The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A developer with a pattern of tearing down affordable housing units in Reno is attracting negative public attention in Reno, Nevada.

January 17 - ProPublica

Experts warn that more intense fires fueled by a warming climate are threatening an increasing number of Colorado's suburban communities.

January 17 - The Denver Post

If built, regional high-speed rail networks could provide an alternative to uncomfortable air travel and prevent travelers from becoming stranded at airports during extreme weather.

January 17 - The Urbanist

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed attendees of the Transportation Research Board’s 2022 Annual Meeting during a plenary session on January 12, 2022.

January 17 - The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine via YouTube

The Regional Transportation District will focus on providing improved service on its most popular lines while eliminating underused routes and replacing them with on-demand microtransit.

January 16 - Colorado Public Radio

An innovative electric car program in a small Central Valley town provides much-needed rides to low-income migrant workers.

January 16 - Los Angeles Times

A coalition of residents from flood-prone areas is urging the federal government to improve FEMA's beleaguered flood insurance program and do more to prevent construction on floodplains.

January 16 - Grist

The highly infectious Omicron variant is contributing to a record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. The record set in last winter's surge fell on Tuesday as hospitals suffer from massive labor shortages caused by the variant.

January 16 - The Washington Post

The billion-dollar investment in the state's water supplies sounds good on paper, but lawmakers must also distribute funding effectively to mitigate the state's urgent water shortage.

January 14 - azcentral

The famous cruising strip was off-limits to cars during the pandemic. Now, the city is letting vehicles return with some pedestrian-oriented compromises.

January 14 - Bloomberg CityLab

A law proposed in the Indiana state legislature would ban dedicated bus lanes and force IndyGo to cancel a planned bus rapid transit line to the city's airport.

January 14 - Indianapolis Star

The emotional attachment to old homes can obscure the benefits of new buildings, which consume less energy and provide more amenities for residents.

January 14 - The Atlantic

For the good doggos.

January 13 - LawnStarter

Critics say the Postal Service's argument for its weak commitment to electrifying its vehicle fleet doesn't hold water.

January 13 - Streetsblog USA

As climate change, the pandemic, and a historic housing crisis continue to impact the nation, experts weigh in on the issues that could shape the future of the built environment in 2022.

January 13 - Brookings

A 1971 effort to quantify the city's values and design goals reflects many of the same priorities that planners and residents face today.

January 13 - San Francisco Chronicle

Governor Newsom has urged the state to give residents a 'gas tax holiday' by avoiding this summer's pending increase in the state's fuel tax.

January 13 - KTLA

Awarding federal funding via competitive grants could block grant opportunities for communities that need them the most.

January 13 - Governing

More details on the state of Massachusetts' game changing "Housing Choice" program are now available.

January 13 - Metropolitan Area Planning Council

A unique partnership will offer tools and resources for protecting urban parks from the effects of climate change.

January 13 - Central Park Climate Lab