Urban Planning

Talking Heads Little Creatures album cover.

Great Album Covers with Urban Planning Themes

Album covers that evoke urban themes.

September 13, 2024 - Gabe Bailer - PP - AICP - NJ Urbanthinker

Close-up of hand in white surgical glove holding up clear vial with water sample with lake surrounded by green trees in background.

Study: Lakes Near Communities of Color Less Inspected for Water Quality

The research is the first of its kind to analyze the relationship between freshwater monitoring and the race and ethnicity of nearby communities.

September 11, 2024 - MSU Today

Multistory apartment building under construction with yellow crane.

Experts Say Zoning Reform Isn’t Likely to Solve Housing Crisis

A survey by Fannie Mae found widespread skepticism among housing experts that zoning reforms will be enacted widely enough to make a major impact on U.S. housing supply.

September 11, 2024 - Housing Wire

People waiting to board subway train on platform in New York City.

NYC DOT Podcast Makes Transportation Planning Accessible

‘Curb Enthusiasm’ features transportation experts and discussions on local, national, and global transportation planning topics.

September 11, 2024 - New York City Department of Transportation

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Planning Your Planning Degree

In the Northern Hemisphere, many students are starting urban planning degree programs. How can students position themselves for a productive and meaningful education in planning.

September 9, 2024 - Ann Forsyth

View of Missoula, Montana on a sunny day.

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Zoning Reform Bills

The decision invalidates a preliminary injunction that blocked two key housing bills.

September 8, 2024 - Daily Montanan

Aerial view of road construction with yellow heavy equipment parked next to two-lane asphalt road against green forest and blue sky

Study: Cost of Expanding Roads Outweighs Benefits

New research shows that the economic benefits of roadbuilding projects don’t come close to exceeding most projects’ costs.

September 8, 2024 - Bloomberg CityLab

Miami-Dade public transit bus.

Miami-Dade Building Electric Bus Operations Center

The 20-acre facility will help the county reach its goal of electrifying 20 percent of its bus fleet.

September 6, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

New York City skyline with construction cranes in foreground

Can NYC Produce Half a Million Housing Units in a Decade?

The city’s ambitious ‘City of Yes’ zoning reform plan requires a broad array of sometimes controversial policy changes.

September 6, 2024 - Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Maroon Bells sign for wilderness portal and white river national forest in Aspen, Colorado rocky mountain covered in snow after winter frozen in autumn 2019.

Future Uncertain for Housing Program Tied to Farm Bill

A provision that allows the federal government to lease some of its lands for affordable housing development could lapse if Congress fails to renew the Farm Bill.

September 5, 2024 - The Aspen Times

Aerial view of Trinity United Church aerial view at 103 Lafayette Road at Main Street in Seabrook historic town center, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Small Towns Lead in Parking Reform

Small towns and communities around the country are eliminating parking requirements at a faster rate than big cities.

September 5, 2024 - Sightline

Adaptively reused textile mill in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

A Guide to Regulating Adaptive Reuse

How building codes and zoning laws can guide the safe and effective conversion of existing properties to residential units.

September 5, 2024 - Pro Builder

Aerial view of massive freeway interchange with downtown Houston skyline in background.

Houston Bus Lanes Downgraded to HOV Lanes

Metro officials say the new plan for the Iner Katy Project addresses more immediate needs by replacing dedicated bus lanes with HOV lanes.

September 5, 2024 - Houston Chronicle

Google Maps street view of new office tower in Atlanta, Georgia.

Fourth Ward Project Aims for Sustainability on Atlanta's Beltline

A new megaproject hopes to bring new life to a former industrial site.

September 5, 2024 - Metropolis

Two colorful Victorian houses in Conway, Massachusetts.

How Massachusetts Zoning Reform Impacts ADU Laws

Cities and towns have until February to adjust their zoning codes to reflect more permissive rules for accessory dwelling units.

September 5, 2024 - Amherst Bulletin

Aerial view of Tacoma, Washington residential neighborhood with mature trees.

Tacoma Program Offers Free Street Trees

The Green Blocks program targets neighborhoods with the highest need for additional tree canopy.

September 4, 2024 - The Urbanist

Yellow electric school bus with preteen students exiting.

Oakland Electric School Buses Can Return Power to Grid

The district’s fully electric fleet features vehicle-to-grid technology that lets buses act as batteries when not in use.

September 4, 2024 - Grist

Cheical plant with shite steam coming out of metal towers on riverbank in Louisiana.

Court Bars EPA Probes in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’

A federal court ruling effectively prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from pursuing civil rights claims in one of the nation’s most polluted regions.

September 4, 2024 - Inside Climate News

Black e-bikes sitting on a sidewalk outdoors.

Denver E-Bike Rebates: Gone in 60 Seconds

The popularity of e-bike rebate vouchers continues unabated in Denver.

September 4, 2024 - Denverite

Austin Pedestrians

Austin Completes First Round of Vision Zero Projects

Small, localized interventions such as changes to signal timing and crosswalk improvements are saving lives and improving traffic safety.

September 4, 2024 - KXAN

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.