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How Our Obsession With Parking Fuels The Climate Crisis
(Photo by Rachel McDermott / Unsplash) This article originally appeared in Nexus Media News. What could a city like New York achieve if it repurposed some of its 3 million curbside parking spots? It...
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Can Redevelopment Save Richmond’s Dilapidated Public Housing?
The now-empty Fay Towers building was once 200 affordable apartments for seniors in Richmond. (Wyatt Gordon / The Virginia Mercury) This story originally appeared in The Virginia Mercury. Pipes that...
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The Weekly Wrap: Climate Disasters Could Worsen The Debt Crisis
An artist's rendition of a tornado destroying a structure. (Photo by NOAA / Unsplash) Welcome to The Weekly Wrap, our round up of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and...
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What Homeowners Say About CLTs’ Benefits – And Pain Points
(Photo courtesy Florida Keys Community Land Trust) Nearly 50 years after their arrival in the United States in 1969, we know community land trusts offer a sustainable path to affordable homeownership....
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The Movement To Stop Dollar Stores From Suffocating Black Communities
(Photo by Paul Sableman / CC BY 2.0) This story was originally published by Capital B. To follow more stories like this, please sign up for Capital B’s newsletter, which comes out each week. For...
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A Lawsuit That’s Forcing L.A. To Enforce Its Housing Voucher Discrimination Ban
Robert Gardner has used a federal Section 8 housing voucher since 2010. In 2021, when someone broke into his apartment, the now-32-year-old reached out to a Section 8 counselor and secured a new...
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Low-Cost, High-Quality Public Transportation Will Serve The Public Better...
(Photo by bradlee9119 / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) This story was originally published by The Conversation. Public transit systems face daunting challenges across the U.S., from pandemic ridership losses to...
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The Weekly Wrap: New York City’s Right To Shelter
(Photo by MTA / CC BY 2.0) Welcome to The Weekly Wrap, our round up of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions bringing us closer to economic,...
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This Coffee Shop Aids In Re-Entry, But Struggles To Find Its Own Stability
An employee makes an espresso beverage in The Fringe's kitchen. (Photo by Emma Wilcox) A fresh wooden walkway led up to the front door of The Fringe, a cozy coffee shop tucked off High Street in...
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Nonprofit Takes a Big-Picture Approach to Solving Playspace Inequity
Volunteers build the Franklin Square Elementary School playground, marking the first installation for KABOOM!'s new 25 in 5 Initiative in Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of KABOOM!) Sponsored content from...
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Housing Restrictions Are Leaving Sex Offenders Homeless
Mike Cross, director, pastor, and housing coordinator for Free on the Outside, in one of the common kitchen areas available for use for residents at The Carriage House in Oregon City, Oregon. (Photo...
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New Nonprofit Teaches Philly Students CTE Skills — And Pays Them For Their Work
(Photo by Ben Iwara / Unsplash) This story was produced by The 74, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on education in America. Jamar Kellam’s dream was to become a video game...
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The Weekly Wrap: Minnesota Legalizes Marijuana
(Photo by CRYSTALWEED cannabis / Unsplash) Welcome to The Weekly Wrap, our round up of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions bringing us closer to...
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How 10 Next City Alumni Are Building Better Cities
Next City 2021 Vanguards in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Betsy Blake Photography) Since its inception, Next City’s annual Vanguard conference has brought together a diverse group of young...
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Richmond Scraps Parking Space Rules In An Effort To Curb Transportation...
(Photo by Adam Acosta / Unsplash) This story was originally published by Energy News Network. No, City Councilor Andreas Addison was never trying to ban cars in Richmond. All along, his gambit to...
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Women-Led Community Policing Forums Are Reviving Hope In South African Cities
Members of Community Policing Forums around South Africa. (Photos by Colleta Dewa) Days have turned into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years, but the events of June 5, 2019 remain fresh in...
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L.A’s Green New Deal Paves The Way For Inclusive Community Engagement And A...
Sponsored content from FUSE. Sponsored content policy In 2019, the City of Los Angeles unveiled its Green New Deal, a comprehensive plan that outlined commitments to reduce emissions, improve access...
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Will Giving Low-Income Tenants Free Counsel Protect Jersey City’s Renters...
A view of Jersey City. (Photo by Jonathan Roger / Unsplash) Jersey City is on the verge of passing a Right to Counsel bill which could be among the strongest in the nation. The bill, which would...
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Why Blue Lights Are Appearing At Some NYC Subway Stations
The MTA installed blue lights in three subway stations because they have been shown to deter people from attempting suicide. (Photo by Jose Martinez / THE CITY) This article was originally published...
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The Weekly Wrap: New York State May Study Reparations
Smoke from wildfires in Quebec, Canada shrouds New York City (Metropolitan Transportation Authority / CC BY 2.0) Before we get this week’s newsletter, we wanted to share that we’ve extended our...
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