Congestion pricing often wins over critics
Well-designed and transparently implemented congestion pricing can overcome initial skepticism by delivering clear and measurable benefits.
Cities can thrive by leveraging their assets
Underused properties could be turned into affordable housing, community centers or sold to make new businesses.
Your city’s pension liability is worse than you think
The problem is cities' overly optimistic assumptions to calculate their liabilities, including unrealistically high rates of return on pension fund...
Can New Urbanism solve the housing crisis?
Advocates promote a return to traditional urban design principles, emphasizing compact, walkable neighborhoods with diverse housing and public spaces.
Stuck at a red light: Google’s Green Light initiative promises traffic flow relief
Google is expanding its innovative "Green Light" project, which aims to optimize traffic flow using AI-powered technology.
Americans’ time spent commuting is on the rise
Growing commute times is not just an inconvenience but a symptom of deeper issues within our urban planning and public...
Randy Clarke’s Bold Leadership Revitalizes D.C. Transit Amid Unprecedented Challenges
WMATA’s ridership has rebounded to about 75% of pre-pandemic levels, outpacing many other major transit systems.
Biden’s $10 billion plan: Tackle zoning laws and boost affordable housing
The White House wants significant changes in zoning laws to enhance affordable housing availability.
Don’t make policing ideological. Here’s how to establish 2-way trust
From The Kansas City Star
Transparent, open government: what it takes, what it delivers, and how it helps governments
From Americans for Prosperity Foundation's Sunshine Week
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