Detroit's Plan to Revitalize Public Transit
The strategic plan proposes 82 steps to be completed in a five-year time period.
Revisiting a 50-Year Old Economic Development Tool
New research offers a fresh look at tax increment financing.
When Heavy Rain, Erosion and Gravity Cause the Earth to Give Way
Checking out some of Pittsburgh’s landslide-damaged roads.
Second Bloomberg Mayoral Initiative Is Its Most Diverse Yet
St. Paul, Minnesota’s first black mayor shared his biggest takeaways from the program opener.
Local Furor After Mayor’s Colin Kaepernick Social Media Classroom ‘Experiment’
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Alaska meth seizures increase … Portland mayor sets “cleanest” city goal … and L.A.’s new emergency shelter.
Appeals Court Finds That Anti-Camping Ordinance Violates Eighth Amendment Protections
The Martin v. City of Boise ruling offers caution for local governments looking to prosecute homeless people for sleeping on the streets without having adequate shelter resources.
Building a Resilient City Is a Continual Process
In a place wracked by fires and floods, Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers says that “we’re always educating ourselves on best practices” plus building up fiscal reserves to deal with the next disaster.
Washington, D.C., Brings Art to Its Recycling Trucks
The District of Columbia began debuting the newly wrapped trucks in July.
Local Governments Aren’t Waiting for States to Raise Smoking Age
At least 340 towns, cities and counties in 21 states have taken action, compared with about 200 in 14 states in 2016.
Another Example of a Simple Idea That’s Spread From One City to Another
In Boise, traffic box art has become an important visual element of the downtown streetscape.
Most Texas Localities Are Still Growing a Year After Hurricane Harvey
A new Moody’s report shows that a combination of reconstruction, continued population growth and federal assistance have helped.
A Georgia City's Tech Fix for Water Cost Savings
Water usage and costs have decreased between 55 and 57 percent in Roswell, located north of Atlanta.
Airbnb: N.Y.C.’s New Short-Term Rental Crackdown Is Unconstitutional
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kansas City considers workaround for anti-panhandling ordinance … N.J. beach community wants governor to give up official summer house … and N.D.’s IT consolidation.
Court Rules First Amendment Could Protect Food Sharing
An appellate court last week found that the First Amendment covers a weekly shared meal at a Fort Lauderdale park where homeless people are known to congregate.
R.I. Gov. Pledges Help for PawSox-less Pawtucket After Minor League Team Bolts
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Hurricane will test Honolulu shelters … Las Vegas pipeline might not be dead … and school districts scramble for bus drivers.
National League of Cities Launches Data Education Partnership
The organization will partner with a nonprofit to offer seminars on data skills and evidence best practices.
San Francisco’s Program to Link Startups to Cities Expands
The program will also help two transportation agencies on opposite sides of the country share ideas and create a technology advisory board.
U.S. Circuit Court’s Big Ruling in Smart Meter 'Warrantless Search' Case
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | $200 million in seized personal property in Arizona … Pittsburgh’s steepest street declaration … and explore Charlotte’s expanded airport concourse.
FCC’s State Broadband Model Remains a Work in Progress
Local government representatives worry a new code will let wireless providers preempt localities.
The Policy Trifecta Resilient Communities Are Built On
“To truly be a resilient community you can't just pay attention to one leg of the stool. You really have to look at all three,” according to Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.
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