By Emily Badger, The New York Times, June 11, 2021. Less congested city streets could mean faster bus travel, more space for cyclists, and more humane commutes for the people who still drive.
A little more remote work could change rush hour a lot Read More »
By Lauren Hernández, San Francisco Chronicle, June 10, 2021. The grant funding will assist the High-Speed Rail Authority in completing the project’s ‘initial operating segment’ of the system.
CA high-speed rail will get back federal grant Trump withheld Read More »
By Lloyd Alaban, San Jose Spotlight, June 8, 2021. The city intends to incorporate its findings from the state-mandated Assessment of Fair Housing into the next housing element.
Racial segregation runs deep in San Jose, report says Read More »
By Mimia Ousilas And Nadia Farjami, The Daily Californian, June 8, 2021. The appeal would block the developers from using SB 35 instead of the city’s usual zoning approval process.
Appeal filed against West Berkeley shellmound development Read More »
By William H. Frey, Brookings, June 8, 2021. These population declines could be part of a new trend or, to some degree, temporary.
San Jose and San Francisco among cities that saw sharpest pandemic population loss Read More »
By Emma Marris, The Atlantic, June 5, 2021. Policy that promotes restoration led by Klamath Tribes, federal investment, and partnership with California and Oregon farmers will likely be crucial.
Klamath River management pivotal in a brewing California-Oregon water crisis Read More »
By John King, San Francisco Chronicle, June 4, 2021. Mission Bay is home to thousands of people, and action on sea level rise is urgent.
Visual report: How sea level rise threatens SF’s Mission Creek neighborhoods Read More »
By Natalie Orenstein, Oaklandside, June 3, 2021. At a Planning Commission meeting, planning staff and the Oakland Fire Department proposed a blanket ban, while many callers wanted a targeted approach.
Oakland considers banning ADUs in the hills to avoid fire danger Read More »
From Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Mass Transit Magazine, June 2, 2021. A partnership between MTC and World Institute on Disability resulted in a 2.5-year research and community engagement study with recommendations.
New MTC study: Findings for assisting seniors, disabled people on Bay Area transit Read More »
By Adam Mann, Wired UK, June 2, 2021. Oakland’s commitment to equity and willingness to experiment with the public right of way opened new directions in planning.
Oakland’s Slow Streets experience may inspire the future of cities Read More »
