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1 day ago · Planetizen’s Top Urban Planning Books of 2024. Top of mind in 2024 were the far-reaching impacts of climate displacement, zoning as a solution to the housing crisis, and the potential for safer roads and better public transit in American cities.
High-Profile Infrastructure Megaprojects for 2024 - Planetizen
Jan 17, 2024 · An article in Construction Dive highlights nine major infrastructure projects to keep an eye on this year. Among them is a $30 billion nuclear plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, which will be the largest generator of clean energy in the United States—once it opens after delay and more than double the original projected cost.. Other important projects are an expansion of …
What Are Comprehensive Plans? | Planetizen Planopedia
A comprehensive plan is an essential feature of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States, as both the process and the documentation for creating a broad, long-term vision for future land uses and the built environment of communities.. A comprehensive plan contains a map of future land uses for an entire planning jurisdiction (like a …
Is China’s High-Speed Rail Boom Unsustainable?
Nov 21, 2024 · In the last two decades, China has built over 30,000 miles of high-speed rail, reports Brian Spegele in MSN News.“The plan sticks to a well-worn economic model built on maintaining growth through infrastructure spending—even though China already has much of …
The Top Schools For Urban Planners | Planetizen Features
Jun 22, 2023 · Planetizen publishes the top 25 master’s programs in planning in the Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs (Guide), currently in its 7th Edition.. Topping the Top 25 for the first time is the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; the ...
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Los Angeles County Secures Funding for Beach Protection. L.A. County is getting a $1 million grant from the California Ocean Protection Council to develop a Regional Coastal Strategic Adaptation Plan to protect its beaches from climate change impacts while prioritizing equitable access and sustainability.
Online Training in Urban Planning | Planetizen
The Planning Commissioner Training series from Planetizen Courses offers ten courses on the essentials of citizen planning—everything from planning ethics, comprehensive plans, site plans, approval processes, planning law, zoning, and the essential role of the public in planning.
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Planetizen’s Top Urban Planning Books of 2024. Top of mind in 2024 were the far-reaching impacts of climate displacement, zoning as a solution to the housing crisis, and the potential for safer roads and better public transit in American cities.
20 Safest and Most Dangerous US Cities for Pedestrians
Oct 10, 2024 · A new study by shoe company Kuru Footwear ranks 36 most populous U.S. cities according to how foot-friendly they are. The study used pedestrian death data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration combined with overall Walk Score to calculate its results.
The Future of Electric Vehicles Under Trump | Planetizen News
Nov 6, 2024 · Planetizen’s Top Urban Planning Books of 2024. Top of mind in 2024 were the far-reaching impacts of climate displacement, zoning as a solution to the housing crisis, and the potential for safer roads and better public transit in American cities.