“ My family moved to the Netherlands when I was very young and lived car-free for 6 years before moving to Washington, DC’s suburbs. The sharp contrast in my level of freedom between these places was a foundational experience for me.…”
The roads we travel on every day, whether by car, bicycle, or on foot, should be safe for everyone. But the reality is that too many lives are lost or altered due to traffic-related crashes. In the pursuit of making roads safer and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries, the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program has been a vital force for change.…
Read moreSunrise Park is more than a new green space in Athens, Alabama. Designed with intention and deep community involvement, it marks the beginning of a larger story about community, sustainability, and homecoming.…
Read moreThe 2025 American Planning Association conference in Denver, CO, extended the themes from the last national planning conference while delicately balancing the evolving priorities of the planning profession. A rich lineup of panels and presentations spoke to these present challenges and opportunities faced in the field. But first, let’s start with the elephant in the room. …
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