Can New Urbanism solve the housing crisis?
Advocates promote a return to traditional urban design principles, emphasizing compact, walkable neighborhoods with diverse housing and public spaces.
Stuck at a red light: Google’s Green Light initiative promises traffic flow relief
Google is expanding its innovative "Green Light" project, which aims to optimize traffic flow using AI-powered technology.
Americans’ time spent commuting is on the rise
Growing commute times is not just an inconvenience but a symptom of deeper issues within our urban planning and public...
Randy Clarke’s Bold Leadership Revitalizes D.C. Transit Amid Unprecedented Challenges
WMATA’s ridership has rebounded to about 75% of pre-pandemic levels, outpacing many other major transit systems.
Biden’s $10 billion plan: Tackle zoning laws and boost affordable housing
The White House wants significant changes in zoning laws to enhance affordable housing availability.
Don’t make policing ideological. Here’s how to establish 2-way trust
From The Kansas City Star
Transparent, open government: what it takes, what it delivers, and how it helps governments
From Americans for Prosperity Foundation's Sunshine Week
Rethinking urban spaces: the case against ‘stroads’
They attempt to serve as community spaces and fast traffic conduits, but ultimately fail at both.
Detroit’s land use tax
Is the land-use tax a revenue-neutral way to spur development and infill? City leaders in Detroit are exploring the question.
Learning from New York’s 1990s comeback
Amidst a great deal of hand-wringing about the plight of American cities, it's worth remembering that New York came back...
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