Report: Concern among mayors over housing costs dwarfs other issues

Report: Concern among mayors over housing costs dwarfs other issues

By Andy Castillo • April 4, 2023

NYC launches online portal for city services, benefits

Mayor Eric Adams said the online portal, dubbed MyCity, would make it easier for residents to apply for benefits by reducing bureaucracy and red tape.

By Michael Brady • March 31, 2023

Which US cities showed ‘inclusive growth’ during the pandemic?

Some of the largest cities were “tested” while slightly smaller cities were more resilient or emergent, according to measures of growth used in a new report.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 30, 2023

Building music ecosystems can strengthen local economies and tourism, advocates say

Efforts in Huntsville, Alabama, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, demonstrate “the external benefit of music on everything else,” said one speaker at a Brookings webinar on music’s role in transformative placemaking.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 29, 2023

Overcoming worker shortages in public sector amidst growing demand

Overcoming worker shortages in public sector amidst growing demand

By Maggie Koziol • March 27, 2023

Report: Renters living at or below the poverty line face a ‘severe shortage of housing’

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By Andy Castillo • March 24, 2023

Atlanta transit agency’s $2.7B expansion program will get city council-mandated audit

The “More MARTA Atlanta” program initially consisted of 17 projects with the first to be completed by 2025. The agency has since reduced the scope and extended the timeline.

By Dan Zukowski • March 22, 2023

E-scooter bans, restrictions can leave some riders behind

Micromobility companies like Lime and Bird urge cities to think beyond “blunt” policies that ban e-scooters.

By Maylin Tu • March 22, 2023

Addressing the housing crises requires creativity, collaboration

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By Andy Castillo • March 21, 2023

Cities see hyperlocal ‘activity centers’ as key to sustainable growth, less car dependency

Most metropolitan area residents live within three miles of an activity center, according to Brookings Institution research. Officials are planning around such centers to help residents meet their everyday needs while driving less.

By Gaby Galvin • March 21, 2023

Taking a higher priority

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By Tammy Rimes, MPA • March 21, 2023

The importance of building relationships: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Molly McLoughlin

The importance of building relationships: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Molly McLoughlin

By Michelle Havich • March 20, 2023

Business group works to help Hispanic-owned enterprises get their share of public sector contracts

Business group works to help Hispanic-owned enterprises get their share of public sector contracts

By Michael Keating • March 17, 2023

On climate change, this group of mayors thinks globally and acts locally

Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright discusses how the organization is helping mayors lead on climate policy and implement provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure law.

By Michael Brady • March 17, 2023

State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends

Government officials and public safety leaders wear many different hats. They serve as sounding boards for constituent complaints and for new ideas that need vetting.

By Todd Miller • March 16, 2023

Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk

Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk

By Andy Castillo • March 14, 2023

California court defends independent contractor status for gig workers

A California court upheld the independent contractor provision of Prop 22 but struck down portions that would’ve made it almost impossible to amend the law. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 14, 2023

Can tech startups make delivery less of a headache for cities?

The proliferation of delivery services was a boon during the pandemic, but traffic, parking and labor concerns have followed. Tech and startup leaders spoke recently about how to reduce those impacts.

By Maylin Tu • March 13, 2023

Analysis: On second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan’s passage, the future is uncertain

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By Andy Castillo • March 13, 2023

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

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By Kira Strong • March 13, 2023

Budget proposal from the White House includes more than $175B for affordable housing

Budget proposal from the White House includes more than $175B for affordable housing

By Andy Castillo • March 10, 2023

More than $175B in housing investments in Biden budget proposal

One $10 billion mandatory measure would create incentives for state and local governments to eliminate barriers to affordable housing, such as restrictive zoning. 

By Michael Brady • March 10, 2023

National League of Cities calls for congressional action to improve rail safety

The letter calls for specific improvements to rail safety as legislators consider new bipartisan action in response to the Ohio train derailment in February.

By Dan Zukowski • March 6, 2023

White House releases national cyber strategy, shifting security burden

“We ask individuals, small businesses and local governments to shoulder a significant burden for defending us all. This isn’t just unfair, it’s ineffective,” said Kemba Walden, acting national cyber director, during a call with reporters.

By David Jones • March 3, 2023

Alternative quadratic voting system can improve budgetary decision making, capture diverse perspectives

Alternative quadratic voting system can improve budgetary decision making, capture diverse perspectives

By Andy Castillo • March 2, 2023