Williamsburg Crash Highlights Dangers of Removed Protected Bike Lane
A recent collision on Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, underscores the safety concerns following the removal of a protected bike lane, with advocates demanding…
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US Cities See “Stickiest” Downtowns Due to Visit Frequency and Duration
A new report from Gensler identifies ten US cities whose downtowns are most successful at drawing residents back, based on the frequency…
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Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
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This Week in San Francisco: Repair Night, Valencia Street Live, Sunday Streets
Streetsblog SF outlines upcoming community events, including a repair night, a live event on Valencia Street, and Sunday Streets, offering opportunities for…
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Colorado Public Land Leased for Oil and Gas Development, Raising Environmental Concerns
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a significant lease sale of public land in Colorado for oil and gas interests, sparking…
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Federal Funding for Urban Projects: Navigating Shifting Rules
Federal Funding for Urban Projects: Navigating Shifting Rules
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Short-Term Rental Licenses Surge Near Chicago’s Obama Center Amidst Affordable Housing Concerns
An analysis of short-term rental licenses in Chicago's 20th Ward reveals a significant increase in new permits, raising fears of displacement and…
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‘Arrested Mobility’: Charles T. Brown on Dismantling Transportation Inequities
An interview with urban planning expert Charles T. Brown, author of 'Arrested Mobility: Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement,' explores how historical…
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Governments Embrace Self-Service for Enhanced Citizen Engagement
A shift towards people-centric self-service models is revolutionizing how state and local governments deliver services, moving away from traditional, people-dependent processes.
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Seattle Considers Land Value Tax Shift to Incentivise Development
An op-ed in The Urbanist argues that Seattle's property tax system, which combines land and improvement values, discourages development and could be…
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US Households Lag in Access to Frequent, Reliable Public Transit, Report Finds
A new analysis from the Urban Institute highlights that only 10% of American homes are situated within half a mile of public…
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Southern California Desert Poised for Lithium Boom Amidst Community Concerns
A discovery of significant lithium deposits near California's Salton Sea could transform the region into a renewable energy hub, but plans face…
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