The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Pedestrian deaths rose again in the first half of 2021, according to research from the Governors Highway Safety Administration.

April 10 - Governors Highway Safety Association

The agency is seeking to execute joint development agreements to support more density near transit stations and boost affordable housing production.

April 10 - WTOP

A bevy of real and unfounded claims against solar farms is feeding a growing opposition movement in rural areas.

April 8 - Reuters

The United Nations International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest report earlier this week, sounding the alarm that time is running out to make the changes that can prevent the worst outcomes of climate change.

April 8 - The Washington Post

With limited resources and dispersed service areas, rural transit systems are turning to technology to provide on-demand service and improve transit options for residents.

April 8 - Smart Cities Dive

Research shows pandemic rent relief programs made a significant difference for struggling renters.

April 8 - Joint Center for Housing Studies

As connectivity becomes increasingly important to everyday life, policymakers at all levels can take action to streamline broadband infrastructure projects and improve internet access for all communities.

April 7 - Fortune

An analysis of Los Angeles properties found that the city could make a significant impact on its housing shortage by converting commercial buildings to housing.

April 7 - LAist

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most visited and one of only a handful with no admission fee, could institute a parking fee to pay for much-needed maintenance.

April 7 - WBIR

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One common argument against pro-housing zoning reform is that local or neighborhood control of housing policy is more democratic than the alternatives. This theory, if taken seriously, leads to absurd results.

April 7 - Michael Lewyn

Housing advocates hope a charter amendment that would streamline the development approval process will make it to the November ballot.

April 7 - San Francisco Chronicle

Internet connectivity has become as important as basic utilities, but millions of people who live in affordable housing still lack access to devices and connections. Housing managers are finding innovative ways to fix that.

April 7 - Shelterforce Magazine

The Home in Tacoma plan would amend the city's zoning code to include more 'missing middle' housing types and encourage infill development.

April 7 - The Urbanist

The $3.1 billion requested by the New York City Council to build 500 miles of new bus lanes and 500 miles of protected bus lanes isn't included in New York Mayor Eric Adams's proposed budget.

April 7 - AMNY

Unlike the no-fault eviction protections being considered in other states and cities, San Diego's new eviction moratorium is timed to coincide with the ongoing economic and public health emergency presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 6 - Voice of San Diego

A tour de force of reporting documents the efforts of suburban Maryland residents to oppose new developments in their neighborhoods.

April 6 - DCist

America is not at war, but that didn't stop President Joe Biden from calling the largest release of oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve that he authorized on March 31 to lower oil prices, a 'wartime bridge.'

April 6 - Washington Examiner

Community organizations are taking action to transform the city and pave the way for permanent infrastructure improvements.

April 6 - Missoula Current

While less than a fifth of housing vouchers are utilized nationwide, Wichita has distributed around 70 percent of the vouchers allocated to the city.

April 6 - Next City

111 West 57th Street, a residential supertall tower with multiple global distinctions, completed construction recently in New York City.

April 6 - Dezeen