Equity
Four Facts on Kamala Harris’s Transportation Record
The California senator isn't a flawless street safety advocate, but some of her history is making transportation advocates hopeful.
August 12, 2020
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
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
Talking Headways Podcast: Valuing Black Lives and Property
This week, we talk to an expert in Black wealth about why development and placemaking always leaves out the community. Obviously, just because a big company comes to town does not mean everyone will benefit.
July 30, 2020
5 Barriers to Sustainable Transport Access For West Side Chicagoans
July 29, 2020
How Massachusetts is Reforming Fare Enforcement
July 28, 2020
On the ADA’s 30th Anniversary, Remember: Bikes are a Mobility Assistive Device, too
On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, a Seattle-based group reminds the world how essential cycling can be for Americans with non-normative bodies.
July 27, 2020
NYC ‘Open Streets’ Are In Wealthier Neighborhoods
July 27, 2020
