City Officials Seek To Mold the Future of Driverless Cars
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Using autonomous vehicles as a chance to shape streets for people.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Zoning
Des Moines Rezoning is Anti-Urban—And Maybe Racist
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The Iowa capital is proposing zoning changes that discourage density, will raise the cost of housing, and undermine transit.
TOD-Da! Oregon Blocks Single-Family Zoning
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The Oregon legislature passed a bill striking low-density zoning in large cities on Sunday, a move that helps create transit-oriented development.
What We Can Learn from ‘Latino Urbanism’
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Planner James Rojas calls “Latino Urbanism,” an informal reordering of public and private space that reflects traditions from Spanish colonialism or even indigenous Central and South American culture
Seattle and Minneapolis: A Tale of Two Upzones
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Dense, walkable cities mean more families can afford to stay, and public transport gets a boost. They’re also greener than suburbs, with their large homes and car-dependent multitudes. But changing zoning rules that break the car culture isn’t easy. A long read from our friends at Grist.
Connecticut Says ‘No’ To Transit-Oriented Development
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“Putting a [transit-oriented development] next to an active rail yard has never worked successfully," says Connecticut's transportation commissioner. Yes, that's what he said.