Diana is a writer and urbanist passionate about public space, historical memory, and transportation equity. Prior to joining Planetizen, she started and managed a farmers' market and worked as a transportation planner in the bike share industry. She is Planetizen's editor as of January 2022.

Omaha Program Promotes Infill Development
Budding developers can access funding and low-cost vacant lots for affordable housing construction.

Michigan Lawmakers Consider $2B Transit Bill
The bill would tie transit funding to business subsidies as part of a broader economic development program.

California Lawmakers Withdraw Connect Bay Area Act
The proposal would have merged the Bay Area’s 27 transit agencies into one regional entity.

How Social Infrastructure Gets More People on Bikes
Bike infrastructure isn’t just about bike lanes: safe, supportive spaces where adults can learn to ride and repair bikes are a key component.

Cohousing as a Solution to High Housing Costs and Social Isolation
Living arrangements designed to encourage social interaction and provide shared facilities can lower the cost of living and build more friendly, supportive neighborhoods.