Issaquah Council Debates Housing Reforms Amidst Calls for Bolder Action
Two Issaquah councilmembers voted against recent housing reforms, arguing for a more comprehensive review of options to address the city's housing crisis…
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Chicago Transit Board Nominations Spark Advocacy Concerns Over Expertise and eTOD Focus
Mayor Brandon Johnson's recent nominations for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) board have drawn criticism from transit advocates who question the inclusion…
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Albany Approves Solano Avenue Active Transportation Plan with Protected Bike Lane
The Albany City Council has voted to approve its Active Transportation Plan, which includes the installation of a protected bike lane on…
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Glendale’s La Crescenta Avenue Project Nears Completion with Enhanced Street Safety and Public Realm Improvements
Glendale's La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project is set to finish this month, transforming the street with new bike lanes, improved pedestrian facilities,…
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Eastside Enclave Considers Drastic Tax Hike to Avert Bankruptcy
A small, wealthy Eastside city is facing an "existential budget crisis," with voters to decide on a significant property tax increase to…
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Walkable Neighbourhoods Could Alleviate Healthcare Strain, MIT Research Suggests
New research from MIT indicates that increased walkability in urban areas could lead to significant reductions in the burden on healthcare systems.…
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Chicago’s Crosstown Trail: A Year of Progress for a Rail Corridor’s Public Realm Future
Advocates for the Friends of the Crosstown Trail are marking a year of progress in their campaign to transform an underused Chicago…
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Seattle’s Leary Way Bikeway Design Advances Amidst Community Concerns
New designs for a protected two-way bikeway on Leary Way NW in Seattle have been released, aiming to address the "Missing Link"…
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New York City Tackles Trash Woes with Curbside Containerisation, Sparking Debate Over Parking Space Use
A new initiative in New York City to move residential trash from sidewalks into shared curbside bins is facing criticism over the…
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London’s Urbanism Desk Gears Up for “Fireworks” in City Planning Discourse
Streetsblog USA's "Monday's Headlines Enjoyed the Fireworks" article hints at unfolding developments in urbanism, prompting a look at how London's planning and…
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