, we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.
FULL STORY: April Fool's Headlines That Didn't Make the Cut
Self-Driving Cars Still Can't Recognize the Difference Between a Wedding Planner and an Urban Planner
Pundits agree that planners need to prepare for self-driving cars. Self-driving cars still need to prepare for planners.
Florida Man Thought the New Comp Plan Included Zoning Changes
A Florida man is accused of not realizing an entirely separate process would be required to implement the zoning changes recommended in a recently approved comprehensive plan.
Millennial Confesses: I Was Born in the Suburbs and My Parents Are Baby Boomers
Everything we thought we knew about Millennials was wrong.
Study: Maui’s Plan to Convert Vacation Rentals to Long-Term Housing Could Cause Nearly $1 Billion Economic Loss
The plan would reduce visitor accommodation by 25,% resulting in 1,900 jobs lost.
North Texas Transit Leaders Tout Benefits of TOD for Growing Region
At a summit focused on transit-oriented development, policymakers discussed how North Texas’ expanded light rail system can serve as a tool for economic growth.
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.
How to Make US Trains Faster
Changes to boarding platforms and a switch to electric trains could improve U.S. passenger rail service without the added cost of high-speed rail.
Columbia’s Revitalized ‘Loop’ Is a Hub for Local Entrepreneurs
A focus on small businesses is helping a commercial corridor in Columbia, Missouri thrive.
Invasive Insect Threatens Minnesota’s Ash Forests
The Emerald Ash Borer is a rapidly spreading invasive pest threatening Minnesota’s ash trees, and homeowners are encouraged to plant diverse replacement species, avoid moving ash firewood, and monitor for signs of infestation.
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