Planning April 2019
Planning April 2019
Marijuana, Climate Change, and Urban Revitalization
California, an early adopter of legalized marijuana, has adopted progressive approaches that keep it in the lead among like-minded states. Find out what's happening, weed-wise, in the Golden State and Colorado, in the April issue of Planning. Plus, learn how states are addressing climate change as federal action stalls. Then take a quick trip to Athens, where entrepreneurs are revitalizing a neighborhood pummeled by years of austerity.
Featured Articles
From Seed to Sale
Even as more states legalize marijuana, California's progressive approach continues to lead the pack. Juell Stewart catches up with planners making the industry work for their communities. Plus: A Cannabis History, Planning and Policy Lessons from Colorado, Can Cannabis Policies Catch Up?
Improvisational Athens
Planner Michael Kavalar visits post-austerity Greece, where urban entrepreneurs are stitching together a frayed Athens neighborhood, one community-driven shop at a time.
The Climate Fight Goes Local
As federal commitment to the Paris Agreement wavers, municipalities across the U.S. are stepping up to the climate action plate. Story by Madeline Boden. Plus: Iowa City's Climate Action Plan
News & Departments
Ever Green
Timothy Beatley checks in on negative emissions as a climate change remedy.
Viewpoint
Fire changes everything.
Cover: Cannabis-infused edibles — sour gummies, raspberry fruit rings, and jewels. Photo by Benjamin Rasmussen/Getty Images.