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Elana is the associate editor of The Planning Report.

Bay Area to Create Regional Plan for Sea-Level Rise
California wants the region to work together to deal with the impacts of climate change.

The 11 Most Endangered Places in the U.S.
These historic sites—be they buildings, districts, or natural landscapes—are closer to destruction than any others in the United States.

Hydropower Isn't Totally Carbon-Free
Hydroelectric generation itself doesn’t produce greenhouse gases, but it does rely on the creation of reservoirs that release methane into the air.

Is a Universal Metric for Gentrification Possible?
The Guardian’s new "Gentrified World" series tackles a fundamental—but tricky—question: How can we measure gentrification?

U.S. DOT Adopts Vision Zero
"With this campaign, we’re making clear that zero is the only acceptable number of deaths on our roads."