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Over the strong opposition from neighborhood groups, the Denver City Council has approved new regulations that allow up to five unrelated individuals to live in the same household.

February 10 - The Denver Post

The federal government, and even some automakers, seemed poised to nudge the country toward a future of electric vehicles. But the American preference for large trucks will be an obstacle to those plans.

February 10 - Los Angeles Times

The city of Atlanta has released an analysis of the first three years of an Inclusionary Zoning policy for neighborhoods around the Beltline.

February 10 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In a memorandum, the President acknowledged the federal government's role in patterns of segregation and disinvestment that continue to affect communities of color across the country.

February 10 - Urban Institute

The world of planning hearings and the pandemic realities of Zoom meetings collided in spectacular fashion in the tiny town of Handforth Parish in the United Kingdom.

February 10 - CNN

FEATURE

Stadium footprints are enormous. It's time to get smarter about how they are used.

February 9 - Richard Dion

Michael Méndez, assistant professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine opines on California's continued struggle to implement ambitious climate goals.

February 9 - The Planning Report

Three big, but basic, things that we could do right now to get us much closer to equity in housing.

February 9 - Shelterforce Magazine

With most gyms closed to the pandemic and its associated restrictions, more and more people are getting exercise equipment installed in their own homes to maintain their fitness goals and routines.

February 9 - Outside

Sobering findings from a thorough examination of the causes of the 2018 Camp Fire.

February 9 - The Sacramento Bee

A more concerted effort could bring together the state's recent plans and federal infrastructure investment to link the region and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

February 9 - Press Herald

Expanding rail service to more communities in Maryland and D.C. could enhance the benefits of Virginia's recent investments in intercity rail.

February 9 - The Virginia Mercury

Democrats in Congress are moving forward with a massive COVID stimulus package—with or without Republicans.

February 9 - CNBC

BLOG POST

You just got the top transportation job in the country. What are your priorities? Who are your allies? And one last question: Do you even want the job?

February 8 - Robert Fischer

California Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Laura Friedman shares policy priorities for reducing emissions, eliminating traffic fatalities, and improving the connectivity of urban regional light rail in Southern California.

February 8 - The Planning Report

Public health experts credit the controversial L.A. County public health order and the state's regional order, both of which banned outdoor dining, with reducing the viral spread that overwhelmed hospitals with COVID patients last month.

February 8 - Los Angeles Times

A new plan calls for increased funding for housing and supportive services to relieve the state's housing crisis and end homelessness.

February 8 - The Mercury News

Putting a lid on the interstate through downtown Seattle could create new space for parks and housing, reduce pollution, and reconnect the disrupted street grid.

February 8 - The Urbanist

The city is using the redistributed money to purchase hotels for permanent housing and provide supportive services.

February 8 - Curbed

Arterial roads and poorly designed intersections pose significant threats to cyclist and pedestrian safety.

February 8 - Outside Online