Study: Parks in Non-White Neighborhoods Are Half As Large and 5x As Crowded
When we allow car-focused infrastructure to strangle urban parklands, we endanger vulnerable lives in more ways than one.
August 10, 2020
Canada Backs Active Transport as COVID Response
It's a great innovation, but not every Canuck is happy about it — even among sustainable transportation advocates.
August 7, 2020
Dummköpfe! Audi Blasted for Horrendous Car Ad
With one simple image, the German auto manufacturer ignited a firestorm — in more ways than one.
August 5, 2020
Do E-Scooters Need A Long-Term Lease Option?
A new start-up is betting on yes — but some advocates have questions about equity.
August 5, 2020
VIDEO: How Car Dominance Makes Non-White Neighborhoods Hotter
If you've ever noticed that disinvested, predominantly Black neighborhoods just *feel* hotter than the tree-lined blocks of predominantly white communities...well, it's not just your imagination.
August 4, 2020
What Is a Feminist City?
Leslie Kern’s “Feminist City” asks us to look around. Does our environment support the daily activities, care work, and needs of women? This recently published book intermixes Kern’s personal stories, real-world examples, and research to expose how our cities, neighborhoods, and transportation decisions make childcare, household activities, and safety challenging for women.
August 4, 2020
Opinion: We Must Plan Racial Justice In Our Cities
The founding president of the American Planning Association stands against structural racism in the built environment professions.
August 3, 2020
COVID May Take 14 Million Cars Off the Road Forever
But if we don't act fast, they'll come back.
August 3, 2020
US Cuts Car Pollution, But Less So In Poor Communities
Fine-particle air pollution has decreased across the US, but poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
July 31, 2020
Top Mayors Pledge to Build 15-Minute Cities For COVID-19 Recovery
It's not enough to give people more space on the sidewalks for social distancing, advocates argue. We also need to give residents places to walk *to* — and specifically, places that help them meet their essential needs.
July 31, 2020
