A quiet revolution is underway in the way American cities and towns shape their built environments. Recent research reveals that the principles of New Urbanism—once considered niche or even radical—are now being widely adopted through zoning reforms across the United States. This shift, centered on the use of form-based codes (FBCs), is fundamentally changing the […]
The affordable housing crisis continues to challenge cities across the United States, with rising rents and housing shortages leaving millions of Americans struggling to find stable, affordable places to live. As urban planners and policymakers seek creative solutions, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are emerging as a powerful tool to address the crisis while aligning with New […]
The devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025 have sparked renewed discussions about urban planning and resilience. These fires, including the Palisades and Eaton blazes, destroyed over 16,000 structures, displaced tens of thousands, and claimed at least 29 lives, making them among the deadliest and costliest disasters in California’s history. As recovery […]
