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Q&A: Congressman Jake Auchincloss on Israel, the November election and the Massachusetts housing crisis - Brookline.News
In 2020, Jake Auchincloss was elected to represent Massachusetts’s 4th Congressional District, which stretches through five counties, from Brookline and Newton to Fall River and Somerset. Now running unopposed for a third term, Auchincloss, a Marine veteran and former Newton City Councilor, is one of the youngest members of Congress at age 36. He’s also… Read More »Q&A: Congressman Jake Auchincloss on Israel, the November election and the Massachusetts housing crisis …
'YIMBY' Zoning Reform Is Finding Fans at the Federal Level
With housing affordability elusive, the federal government is showing a growing interest in encouraging US states and cities to ease barriers to construction.
“What Now?” How To Move From Awareness to Action as a Strong Towns Advocate
The Strong Towns movement is steadily progressing to the next phase of its mission. A substantial number of people are convinced of the principles behind the movement, and they want to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Here’s how to make the leap from building awareness to actually changing the
The fizz is gone: Atlanta's former Coca-Cola museum demolished for parking lot
Georgia’s state government is demolishing a building that once housed a Coca-Cola museum. Excavators continued Friday to knock down the former World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta near the state capitol.
McGhee Tyson Airport's $190M 'mountain garage' will be its most prominent feature
The six-story garage will be the first thing you see at McGhee Tyson, so the airport is investing to make it attractive.
Downtown Eureka now has Parking Enforcement - KIEM-TV | Redwood News
There is now a parking attendant in Old Town Eureka from Commercial To H streets enforcing two and four hour parking zones as well as Red zones and Alleyways. “I’m not a cop, you know, I’m city area code enforcement. So we do like enforcement activities, but we’re not police. You know, it’s not the […]
The City Stopped Mandating Parking In New Urban Housing. Builders Are Providing It Anyway
Honolulu is learning that people have a hard time parting with their cars. Developers know it and are paying millions to provide parking.
Are parking lots holding back affordable housing?
In a new report, the Utah Foundation outlines strategies for solving the state's affordable housing crisis and boosting homeownership.
Upper West Side 'Smart Curbs' Must Think Bigger: Advocates - Streetsblog New York City
Enthusiasm for the "smart curbs" plan was a bit muted, though there is a little for everyone in it.
Oakland will increase parking meter prices to help with city's financial problems
A plan to increase meter fares by $1 would mean parking will soon cost $3 an hour. Here's when it'll go into effect.
Torpedoing NYC Decongestion Tolls Would Be National Setback - The Urbanist
#Doug Trumm June 8, 2024 New York had been all geared up to become the first American city to implement congestion pricing later this month until Governor Kathy Hochul announced a stunning reversal, saying she intended to shelve the program on Wednesday. Transit riders and climate advocates are fighting back and aiming to block the move.
Smaller infrastructure investments help pave the way to safer communities
By Chris McCahill and Katya Spear This blog post is a collaboration between the State Smart Transportation Initiative and the Mayors Innovation Project, both programs of the High Road Strategy Center at the University of …
Tuscaloosa residents can pay off parking tickets by donating school supplies
Want Nice Streets? Start by Cutting Back on the Asphalt
Nice, California, doesn’t have nice streets. But it could, if city planners started thinking about road infrastructure in a way that prioritizes safety and walkability over asphalt. Here are a couple of redesign options, inspired by a Crash Analysis Studio held in the city.
Permanent Parklet Coming to Donelson
A tiny park is coming to the Bagelshop as part of the Civic Design Center programming
Options for funding parking lot maintenance in downtown Yakima
YAKIMA, WA-- Somewhere, somehow city leaders in Yakima will have to scrape up the money to fix the worn-down parking lots downtown.Multiple council members ment
Allentown City Council to raise fines if Parking Authority plays along
Council approved higher fines for a slew of parking violations, but they will only take effect if the parking authority implements payment plans and examines parking meters throughout the city.
Maryland Vows to Reduce Driving to Save the Climate — And It's Not Alone — Streetsblog USA
A new executive order will require the Maryland DOT to put VMT reduction at the center of its climate strategy. Which states will follow their lead?
A Tallahassee town hall considers changes to the city's present minimum parking space requirement for businesses.
With some exceptions, the current minimum is four parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of business floor space.
How Congestion Pricing Makes Cities More Livable
As New York puts its gridlock-busting plans on hold, the success of congestion pricing elsewhere proves it's not just smart — it's popular.
Sacramento getting rid of free Sunday, holiday parking to tackle budget deficit
An additional 300 new parking meters will also be installed across the central city area, according to officials.
Panama City officials using grant money to improve public parking lots
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City is planning to add more parking lots. The city has grant money through the Hometown Revitalization Program that has to be used for general public parking…
Paid parking has always been controversial, but experts argue it's an absolute necessity
Nobody enjoys feeding the meter or getting a ticket when they've overstayed, but experts argue city CBDs and shopping districts would be much worse places without paid parking.
Bills eliminate 1,000 parking spots at stadium, tell fans to carpool
The Buffalo Bills have announced parking changes ahead of the 2024 NFL season.
Developers in the U.S. are forced to build parking no one uses. In Colorado, that’s starting to change.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law preventing some Colorado cities from requiring minimum levels of parking at multifamily residences built near public transit.
Proposed parking garage in Dover draws praise and criticism from residents and businesses
After public information sessions, the next step for the 400-space building concept is the Dover Planning Commission meeting June 17
Philly Today: SEPTA Plans to Kill Free Parking
Plus, the UARTS implosion and a $27,500 prom expense.
San José, CA to Partner with Umojo to Undertake Downtown Curb Management Utilization Pilot Project
Umojo, a leader in Curb Inventory Management Solutions, announced today that it has been selected by the City of San José, CAas a partner to undertake a curb inventory digitization and management pilot project.
What’s the deal with single-tenant retail buildings?
Single-story retail buildings can be an eyesore, and limit the public value of land in urban areas. But for landlords, they’re often a safer investment and relatively easy to manage. What does that mean if your objective is to increase urban density?
