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How to get a Starbucks (or a Trader Joe’s) in your Community

Ryan Richter / January 16, 2021

The urban planning questions we should be asking about these businesses. I have been involved in many downtown community plans […]

In Chicago, where I live, land use planning is largely the domain of the zoning code. The Alderman has control over

Today is a new day. A few weeks ago I announced my resignation as a transportation planner at Metra, the

Ryan Richter / August 23, 2012

In response to a comment in my last post, I’d like to discuss further how cities could affect transportation mode share,

I’ve been mulling over Josh Barro’s contention that cars should not be blamed for the failures of mass transit and

D.C. Streetsblog had a list of seven questions to ask as the Transportation Bill conference was underway on Tuesday. I