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Skating rink under freeway in Bentway park in Toronto, Canada.

Montreal’s Gorilla Park Repurposes Defunct Railway Track

The park is part of a global movement to build public spaces that connect neighbors and work with local elements to serve as key parts of a city’s green infrastructure.

February 24 - The Globe and Mail

Military humvee driving through gate at Fort Indiantown Gap Natl Guard training center in Pennsylvania surrounded by winter trees and dead leaves.

Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species

The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.

February 24 - Esri Blog

Large banyan tree in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Growing Green: How Parks and Trees Shape Honolulu’s Future

Honolulu is expanding its urban tree canopy through community-driven park revitalization efforts, emphasizing the environmental, social, and cultural benefits of trees in creating a more resilient and equitable city.

February 23 - Honolulu Civil Beat

Blue pyramid-shaped stadium on campus of Cal State Long Beach in Long Beach, California.

California State University System Leads Nation in Economic Mobility for Students

A new study ranks California State University campuses among the top institutions in California for economic mobility, demonstrating their success in providing affordable education that significantly boosts students’ long-term earnings.

February 23 - Los Angeles Times

Close-up of green freeway sign for Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey.

Is Trump’s Reversal of Congestion Pricing Legal?

Gov. Hochul says New York City will “keep its cameras on.” Can the administration legally end the nation's first cordon pricing program?

February 23 - Slate


Multistory apartment building under construction.

Permanent Supportive Housing Providers Face Steep Insurance Hikes

High insurance costs are calling some organizations’ future into question as supportive housing providers struggle to meet their expenses.

February 23 - Next City

Downtown Los Angeles skyline at sunset with new 6th Street Viaduct arches in foreground.

Downtown Los Angeles on the Rise: A Promising 2025

Fueled by new developments, cultural investments, and a growing dining scene, downtown Los Angeles is poised for significant growth in 2025, despite challenges from recent wildfires and economic uncertainties.

February 21 - Los Angeles Downtown News


Aerial view of Cedar Viaduct under construction for California high-speed rail train in Fresno, California.

Federal Funding for California High-Speed Rail Under Review

USDOT says it will evaluate the funding currently committed to the construction of California’s high-speed rail project, which has run years behind schedule and billions over its projected budget.

February 21 - San Francisco Chronicle

Black and white photo of row of tents set up against fence outdoors.

Trump Wants to Force Homeless People Into ‘Tent Cities.’ Can He?

The president pushed for sweeping crackdowns and the possible internment of people experiencing homelessness. To see what's coming, we should look to what states have already done.

February 21 - Shelterforce

Close-up of car dashboard with speedometer at 35 on roadway at night.

FEATURE

Has Progress on Travel Safety Run Off the Road?

Changing technology and rebuilding infrastructure to improve road safety are long-term strategies. How can enforcement and interventions that influence driver behavior make a difference in reducing traffic deaths sooner?

February 21 - Steven Polzin

Aerial view of dense historic urban area of Bradford, United Kingdom.

Clean Air Zone Nets Health Authority Over £30K per Month

A new study links the zone to a 25 percent drop in GP visits for lung and heart conditions in its first year alone.

February 20 - The Guardian

Portland Oregon Old Town neon sign and blurred traffic at night.

Portland Transportation Bureau Faces ‘Existential’ Cuts

PBOT’s director says the agency’s impending budget shortfall could imperil even basic transportation and infrastructure services.

February 20 - Willamette Week

Worker in yellow safety vest and hard hat looks up at servers in data center.

California Bills Would Rein in Data Centers’ Energy Use

A series of proposed bills seeks to limit ratepayer increases and ensure data centers report their energy usage and electricity sources.

February 20 - CALmatters

Orange and black "Road Closed" and "High Water" signs blocking a flooded roadway in Florida after a hurricane.

FEMA Suspends Flood Rebuilding Standard

The rule was designed to prevent the rebuilding of government-funded projects in areas prone to repeated floods.

February 20 - Smart Cities Dive

John Bridge Monument (also known as The Puritan), in the northeast corner of the Cambridge Common in Cambridge, Massachusetts with fall foliage on ground.

Cambridge Passes Zoning Reform

Developers can now build housing of up to six stories in the Massachusetts city.

February 20 - Saporta Report

Tiny home village for unhoused reisdents in Torrance, California.

FEATURE

Tiny House Villages for Addressing Homelessness: An Interview with Yetimoni Kpeebi

One researcher's perspective on the potential of tiny homes and owner-built housing as one tool to fight the housing crisis.

February 20 - Mark Tirpak

Cars on a New York City street

USDOT Revokes Approval for NYC Congestion Pricing

Despite the administration’s stated concern for the “working class,” 85 percent of Manhattan commuters use public transit to enter the city.

February 20 - StreetsBlog NYC

Firefighter in yellow uniform stands in grassy field monitoring wildfire in the Everglades, Florida.

Federal Funding Cuts Spark Concern Among Wildland Firefighters

Federal firefighting forces, already underresourced, are being slashed even as wildfires become a year-round problem.

February 19 - Pro Publica

Downtown Los Angeles viewed from Echo Park with lake with artesian fountain in foreground.

A Sustainable Future for LA: Updating the OurCounty Plan

Los Angeles County is updating its Sustainability Plan to refine its vision for climate action, environmental justice, and community well-being, with residents encouraged to participate by taking the OurCounty 2025 Update Community Survey.

February 19 - Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office

Painted bike lane with bike symbol and diamond on street in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

A Troubling Trend of Backlash to Bike Lanes

Some cities are going so far as to rip out protected bike infrastructure that took years of advocacy to build.

February 19 - Momentum Magazine

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