The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The state wants more local control of public lands not designated as national parks or monuments.

January 14 - The Salt Lake Tribune

The city’s progress in building supportive housing units has not kept up with the rising numbers of residents experiencing homelessness.

January 14 - Mirror Indy

Riders took over 11 million bike share and scooter trips in 2024.

January 14 - Streetsblog Chicago

A watchdog group is questioning whether the benefits of data centers outweigh their negative impacts on the local economy and power grid.

January 14 - Ohio Capital Journal

Los Angeles County Parks has launched free emergency care camps at four locations to support wildfire-affected youth and families with meals, activities, and emotional well-being resources while parents focus on recovery.

January 13 - Pasadena NOw

Arizona State University's $5 million Greater Phoenix Urban Forestry Accelerator aims to combat record-breaking heat, improve shade coverage, and create green job pathways in underserved neighborhoods.

January 13 - Northeast Valley News

Dr. Lucy Jones emphasizes that resilience in the face of climate-driven disasters like wildfires relies on building strong social connections, which empower communities to recover and adapt to an increasingly challenging future.

January 13 - Los Angeles Times

An Environmental Liability Tax (ELT) on oil extraction would fund orphaned well cleanup, shift financial responsibility to oil companies, and address the environmental and public health risks posed by abandoned wells.

January 13 - Forbes

Tree-D Fusion, an AI-driven tool developed by MIT and Purdue researchers, generates 3D models of urban trees to help city planners visualize future green spaces, address climate challenges, and enhance urban livability and sustainability.

January 13 - Wood Central

The escalating health impacts of climate change, from extreme heat to sea level rise, highlight the urgent need for integrated medical education, proactive communication, and sustainable policy solutions to protect public health.

January 13 - Association of Health Care Journalists

BLOG POST

Solastalgia is an increasingly relevant word that refers to the homesickness one feels when still at home, caused by distress due to environmental change in one’s home environment – for example, after a hurricane or wildfire.

January 13 - April Economides

Rising global temperatures driven by climate change are intensifying and prolonging wildfire seasons worldwide, necessitating improved forest management, public awareness, and urgent action to reduce fossil fuel emissions.

January 12 - DW.com

In 1960, about 12 percent of the Twin Cities metro's land was already developed. By 2020, about 34 percent had been developed. Many factors influenced how the region has changed since 1960.

January 12 - Metropolitan Council: Metro Update

Seeking recovery from decades of failed urban renewal projects, New Haven rings in the new year by continuing a series of small-scale urban planning initiatives to reinvent its municipal spaces. 

January 12 - Governing Magazine

FEATURE

A pedestrian safety crisis, rising housing instability, and destructive extreme weather events set the stage for an eventful year.

January 12 - Diana Ionescu

An analysis of travel times in major world cities reveals how much time drivers spend in traffic.

January 10 - Bloomberg CityLab

The automatic braking systems on two major car models failed to stop for pedestrians wearing reflective strips in a test.

January 10 - Streetsblog USA

The city could install AquaFence barriers around its most important wastewater pumping stations.

January 10 - Fox 13 Tampa Bay

Lewisville, Texas, demonstrates how equitable planning and community-driven efforts can transform underserved areas by enhancing park access and promoting social and recreational equity.

January 10 - National Recreation and Park Association Open Space Blog

The agency says the changes are part of an effort to address its financial crisis and continue delivering “reliable service.”

January 9 - San Francisco Chronicle