Tuesday, March 7, 2017

top stories

Boston to unveil transportation plan for future

"The future of transportation in Boston includes fewer cars on the road, heavy reliance on public transit, and lots of so-called microhubs, one-stop access points where commuters can share a bus, bike, or car."

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Plans for Industrial Buildings on Former South Central Farm Lot Go Before PLUM Committee

"At 2:30 p.m. today, after hearing an appeal from Mr. Tezozomoc on behalf of the South Central Farmers, the Planning and Land Use Committee will likely vote to certify the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approve the subdivision of the lot in support of a project proposed for the former home of the South Central Farm."

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Dallas' new boss gives City Hall a long-overdue extreme makeover

"It's fast becoming clear that T.C. Broadnax did not have a high hurdle to clear to become The Best City Manager in Dallas' recent history. The man's barely a month into his gig, and already council members stare at him during weekly meetings like a sixth-grade crush, and address him with deference bordering on adoration. They ask him to investigate every query; they beg him to solve every problem."

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planners in the news

Former North Augusta planning director responds​
Key West commissioner wants to keep Cohen as planning director
Silkworth to challenge Smith for 5th Ward Ann Arbor council seat

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new gigs

Planner I - San Francisco, CA (3/7/17)
Assistant Planner - Stateline, NV (3/7/17)
Planner I - St. Petersburg, FL (3/7/17)