Each Friday, the Wagner Planner editorial board will publish a news roundup of recent planning news. Topics range the gamut of urban planning concentrations, but will mostly be at the discretion of the editor.

 

No One’s Riding Transit. So Why Did Voters Support It? 

“Fifteen of 18 transit-related ballot measures across the US won approval last week, including property and sales tax increases in the midst of a recession.” (Wired)

 

The Future of Cities: Economic Recovery With Better Nature Coexistence

“Bringing innovative approaches in planning and urban design will ultimately provide long-term, sustainable balance between population growth, urban expansion and environmental stability.” (Worth)

 

How Can Impermanent Cities Permanently Change Our World?

“Every twelve years, 100 million people descend upon a temporary city built for the Kumbh Mela festival in India. Architect Rahul Mehrotra says other cities can learn from this ephemeral megacity.” (NPR)