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11/06/2025

The 2026 World Cup is coming to New Jersey - and with it, a once-in-a-generation chance to transform regional transit.

As the state prepares to host the final at MetLife Stadium, could Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) be the winning move?

⚽ Read “2026 World Cup, MetLife, and a State’s Opportunity to Shine on the World Stage” by Marcelo Remond on Planetizen.

11/05/2025

Learn from Jeff Speck - and win the books that inspired him.

Sign up for the Planetizen Free Plan this November for a chance to win his full Walkability Library ($100+ value).

5 winners will be selected.

11/04/2025

Confused by all the planning jargon? Planopedia is a database of clear, concise definitions of commonly used planning terms, historical planning movements, and more. Find it here:

Learn essential urban planning terms and concepts with Planopedia, a free online encyclopedia of urban planning definitions.

11/04/2025

Jeff Speck builds a case for walkability as a core value of city building, outlining its benefits in five key areas: economic, environmental, epidemiological, equity, and social cohesiveness.

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making m...

11/03/2025

Transit isn’t just about more routes - it’s about how we use them.

Urban planner Joshua Woods unpacks the ridership vs. coverage tradeoff in his Transit Planning 101 series.

Read the full story on Planetizen.

11/03/2025

There are five kinds of streets in this world.

If you’ve ever looked closely at the elevator panel of a high-rise hotel or residential building, you’ve likely noticed something missing: a button for the 13th floor.

10/31/2025

Have you met Planetizen's City Profiles? Explore major cities through their planning history.

An experiment in ‘arcology’ begun in the 1970s offers lessons in passive architecture that works with, rather than against, harsh climates.

10/30/2025

From Lowell to Starbase, company towns have shaped - and reshaped - the relationship between work, housing, and community life. Once thought a product of a by-gone era...

Are we seeing their return?

Read the full story at Planetizen.

10/30/2025

California’s ambitious high-speed rail project has faced years of setbacks—budget overruns, political battles, and public skepticism. But is the story really over, or is the project righting itself?

California’s ambitious high-speed rail project has faced years of setbacks—budget overruns, political battles, and public skepticism. But is the story really...

10/30/2025

How are federal actions impacting transportation, land use, and housing? Keep up with the latest with the new Planetizen Policy Tracker.

A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

10/30/2025

City planner and author Jeff Speck (Walkable City, Walkable City Rules) teaches a 7-part Planetizen Courses series that distills decades of expertise into practical lessons for today’s planners.

Walkable cities aren’t just more pleasant - they’re safer, healthier, and more sustainable.In this official trailer for The Walkability Track, city planner a...