LRT saved: Phoenix voters defeated a Koch-backed effort to block light rail expansion in the city, ensuring that projects will continue moving forward.
At risk architecture: A famous example of Japanese Metabolist architecture could be on the way out in Tokyo.
Delayed implementation: Tolling will finally start ($) on the SR-99 tunnel on November 9th.
Rose Quarter boondoggle: Oregon’s unnecessary highway expansion of I-5 in Portland is likely to get a full environmental review.
Leaving Americans behind: Because the region is “too wealthy,” King County has lost grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for local emergency shelters and food banks.
A primary determinant: The 30-minute commute has long determined our urban history, explains CityLab.
Leisurely hangout: Why do Singaporeans love the Changi Airport, their local aerodrome, so much?
Unite for your rights: Crosscut talks with union organizer Alex Gallo-Brown about labor.
Invest in labor: Richard Florida says that the future of the Middle Class depends upon upgrading service jobs which a fast growing number of Americans rely.
Transfer of wealth: The New York Times highlighted how Opportunity Zones, a major policy priority from the occupant in the White House, is becoming a windfall for the rich ($) instead of the communities it was supposedly meant to help.
Comeback, faltering, uncharted: Shelterforce asks what the future of Black urban middle and working class neighborhoods are in America.
Sexist system: Streetsblog highlights how our transportation system is biased against women.
Modest rent stabilization: California’s governor and state legislature leadership have come to agreement on terms of capping residential rent increases across the state.
Regeneration opportunity: The historic Molson brewery site in Montréal could be fully redeveloped.
Map of the Week: There’s no need to debate any longer over what constitutes the Midwest because it’s been mapped based upon respondents’ opinions.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.