The president’s campaign pledge to pay attention to cities got some tough early reviews. But now communities around the country are getting federal help to plan for the future.
New York City is supposed to grow by more than 600,000 people between now and 2030, and it could grow more after that. Is there a point when the Big Apple will be too big?
A history of the philosophical battle between Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs, told by an author who, wisely, took it personally.
“A lot of small businesses aren’t getting the assistance they need to become more competitive.”
“If you’re the manager of a chain, a clean sidewalk doesn’t change the numbers on the register.”
The push for neighborhoods to have more than a voice.
Is the city’s failure to plan a plan for failure?
The city’s transit system is better than you think. It’s also under more strain than politicians admit.
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