United States
HUD Resiliency Awards Target Affordable Multifamily Housing
The Green and Resilient Retrofit program aims to reduce vulnerability to climate challenges and improve energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.
New Tax Credit for Urban Farming in Missouri
Urban farmers in Missouri can receive up to $5,000 in tax credits to establish or expand their operations.
Majority of US Home Listings Are Unaffordable
Just 15.5 percent of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the average earner, but there could be hope for 2024.
The Golden Age of Office Conversions
In 2023, there were more than twice as many adaptive reuse projects underway around the country as in prior years.
Study Assesses How Wind Farms Affect Property Values
A new study shows that wind farms have a small but temporary negative impact on nearby property prices.
The Year in Good Climate News
Despite the ups and downs, there are reasons to feel optimistic.
Mitchell Silver, FAIP, Kicks Off Season 3 of the Planning Commission Podcast
Former APA President and NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver reflects on a career spent planning for people.
Population Losers
California's population dipped below 39 million as of July, according to the Census Bureau, after seeing its net domestic migration loss this year exceed last year's. Only New York has seen a greater loss as a percentage of population.
West Tennessee Towns Seek Voice in EV Factory Development
Locals are employing a tool historically used for sports stadiums to ensure they benefit from the new project as much as the companies do.
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.
Seattle to Host 2024 Urban Parks Conference
In June 2024, City Parks Alliance, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, will hold the Greater & Greener conference, which will include a mix of indoor sessions and outdoor experiences focusing on urban parks.
Planning for the Snow and an Open Right of Way
The Planning Commission Podcast presents their Chrismas episode.
The Year in Urban Wildlife
A roundup of stories about the creatures that share our cities.
California's Lone Operating Nuclear Plant Gets Five-Year Extension
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant received approval from the California PUC to operate its two reactors until 2029 and 2030. Five days later, the NRC issued a temporary license renewal.
How Ski Towns are Tackling the Housing Crisis
Mountain towns in Colorado and other western states are struggling to maintain a supply of affordable housing for their workers and lower-income residents.
Streetsblog’s Best and Worst of 2023 Transportation
While American roads didn’t get much safer by the numbers, new policies indicate a shift toward a more sustainable transportation future.
The Rise and Fall of Cruise
The autonomous car company’s precipitous downfall offers lessons for other carmakers.
How Car Dependency Impacts People With Disabilities
People who are physically unable to drive can benefit from effective public transit systems and accessible, mixed-use neighborhoods.
Southern States Lead US Population Growth
The South is the only region to see a net gain in residents between 2022 and 2023.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
