The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Transportation tax funding has suddenly been diverted to a park project in Atlanta, and a few voices want to know why. The project still gained approval, however.

May 25 - SaportaReport

A recent study found that Seattle's tree coverage shrank from 2010-2015, but the city has a goal to cover 30 percent of the city with trees by 2037.

May 25 - The Urbanist

From clean drinking supply to sinking infrastructure, California has a lot to worry about when it comes to water. Two upcoming bonds could make a dent in the work ahead.

May 25 - The Planning Report

More study is needed, but the concept of driving people to drive around metropolitan Vancouver has passed its first test.

May 25 - CBC News

The New York Times publishes an interactive feature that illustrates the stubbornness of natural disasters (or humans, in the face of natural disasters).

May 25 - The New York Times

This one is for the people watchers.

May 25 - NorthJersey

A little less emphasis on the suburban, and a little more emphasis on the urban.

May 24 - Chicago Tribune

Ridership is declining on TriMet's Westside Extension Service, reflecting declines on other parts of the system. This commuter rail line, however, has its own unique set of issues.

May 24 - The Oregonian

Proponents of a new Accessory Dwelling Unit rule in Seattle say the tactics of opponents backfired with this Environmental Impact Study.

May 24 - Sightline Institute

New Orleans passed short-term rental regulations into law in October 2016, and launched a permitting process launched in April 2017. By May 2018, some city councilmembers are already proposing change.

May 24 - The Times-Picayune

A federal grant will allow Sound Transit to double the length of Tacoma's light rail system.

May 24 - Federal Transit Administration

Call it a premium toll. Unlike most of the nation's managed lanes which exist adjacent to untolled, general purpose lanes, the "general use lanes" on Tampa's Veterans Expressway (SR 589) are tolled. Express lanes will be dynamically priced

May 24 - WFLA

Development continues to encroach on agricultural land around the United States. A new study shows exactly how much agricultural land has been developed.

May 24 - Modern Farmer

Atlanta needs federal funding to make its light rail and bus service dreams a reality, but it already has $2.5 billion in sales tax revenue to work with.

May 24 - Atlanta

The 2018 ParkScore is now available.

May 24 - Trust for Public Land

The Obama Presidential Center is still controversial, but it has also taken a key first step in the approvals process.

May 24 - Chicago Tribune

A Shinkansen train will launching service on June 30 with Hello Kitty seats, benches, and a dining car.

May 23 - The Japan Times

A deadly explosion in West, Texas spurred the Obama administration to update regulations to the chemical industry.

May 23 - The Washington Post

Wendy's has been updating the look and design of their restaurants since last year, but now a new layout will shrink the footprint and add efficiency to the fast food spot.

May 23 - Forbes

A sweeping new subway improvement plan is on the table in New York City. The "Fast Forward" plan will modernize the subway's signal system, improve wheelchair accessibility, and "restructure the inner workings of the department."

May 23 - The New York Times