The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

As Montgomery County, Maryland considers a new law to allow more development of accessory dwelling units. The devil is in the details.

March 28 - Bethesda Magazine

The nation's capital could soon join the 122 U.S. municipalities with open streets events.

March 28 - Curbed Washington D.C.

The world is changing, and some state departments of transportation are still stuck in the 20th century. New research provides guidance for DOTs looking to break old habits of car dependency and obsessions with level of service.

March 28 - Governing

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In Order Without Design, Alain Bertaud takes a middle position between consistent supporters of suburbia and sprawl critics.

March 27 - Michael Lewyn

The Globe and Mail editorial board points out the obvious hypocrisies of the global response to an aviation tragedy relative to the ongoing tragedies that occur every day as a result of the world's reliance on automobiles.

March 27 - Globe and Mail

Boston has set the same inclusionary zoning requirements for 19 years, and after a busy 2018, the city could be set to require even more affordable housing with each new development.

March 27 - The Boston Globe

The nation's sole truck-only tolling program survived its first lawsuit after a federal judge dismissed litigation brought by the American Trucking Associations, ruling that the proper venue was state court. ATA believes it is unconstitutional.

March 27 - Transport Topics

A protected bike lane project in Downtown Los Angeles has ceded too much ground to cars, according to this opinion piece. If only it were the only example to choose from.

March 27 - Los Angeles Times

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March 27 - Greater Greater Washington

Homeownership rates declined precipitously in the United States up until 2016. While that trend has reversed in more recent years, it's still hard to tell what the future of homeownership will be.

March 27 - Harvard Center for Joint Housing Studies

In case you've ever felt like Google Maps isn't as helpful on foot as it is in a car, there's a new technology just for you.

March 27 - Gizmodo

Not one Democratic senator, including sponsor Ed Markey (Mass.), voted on Tuesday to support the resolution "recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal." Instead, most, but not all, Democrats voted "present."

March 27 - The Washington Post

Development in industrial areas is pushing out manufacturers, but new zoning regulations could help control the incursion.

March 27 - Next City

Both Maryland and Hawaii are in a race to become the first state to ban polystyrene food containers and beverage cups. The Maryland bill passed the legislature March 12 and awaits a decision by Republican Gov. Hogan. Too early to tell on Hawaii.

March 26 - The Baltimore Sun

The U.S. Department of Energy, in partnership with the California Energy Commission and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, awarded $18 million to nine companies and universities to advance natural gas technology for trucks.

March 26 - Climatewire

Many of the historic towns would disappear if flood buyout programs force residents to relocate.

March 26 - Scalawag

To sway public opinion, the Orange County toll road agency hired a group of consultants. Critics say the cost and service delivered aren’t acceptable.

March 26 - Los Angeles Times

With prices listed at $1,600 a month for a studio, $2,800 for a two-bedroom and $3,700 for a three-bedroom, officials in Vancouver, British Columbia are wondering whether the Rent 100 program is achieving its intended goals.

March 26 - The Star Vancouver

A creative exhibit highlights how redlining and racist exclusion persist today.

March 26 - Curbed Seattle

Waterfront views and large parcels of vacant land should be a good urban revitalization in a growing city like Philadelphia, but the Central Delaware waterfront has fallen short of expectations.

March 26 - Philadelphia Inquirer