The Case Against Paper Straws
COMMENTARY | They’re a single-use, disposable consumer item—a greener option, but not a green one.
Voters in One City to Decide On an Unusual Pension Funding Proposal
A pending ballot proposition in Phoenix calls for imposing strict limits on city spending until funding for the city’s retirement programs reaches a certain threshold.
Traveling to This Airport? Bring Your Own Water Bottle.
San Francisco International Airport banned the sale of single-use plastic water bottles as part of a larger goal to become zero-waste by 2021.
Congestion Pricing Not Just for Big Cities, Report Says
A new report by the National League of Cities recommends small cities could use congestion pricing plans to prevent being overwhelmed by traffic as they grow.
Envisioning What’s Next for a Dead Stretch of Downtown Freeway
Akron’s planning director says there’s a chance that what’s now a “concrete trench” could one day become a park.
It Matters Who Sits on Pension Boards and How Big They Are, Study Suggests
Researchers found investment returns are likely affected by the size of the boards, the expertise of members and other factors.
Electric Scooters Good for the Planet? Only If They Replace Car Trips
COMMENTARY | With tweaks to city policies and company practices, there are opportunities to make scooters a greener option.
A City With a Booming Real Estate Market Sees a Slip in Home Prices
Meanwhile, new research suggests people in high-cost metro areas are searching for more affordable places to live.
Few Cities Are Meeting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, Report Says
The City Clean Energy Scorecard looks at 75 cities across the country.
It's Getting Too Damn Hot to Have Fun in the Summer
An environmental economist explains how climate change and extreme weather could mean summer is no longer the peak season for festivals and outdoor recreation.
The Cities Where Women Entrepreneurs Are Flourishing
A new report shows which cities have created a culture that encourages women to start their own small businesses.
With Tough to Fill Jobs, Some States and Localities Turn to ‘Gig’ Workers
A new survey highlights the trend, which can be found in fields ranging from building and grounds maintenance to accounting.
The Ransomware Attack in Baltimore: A Failure of Organizational Resilience
COMMENTARY | Employing best practices and adhering to international standards can help organizations and governments weather cyber attacks and other disruptions.
Affordable Housing Can't Just Be a Local Priority, City Leaders Say
A new National League of Cities report lays out recommendations for the federal government and highlights steps individual cities have taken to address their housing needs.
Should City Council Be a Full-Time Job?
A proposal in Chicago would ban side gigs if they cause ethical conflicts. It’s the latest addition to a national debate about what the salaries and time commitments of city council members should be.
Seattle Will Open Clean-Air Shelters As Relief From Wildfire Smoke
Five public buildings will get filtration systems to keep the air inside clean on days when smoke affects the city, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced last week.
Explosion at Philadelphia Refinery Isn’t First Time There’s Been Trouble at the Site
The facility has repeatedly raised concerns for worker and local resident safety.
These Are the Places Where Walking Is a Transportation Option
A new report ranks cities’ “walkability,” naming some familiar urban centers as the best for living without a car. But a few surprising cities are seeing real improvements.
The Lingering, Unresolved Battle Over Short-Term Rentals in One California City
Almost a year after San Diego first passed restrictions on rentals marketed on Airbnb and other platforms, only to rescind them months later, the issue is still unsettled. Now, it has moved to the state Legislature.
‘Job Density’ Uptick in U.S. Metro Areas is Mainly Driven by Four Cities
Changes in the number of jobs per square mile in nearly 100 large metro areas are presented in new research, which noted that density can help support economic growth.
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