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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

Owners of unpermitted accessory dwelling units can bring their units up to code and obtain certificates of compliance without facing penalties.

January 6 - San Francisco Chronicle

The city is taking steps to build out a more comprehensive bike lane network to connect downtown destinations.

January 6 - Cleveland Scene

Supporters are mobilizing, fundraising, and facilitating the creation of a compelling Congressional report to secure authorization for a Smithsonian museum that represents and preserves the diverse histories and cultures of Asian Pacific Americans.

January 6 - Friends of the National Asian Pacific American Museum

Low-income families living in high-sprawl neighborhoods are limited in their access to education, jobs, and other amenities, often trapping them in a cycle of poverty.

January 6 - Science Blog

The long-awaited congestion pricing program began on January 5.

January 6 - StreetsBlog NYC

Resistance from state transportation departments and precarious funding sources mean highway removal projects are few and far between, despite their benefits.

January 6 - Next City

Flooding causes over $400 billion in damage in the United States every year.

January 5 - Governing

A focus on ‘placemaking’ too often obscures or exploits local culture and history.

January 5 - The Daily Yonder

A year-long project that upgraded rail infrastructure and equipment has resulted in faster trips on all rail lines.

January 5 - Mass Transit

The city’s Vision Zero efforts seem to have stalled.

January 5 - The New York Times

How to use free online tools to redesign your local streetscape.

January 3 - Urbanism Speakeasy via Substack

State legislators rejected a proposed bill that would have enshrined a “Homeless Person’s Bill of Rights” in state law.

January 3 - Nevada Current

An emerging field of ‘neuroarchitectural’ research is revealing how building facades and urban design impact the human brain and body.

January 3 - Wired

The federal economic development program has brought over $100 billion in private investment to revitalize struggling communities.

January 3 - Governing

Over a dozen U.S. states already permit 3D-printed homes, which can cost less and use fewer resources than conventional homes.

January 2 - Oklahoma Voice

The city’s draft bike plan aims to connect more of its existing bike lanes, which often end abruptly.

January 2 - The Wichita Eagle

The Well Done Foundation has launched 778,000 certified carbon credits to fund the plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells, reducing methane emissions while offering businesses and individuals a way to offset their carbon footprints.

January 2 - PR Newswire

Designing thoughtful, child-friendly public spaces can ease the burdens of modern parenting and offer safe spaces for children to learn self-reliance and resilience.

January 2 - Bloomberg CityLab

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Bigger is not always better.

January 2 - Marcelo Remond