What we’re reading

Northern publishes What We’re Reading, a curated selection of planning-related news stories from across our region, usually twice a week on our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram social media platforms. It’s a quick way to stay informed about the housing fights, transit dramas, economic shifts, and more that are shaping Northern California cities and counties, all pulled together into digestible summaries.

We’re always eager to hear from our readers—What We’re Reading is an invitation to share what matters to you. If you have come across a story from your community, especially if you’re personally connected to the story, email [email protected], noting in the subject line “What We’re Reading recommendation.”

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  • What We’re Reading | July 20-24, 2026

    Across the Bay Area and Central Coast, this week’s stories point to the interconnected challenges shaping local communities: persistent housing affordability pressures in Santa Cruz County, job losses across California and the Bay Area, expanded downtown planning in Redwood City, student-led advocacy for cooler East Bay schoolyards, and Oakland’s slow rollout of community-driven traffic safety…

  • What We’re Reading | July 13-17, 2026

    This week’s roundup highlights major developments shaping transportation, housing, infrastructure, and economic growth across the region. In East Oakland, a new stretch of the East Bay Greenway is complete, expanding safer walking and biking connections while underscoring the need for continued investment and maintenance. BART earned national recognition for fiscal responsibility amid ongoing transit funding…

  • What We’re Reading | July 5-10, 2026

    This week’s roundup highlights major developments shaping transportation, housing, infrastructure, and economic growth across the region. In East Oakland, a new stretch of the East Bay Greenway is complete, expanding safer walking and biking connections while underscoring the need for continued investment and maintenance. BART earned national recognition for fiscal responsibility amid ongoing transit funding…

  • What We’re Reading | June 26–July 2, 2026

    This week’s roundup highlights major developments shaping transportation, housing, infrastructure, and economic growth across the region. In East Oakland, a new stretch of the East Bay Greenway is complete, expanding safer walking and biking connections while underscoring the need for continued investment and maintenance. BART earned national recognition for fiscal responsibility amid ongoing transit funding…

  • What We’re Reading | June 22-25, 2026

    From housing affordability in Berkeley and BART ridership trends to South Bay job growth, Pacifica’s shoreline future, and Oakland’s World Cup opportunity, these stories highlight the forces shaping Bay Area communities, transportation, business, and resilience. Explore the latest local developments and the questions that could define what comes next.

  • What We’re Reading | June 11-17, 2026

    Explore the latest Bay Area news on sea-level rise planning, Novato Baylands conservation, Muni transit trends, climate resilience, and VTA oversight. This regional roundup highlights key transportation, environmental, and infrastructure stories shaping San Francisco, the North Bay, and communities across the Bay Area today.

  • What we’re reading: 2026 so far

    Six hand-picked stories spanning the range of issues Northern California planners think about, from the Bay-Delta to the Redwood Coast.

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