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.

 

New York’s Streets Have Brought Relief. Imagine Them Post-Pandemic.

“In a year with so little solace, New York’s streetscape has brought steady relief. It’s just one example of the many opportunities before the city in the months and years ahead to reimagine how its residents can live, work, play and get around town.” (NY Times)

 

Japan Plans Phase-Out of New Gasoline Cars by Mid-2030s

“All new vehicles sold in Japan by the mid-2030s will be hybrid or electric as the government begins to unveil concrete steps for reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, broadcaster NHK said.” (Bloomberg)

 

Study Shows Corporate Landlords Sought to Profit During Last Economic Crisis

“A research brief by the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy draws fresh attention to the manner in which corporate entities have sought to benefit from an economic crisis by rapidly acquiring residential property in Los Angeles.” (Westside Today)