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NYC residents are using TikTok to alert Mandami of city infrastructure problems — and it’s working Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Max Kakhidze appeared in a viral video asking Mandami to reopen a local playground, which led to him joining Mandami at a press conference. | Ed R
Does everyone need an AI policy? Tom Sanchez Thu, 08/27/2026 - 05:00 A few months ago, as I started thinking about setting up my own consulting practice, I came across a challenging question. I use AI tools every day in my work, and I spend a good deal of my time thinking about how planning agencies can get ready to us
Boulder’s new plan could allow for 40% more housing through ‘gentle infill’ Zachary Whalen Mon, 08/31/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The plan includes land-use changes intended to support more single-unit attached housing, such as duplexes, triplexes and townhomes. The city of Boulder and Boulder Coun
Atlanta Beltline’s free automated shuttle expands service Zachary Whalen Sun, 08/30/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Rides on the ATL Spoke are free and open to the public, and come daily every 12 to 15 minutes from noon until 10 p.m.. Atlanta Beltline is expanding its free autonomous shuttle service, t
South Dakota tribes drove a mining company off sacred land in one week Zachary Whalen Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption A coalition of tribes protested for seven days in Black Hills, preventing the mining company from drilling into the prairie. In May, South Dakota tribes achieved a rare win:
The future of architecture education according to 25 deans and directors Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The surveyed leaders consistently mentioned new programs and pedagogical experiments. With the 2026 school year officially underway, Alexander Walter spoke to 25 architectu
Google will fund removal of 2000 acres of trees in Oklahoma to save water while building new data center Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Google estimates removing cedar trees along 2,000 acres of the Arkansas River will save 100 million gallons of water. Google is investing $3
Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new legislation also provides over $1.3 billion in operating funds for transit in the Chicago area. The new Northern Illinois Transit Authority took control of the Chicago Transit Authority,
Trump speeds up environmental review for Alaska oil pipeline Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption If reauthorized, the project will guarantee oil production in Alaska for the next 30 years. The Trump administration is expediting the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System’s environmental revi
After 40 years, Southern California’s longest multi-use trail halfway to completion Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption When finished, the trail will connect Huntington Beach to the San Bernardino National Forest. After 40 years, Southern California’s longest multi-use trail proje
Three agencies expanding on-demand transit Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Cincinnati Metro is expanding MetroNow into Bond Hill, Roselawn and surrounding communities in Hamilton County, providing riders access to twelve fixed transit routes. Transit agencies nationwide are in
A book summit just for planners Christine McLaren Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:00 9 minutes
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