Planetizen Week in Review: June 17, 2016

A two-minute-and-twenty-three-second tour of the news and events from the week in planning.

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June 17, 2016, 5:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


Dallas Freeway Removal

A rendering of the removal scenario for I-345/I-45, according to CityMAP. | Texas Department of Transportation

Big news from surprising sources and important updates from old standbys defined the week in land use and transportation planning this week.

The Texas Department of Transportation imagined a less car-centric future for downtown Dallas, Denver drew a line in the sand on short-term rentals, the city of Las Vegas completed a major planning effort, and new studies from familiar names revealed fundamental facts about how and where Americans live.

For more information on the stories discussed in the video:

A New Ally in the Fight Against Car-Centric Planning in Dallas: TxDOT
Denver Approves Short-Term Rentals for Primary Residences
Las Vegas to Consider New 30-Year Downtown Master Plan
Comparing Property Tax Rates for 100 U.S. Cities
Report Finds Increasing Popularity of 'Walkable Urban Places'

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National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions

Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

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Paved walking path next to canal in The Woodlands, Texas with office buildings in background.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50

A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

February 19, 2025 - Greg Flisram

Small rural USPS post office in manufactured one-story grey building with American flag in front.

Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes

Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.

February 12, 2025 - Cowboy State Daily

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Military humvee driving through gate at Fort Indiantown Gap Natl Guard training center in Pennsylvania surrounded by winter trees and dead leaves.

Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species

The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.

February 24 - Esri Blog