Posts by Jeff Wood — Contributor
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National links: Density creates happiness, when designed with well-being in mind
Is the key to happiness proximity to a coffee shop? Transit subsidies are productive. New York not flexing transportation funds. Keep reading…
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National links: How an insurance loophole contributes to thousands of fatal truck crashes
A new federal bill aims to prevent thousands of deadly truck crashes. Fred Rosen, retired CEO of Ticketmaster, leads NIMBY group to block LA Metro expansion. Care home design is being reimagined in Europe to include more urban features. Keep reading…
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National links: Why we should think of transit agencies as climate agencies
Transit agencies are a core player in reducing emissions. A Los Angeles judge blocks Beverly Hills from approving any permits other than those that would construct new housing. A potentially transformative federal transit operations funding bill is introduced in Congress. Keep reading…
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National links: LA experiments with universal basic mobility
Taking stock of LA’s universal basic mobility pilot. As demand for online delivery services grows, a zero-emissions delivery challenge incentivizes cities to find sustainable delivery solutions. A new analysis discusses where and why home insurance rates are increasing. Keep reading…
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National links: Detroit mayor champions land-value tax
A land-value tax may be on the ballot in November’s election for Detroit voters. The New York Times does a deep-dive on dangerous driving. After eliminating restrictive zoning, Minneapolis saw rents stabilize and homelessness decrease. Keep reading…
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National links: Manufactured housing losing its stigma
Local officials in Maryland and Mississippi are increasingly embracing manufactured housing as an affordability solution. Automakers paid Tesla to make electric vehicles, allowing them to delay their own projects while staying in compliance with state regulations. How one Canadian city’s downtown appears to be getting more lively again. Keep reading…
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National links: Colorado governor connects transit vision with housing and climate goals
Colorado’s governor wants to expand transit service across the state. How a new federal program looks to better coordinate transit projects with localities. Bogota, Colombia, faces challenges to its transit paradigm. Keep reading…
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National links: European Union seeks to ban large US-produced vehicles
European Union looks to ban large US vehicles. BRT and auto-centric land uses. $7.5 billion of federal funds for EV chargers but not one built yet. Keep reading…
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National links: Rise of SUVs hampered motor emission reductions from 2010 to 2022
The proliferation of SUVs significantly hampered motor emission reductions in the last decade. Suggestions to build political consensus around policies that de-center car use in cities. How the 30-year mortgage creates a bifurcated market of “haves and have-nots.” Keep reading…
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National links: Charlotte City Council steps back from hard-fought zoning reforms
Charlotte, NC, risks backsliding on inclusive housing reforms. How land-value taxes could reshape Detroit. Baby Boomers dominate the housing market. Keep reading…