Why are new school campuses antithetical to everything we promote about what constitutes good planning?
Jeff Vincent is the founder of the Center for Cities + Schools at the University of California, Berkeley, and a national research leader on the intersection of large school campus design and urban planning. The implications and results of the larger campus model are profound and ones every planner should understand. The Commissioners were excited to talk with Jeff and explore this very important subject in Episode 2 of Season 3. Check out his center at UC Berkeley to learn more about the research he and his team have carried out over the last decade.
FULL STORY: Season 3, Episode 2 of the Planning Commission Podcast: Jeff Vincent, PhD - Big Box Schools
Planning for the Snow and an Open Right of Way
The Planning Commission Podcast presents their Chrismas episode.
An Urbanist Agenda for Education
An opinion article by Angie Schmitt addresses the neglect of education policy in the urbanist political platform, and proposes two specific education policy goals for urbanists to get behind.
Favorite Podcasts of D.C.-Area Urbanists
Greater Greater Washington contributors put their heads together and came up with a list of the favorite podcasts.
Alabama: Trump Terminates Settlements for Black Communities Harmed By Raw Sewage
Trump deemed the landmark civil rights agreement “illegal DEI and environmental justice policy.”
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Why Should We Subsidize Public Transportation?
Many public transit agencies face financial stress due to rising costs, declining fare revenue, and declining subsidies. Transit advocates must provide a strong business case for increasing public transit funding.
Understanding Road Diets
An explainer from Momentum highlights the advantages of reducing vehicle lanes in favor of more bike, transit, and pedestrian infrastructure.
New California Law Regulates Warehouse Pollution
A new law tightens building and emissions regulations for large distribution warehouses to mitigate air pollution and traffic in surrounding communities.
Phoenix Announces Opening Date for Light Rail Extension
The South Central extension will connect South Phoenix to downtown and other major hubs starting on June 7.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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