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COVID-19 exposed how bad policies cause affordable housing crises in cities
As the COVID-19 outbreak ran through the U.S., many cities enacted rent-control and anti-eviction policies meant to keep people in...
Using roadways as public spaces offers limited, temporary benefits
Decreased traffic due to COVID-19 shutdowns has led many cities to close streets for public and private uses; it's not...
Public-sector pensions and the COVID-19 shock
The economic shock of the pandemic may push a number of state and local pension plans to dangerously low funding...
What policing during the pandemic can tell us about crime rates and arrests
Scaling back routine policing during the pandemic, some cities have seen a decline in crime and research indicates the two...
Local governments should embrace change ahead of likely fiscal woes
Local governments of all sizes need to consider not just how to get through the near-term health crisis, but also...
Podcast: When will your city feel the fiscal impact of COVID-19?
Cities most likely to feel the impact quicker include those with elastic sources of revenue and high-risk industries.
Cities used to be public-health nightmares. Let’s ensure they don’t become that way again.
Will the coronavirus pandemic, and the threat of future outbreaks, devalue cities and density?
Coronavirus lockdowns are pushing mass transit systems to the brink
Low-income Americans have borne the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic. They may also get left behind in the recovery.
Charity rises to the occasion amid the pandemic
Volunteer and non-profit activities have been a bright spot, backstopping government efforts.
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Getting cities back to work