Author: Owen Lingerfelt

I enjoyed this article about Generative Urban AI and the discussion on if we are ready to adopt all it has to offer Generative Urban AI Is Here. Are Cities Ready? I love this quote from the article: Cities are not buildings, streets or energy systems, cities are about people, culture, behavior, power and politics-…

Today I decided to see what is new in the world of urban planning and came across this article. Top Trends in Urban Planning You Need to Know in [2025] According to this article, around 68% of the global population could live in urban areas by the year 2050. I did some research on what…

This article, Careers with an Urban Planning Degree by AcademicInvest gave great insight into potential careers in Urban Planning. It gave me some great insights on some other things to explore in the world of urban planning – Exploring urban planning Here are some of the areas of business and careers that are relevant to…

I was curious about the emerging trends in urban planning. I found this interesting article about how urban planners must adopt new trends to create sustainable, livable environments. Exploring the Future of Urban Planning: Key Emerging Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities It was interesting to learn about Smart cities – they utilize technology to improve the…

Enjoyed this article on some recently passed new legislation Northam announces Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Planning Framework This is a great quote from Govenor Ralph Northam – “The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives, but not the fact that our planet is warming, land is sinking, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather…

California Creates Housing-Focused Agency | Planetizen News It was interesting to read that the state of California is adding a new agency – just for housing and homelessness services. Currently housing is a part of a much larger group and does not get as much focus, which has been an issue. I started a non-profit…

Georgia’s First Tiny Home Village Now Open, and Sold Out | Planetizen News Have you seen a tiny home that is usually advertised to be in someone’s backyard or secluded in the woods? Well George created a tiny home community. 8 houses on a 1/2 acre of land – and they sold for just under…

Predictions for San Francisco’s Public Spaces | Planetizen News During the COVID pandemic more green areas were created such as parklets and it appears they will become permanent fixtures. It appears these innovations have fueled more creativity in figuring out how to create more green spaces for the city which will likely inspire future pilot…

What Urban Planners and Designers Can Learn From Political Organizers Urban Planners and designers need to figure out how to approach the politics of the available limited budgets, political complexity, and diverse project stakeholders. Urban Planners need to stretch past shaping the looks and feel of projects – to seeing their role as a bridge…

Urban Planning – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics This research looks at multiple books on urban planning and is a literature review of these findings. I learned the importance of urban design – the intentionality of looking wholistically at a city and designing with the larger picture in mind. I enjoyed that this research talked…