Urban Planning

Weekly Roundup: Phoenix Officials Work to Create a Downtown Reborn

Highlighting the week’s interesting, important and downright weird news about cities.

The YIMBY Movement Wants More Development, Not Less. But What, Exactly, Does That Mean?

Advocates view increased development as a way of creating more affordable housing in cities.

States and Cities Creating New Leadership Positions as They Rethink Their Approach to Transportation

U.S. cities are embracing new types of transportation leaders.

Report Sheds Light on Walkability Momentum in Houston

The future of walkable urbanism in the U.S. will depend on places like Houston, Los Angeles and Miami, which have made great strides -- but still have a long way to go, according to a new study.

Houston Architect Puts Forward Unique Vision for Astrodome Overhaul

An area architect wants to let Houstonians walk to the historic structure's apex.