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Is Crime More Concentrated in Spread-out Cities? Our nation's most transit-friendly cities have lower crime rates than many sprawling cities- yet some people seem to feel safer in sprawling cities because they believe that in sprawl, crime is concentrated in just a few neighborhoods.
Seattle Legalizes Co-Living | Planetizen News
Dec 1, 2024 · A new Seattle law supports co-living, removing land use restrictions that prohibited such housing facilities in many parts of the city. According to Washington State Senator Jesse Salomon, young people and retirees, among others, are seeking affordable housing options in high-demand areas.. Co-living is defined as buildings where residents have private sleeping space but share other facilities ...
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 …
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AICP Exam Preparation Class - Planetizen
Jeff Levine, AICP, is an urban planner with over 25 years’ of professional experience. Currently, Levine is the owner and principal of Levine Planning Strategies, a consulting firm that specializes in bridging the gap between the development community and city planners, while also teaching housing and economic development planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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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 ...
NYC Officials Announce Broadway Pedestrianization Project
Nov 27, 2024 · Is Crime More Concentrated in Spread-out Cities? Our nation's most transit-friendly cities have lower crime rates than many sprawling cities- yet some people seem to feel safer in sprawling cities because they believe that in …
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Upcoming Conference Spotlights California's Orphan Wells. The 2025 Orphan & Idle Wells California Conference will address the environmental, economic, and public health challenges of abandoned oil and gas wells, focusing on remediation strategies, regulatory frameworks, and community-centered solutions.
The Future of Electric Vehicles Under Trump | Planetizen News
Nov 6, 2024 · Is Crime More Concentrated in Spread-out Cities? Our nation's most transit-friendly cities have lower crime rates than many sprawling cities- yet some people seem to feel safer in sprawling cities because they believe that in sprawl, crime is …