The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The rise of ‘last-mile’ e-commerce warehouses — and their attendant truck traffic and air pollution — is disproportionately impacting the most historically disadvantaged parts of the city.

April 3 - Inside Climate News

With help from community partners like the Trust for Public Land, Oakland Unified School District is turning barren, asphalt-covered schoolyards into vibrant, green spaces that support outdoor learning, play, and student well-being.

April 2 - FacilitiesNet

Utility restoration efforts in areas affected by the January wildfires in Los Angeles will be exempt from environmental regulations to speed up the rebuilding of essential infrastructure.

April 2 - Los Angeles Times

In the face of federal threats to public lands and conservation efforts, indigenous groups continue to model nature-centered conservation efforts.

April 2 - The Conversation

The Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act was spurred by the death of a U.S. diplomat who was killed on her bicycle.

April 2 - Bethesda Magazine

The museum highlights the history of public housing in the United States using displays intimately woven with family artifacts.

April 2 - Block Club Chicago

A federal judge ruled in favor of fair housing groups after the Trump administration tried to rescind housing grants.

April 2 - CommonWealth Beacon

Bipartisan support, robust funding, and access to comprehensive data are keys to the success of programs that assist unhoused veterans.

April 2 - Next City

Four cities have enacted restrictions on algorithmic software that can inflate rent costs.

April 1 - Stateline

Oakland plans to launch its new charging network at eight locations by the end of 2025.

April 1 - City of Oakland

Speaking in Pasadena, Jane Goodall offered a hopeful and inspirational message, urging global compassion, environmental responsibility, and the power of individual action to shape a better future.

April 1 - Pasadena Star-News

Mycoremediation — the use of fungi to break down or absorb environmental pollutants — offers a promising, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods for restoring contaminated sites.

April 1 - ecohustler

Cities around the country installed over 1,700 wheelchair ramps in the last five years, thanks in part to one man’s initiative.

April 1 - Fast Company

Soaring global demand for Toyota's hybrid vehicles is straining the automaker’s supply chain, leading to widespread delays as component shortages and limited production capacity challenge its ability to keep up.

April 1 - Reuters

BLOG POST

Proposed housing solutions, Chicago transit in peril, and executive actions in limbo.

April 1 - Diana Ionescu

The Oregon city will be barred from enforcing two ordinances that prosecute unhoused residents until it increases capacity and accessibility at designated camping sites.

March 31 - Street Roots

The Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Green Schools Symposium brings together educators, students, and experts to advance sustainability in schools through innovative design, climate resilience strategies, and collaborative learning.

March 31 - Los Angeles County Office of Education

Penn State researchers have found that repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal-assisted compressed-air energy storage can boost efficiency, reduce environmental risks, and support clean energy and job transitions.

March 31 - Pennsylvania State University

A University of Hawaiʻi study shows that protecting Kauaʻi’s native forests from invasive species significantly boosts groundwater recharge, making it a cost-effective strategy to secure fresh water and enhance climate resilience.

March 31 - University of Hawai'i News

The city plans to launch a bike share system in April and expand service on its bus routes.

March 31 - Mass Transit