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Swedish cities are encouraging designers to dramatically reimagine the humble water tower.

January 9 - Fast Company

City officials say the pause on permits for redevelopment projects aims to stop the displacement of long-term residents.

January 9 - Governing

A meta-study shows that public realm interventions can help reduce crime rates.

January 9 - Streetsblog USA

Bucking national trends, Milwaukee reduced homelessness in 2024 through Housing First policies and supportive services, but local advocates warn high housing costs will likely lead to an increase in the unhoused population in the coming year.

January 9 - Wisconsin Public Radio

The Blue Line will be the third bus rapid transit corridor in the city.

January 9 - Fox 59

Taking a wider view of communities could help keep schools open despite falling enrollment.

January 8 - Shelterforce Magazine

High housing costs are squeezing a record number of American households.

January 8 - Lexington Herald Leader

Dozens of videos reportedly show Tesla vehicles colliding with other cars, parking signs, and walls while using a driverless remote parking feature.

January 8 - The Verge

With the worst of winter weather ahead, shelter providers say there are not enough beds to meet the rising rate of homelessness in the city.

January 8 - First Alert 6

The third edition of the nationally recognized road design guide includes detailed design advice for roads that prioritize safety and accessibility for all users.

January 8 - National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)

What drives the U.S. backlash to roundabouts — objectively safer and more efficient than stop-and-go intersections?

January 8 - Bloomberg CityLab

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Cities and states are leaning on zoning reform to help stem the housing crisis and create more affordable, livable neighborhoods.

January 8 - Diana Ionescu

The Mission Rock project eliminates street parking, replacing it with public seating and landscaping.

January 7 - Fast Company

The Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments will protect natural resources and sites of cultural significance for California native tribes.

January 7 - Associated Press

A comprehensive list of public transit expansions and new lines that opened in 2024, and projections for 2025.

January 7 - the transport politic

The city’s efforts to improve its bike infrastructure are paying off in spades.

January 7 - Momentum Magazine

Homeless service providers are conducting outreach to help bring people indoors ahead of a potentially life-threatening winter storm.

January 7 - Washington 7News

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Most Presidential libraries and museums have some transit accessibility, but none are in big-city downtowns.

January 7 - Michael Lewyn

A 10-mile park that runs under the Miami Metrorail is nearly complete and features bioswales for water conservation and public recreation facilities.

January 7 - Smart Cities Dive

Some critics of car-free zones call them exclusionary to people with disabilities, but other experts argue that, when properly planned, pedestrian enhancements improve safety and accessibility for everyone.

January 6 - Mother Jones