Editorial Note: Streetsblog USA Roundup Not Suitable for London Urbanism Desk
This US-focused headlines roundup contains no London or UK urbanism content. The story is not publishable on London Urbanism Desk. Readers are…
Read updatetransport
Streetsblog USA Gathers Global Transport Insights for London Planners
A new compilation from Streetsblog USA offers London's urbanism community a curated look at international transportation trends, policy shifts, and infrastructure developments,…
Read update
San Francisco’s Lake Merritt Loop Advances, With Potential for London Parallel
A proposed pedestrian and cyclist loop around Lake Merritt in San Francisco is moving forward, prompting reflection on similar urban transformation projects…
Read update
Virginia Approves $28.5 Billion Infrastructure Plan, Raising Questions for London’s Urban Development
Virginia's recent approval of a $28.5 billion, six-year infrastructure plan offers a case study for London's own urban development challenges and funding…
Read update
Is London Housing Affordable? A Borough-by-Borough Breakdown of 2026 Data
A cautious guide to reading London housing affordability claims borough by borough, with a clear method for separating buying costs, transport access,…
Read update
How to Evaluate a Local Planning or Transport Proposal
A practical civic guide to checking planning and transport proposals, reading the right documents, weighing trade-offs, and writing a clearer public response.
Read update
Navigating London’s Evolving Urban Plan: Challenges and Opportunities
An expert column examining the critical shifts and potential impacts of London's new urban planning framework, delving into policy implications, stakeholder perspectives,…
Read update
The Case for a London-Wide Integrated Transport Ticketing System
This column examines the arguments for and against a unified ticketing system across all London transport operators, exploring potential benefits for users…
Read update
Global Energy Crisis Highlights Urgency for Transport Electrification, Says ITDP
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has responded to the escalating global energy crisis, exacerbated by the closure of the…
Read update
Streetsblog SF Headlines May 21
A brief look at current urbanism news from Streetsblog SF.
Read update