Local policing reform: three ready-to-run solutions
September 25, 2023
Three new policy recommendations give local leaders tools for reforming their police forces — without waiting on action from federal or state authorities.
Research and Special Projects
Case study: Incremental victories with zoning reform in Auburn, Maine
August 4, 2022
Auburn, Maine decided scarce housing was holding the city back; what they did has lessons for communities of every size.
Case study: Innovations to zoning and permitting regulations can unlock opportunity
June 21, 2021
New Rochelle, New York, is a dramatic example of how zoning reform can attract investment and generate economic growth for a community
How cities can benefit from the gig economy, America’s fastest growing workforce trend
April 6, 2021
From home sharing and ridesharing to freelancing and beyond: What does a new way of working mean for cities?
JET: The jobs and entrepreneurship toolkit for cities
February 8, 2021
How communities can grow their economies and become more resilient.
Collective bargaining transparency: A win for workers and taxpayers
November 9, 2020
As police accountability takes center stage in many city policy discussions, offering the public a window into labor negotiations makes sense.
Getting Back To Work: An economic-recovery playbook for America’s cities
June 25, 2020
How will cities recover from COVID-related shutdowns? Better Cities Project has compiled practical answers into a playbook and website for local leaders.
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