Of all the impacts of this recession, one has received no attention.  I've been musing about what people will do with their time when they don't spend it working and shopping.  I've seen the impact of unemployment of a family member twice. In both cases, exercise became a positive focus…

Today's announcement that The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun will begin sharing stories and photos as a cost-saving measure is a concrete example of regionalism in action.  In the case of the newspapers, it makes sense. 

It also makes sense for local governments to form regional pacts to support…

Bob Yaro, who continues to lead on good regional planning from his post as head of New York's Regional Plan Association, has prepared a statement to the new administration on the economic stimulus plan that outlines a five step program for infrastructure investment as part of the America 2050 Coalition:

The House Appropriations Committee has released information on the proposed economic stimulus package that has the following as its focus:

• Clean, Efficient, American Energy
• Transforming our Economy with Science and Technology
• Modernizing Roads, Bridges, Transit and Waterways
• Education for the 21st Century
• Tax Cuts to Make Work Pay and…

The Michigan Municipal League is urging Congress to make the restoration of deteriorating infrastructure the No. 1 priority in the upcoming stimulus package.  According to an MML press release, "This "fix-it first" approach will also combat sprawl and inject new economic vitality in communities that have lost jobs, businesses and…

The Center for an Urban Future (New York City) has published a new report that offers 51 specific recommendations for what Washington could do to help New York City. The recommendations encompass a wide range of the most critical issue areas affecting New York, including public safety, transportation infrastructure, economic…

Negotiations on the stimulus package continue. While the “Investments” portion of the four-part package (infrastructure) gets smaller, it also seems to be getting narrower.  Included are roads, bridges, schools and water systems.  Transit is currently not favored out of fear that transit projects are not “shovel ready.” There also seems…