Even in progressive states, restrictive zoning remains “fundamentally designed to separate people by income,” effectively creating walls that hinder mobility...

Cities have become dependent on soda tax revenue for everything from food banks to early childhood programs. That was always...

In cities like Seattle, residents are showing overwhelming support for bringing corner stores back, viewing them as a solution to...

Instead of driving up rents and pushing people out—an all-too-common fear—the influx of new housing helps to ease financial pressure...

local politics operates within an ideological framework similar to provincial and federal politics, even if the ideological labels are less...

Well-designed and transparently implemented congestion pricing can overcome initial skepticism by delivering clear and measurable benefits.

Underused properties could be turned into affordable housing, community centers or sold to make new businesses.

The problem is cities' overly optimistic assumptions to calculate their liabilities, including unrealistically high rates of return on pension fund...

Advocates promote a return to traditional urban design principles, emphasizing compact, walkable neighborhoods with diverse housing and public spaces.

Google is expanding its innovative "Green Light" project, which aims to optimize traffic flow using AI-powered technology.