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Despite fears of declining social capital and lack of faith in civic institutions, the “new trust economy” is thriving in urban areas.
Cities and Ambition
Background reading list for government policy people interested in digital
The same cities that struggle to provide affordable housing today eliminated their critical-but-maligned flexible housing stock after World War II.
Places like St. Louis and New York City were once similarly prosperous. Then, 30 years ago, the United States turned its back on the policies that had been encouraging parity.
Some places are already taking action, but New York City is lagging behind. Here’s a blueprint for keeping local retail healthy.
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A new analysis of government hiring found the "very people they need to make government more responsive to the public are the people driven away by the ...
“@devonzuegel Makes me realize how broadly interesting "city startup" genre is. E.g. https://t.co/su0Uf3o0m0, https://t.co/WnSgP4aocu, both great.”
Everyone I’ve ever talked to who has been poor and is not anymore has the same story of the moment they realized they weren’t poor anymore: grocery shopping.
A jobs guarantee is a messy, awkward, good idea.
The new law protecting low-income tenants is the first in the nation.
NUS Business School's stories.
In a popular video, Carla Badami, a Manhattan resident, described how she got $6,000 back from her landlord and her rent reduced by about $400. Then state officials got swamped with inquiries.
Hell may not be other people, but worry sure is.
D.C.’s new innovation lab wanted to redesign red tape, and the city’s wonks were eager to help.
A blog probably about FOIA and civic hacking.
