Northern News – September 2018

You can read the entire issue online as a virtual magazine, download it as a PDF, or click on the link at the end of each article description below.

Cities urged to act on ride-hailing services

Naphtali H. Knox, FAICP. A new report highlights the increasing use of ride-hailing services and cites the general absence of local policies to deal with newly created congestion. Page 1

Director’s note

Sharon Grewal, AICP. 2019 National Planning Conference update | California Chapter Elections – vote now | Northern Section Board vacancies to be filled | New board members. Page 3

In memoriam, Paul C. Zucker, FAICP

By Naphtali H. Knox, FAICP. The nationally recognized urban planner, author, and management consultant lived and worked in San Diego for the past 41 years. He was 83. Page 5

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Minneapolis council members want to tie density to affordability

Rachel Dovey. In March, the city proposed allowing fourplexes on block corners in single-family neighborhoods, but residents aren’t convinced the added density will make housing more affordable. Still, several council members appear ready to take the criticism. Page 7

Affordable housing design award to Mission Bay apartments

HUD USER. HUD and AIA recognized “Five 88” (588 Mission Bay Blvd., San Francisco) for its overall excellence in design in response to the needs and constraints of affordable housing. Page 8

Planning news roundup

Ten towns that changed America (0:55) | Wildfires are a people problem| New transit planned to North San Joaquin Valley| Rebranded by Google Maps| Bay Area’s newest transit station reopens parking debate| TNCs and transit as partners| How America uses its land| Do Millennials prefer cities?| California lawmakers grapple with how to prevent deadly wildfires. Pages 9 and 18–21

Meet a local planner

Catarina Kidd, AICP, interviews Google’s Transportation Operations Manager Michael Wooley-Ousdahl. Page 10

Where in the world

Photo by Chandler Lee. Page 12

Who’s where

Shila Behzadiaria, Michael Cass, Greg Holisko, AICP, Roscoe Mata, Erin McAuliff, Kari Svanstrom, AICP, and Ellen Yau. Page 13

AICP exam prep course starts Sept. 8

Dr. Don Bradley, AICP. It’s time to start studying for the May 2019 national AICP exam. Page 15

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