Diana is a writer and urbanist passionate about public space, historical memory, and transportation equity. Prior to joining Planetizen, she started and managed a farmers' market and worked as a transportation planner in the bike share industry. She is Planetizen's editor as of January 2022.

A Passenger Rail Revolution?
An injection of federal funding could help make train travel a key component of the U.S. transportation network.

Report Highlights Housing Insecurity Among Seniors
Older Americans face rising mortgage debt, high costs for medical care and assistance, and a dearth of accessible housing.

The Year in Urban Wildlife
A roundup of stories about the creatures that share our cities.

New Orleans Bike Share Celebrates 300,000 Rides
The city revived its bike share system under a community-run model in 2021.

How One Minnesota County Cut Homelessness by 80 Percent
While homelessness rose in most U.S. regions, Hennepin County invested heavily in programs to end chronic homelessness and get people into temporary and supportive housing faster.