ND: Urban Planning and Transportation
ND seeks better housing for older population
A new design competition is looking to find better housing for Fargo's aging population. Like many other states, North Dakota has a growing number …
Grant bootcamp: Communities navigate maze of federal infrastructure aid
Federal officials have opened up a new round of funding under one of the many grant programs tied to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As the …
Not your average block party: ND project aims to inspire 'active' city planning
Community developers are tasked with balancing infrastructure needs - like roads, with amenities for the public to enjoy. Organizers behind an …
ND isn't known for EV chargers but statewide network takes next step
Electric-vehicle owners in North Dakota have long called for more action to boost the state's charging station network. There continues to be mixed …
EV owners in ND: Less politics, more charging stations
It might not be surprising that North Dakota ranks low for electric vehicle adoption, but existing owners say they are frustrated elected officials …
'Checking under the hood' of the electric school bus movement
Most school buses on the nation's roadways are still powered by diesel engines but in North Dakota and elsewhere, there is hope about the push to …
Poll on climate change shows some in ND yet to be convinced
North Dakota voters are divided on climate change matters, according to new polling data. To get more community buy-in for climate solutions…
ND property tax plan spurs debate about hurting local schools, governments
There are warnings of cuts to municipal governments and schools, and some loss of local control for budget decisions, amid efforts to eliminate …
ND Reaches New Heights in Community Livability Projects
Towns and cities across America are rolling out recruiting efforts to keep their populations stable. A grant program for community-led projects puts …
ND Landowners Build Opposition to Land Use for Carbon Pipeline
The list of North Dakota counties voicing concerns about a proposed carbon-emissions pipeline is growing longer. Several are now on record opposing …
ND Planners Have New Disaster-Recovery Tool
Blizzards, droughts and tornados are disasters many North Dakotans have experienced. With the spring storm season underway, local governments are …
Is Your City Age-Friendly? Bismarck Tackles That Question
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Bismarck is laying out its vision for future planning. As ideas come together, it has become the first North Dakota city to adopt a …