Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Unlike DC's "constituency service" programs by Councilmembers and the Mayor's Office, these initiatives are designed to support DIY self-help efforts driven independently of elected officials. DC recently passed legislation to allow non-citizens to participate in local elections, including running for office. I think that's reasonable.

Engagement 52

Engagement Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Transportation 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But as concerns about gentrification and displacement in urban areas have become more widespread, supply skepticism has expanded from the traditional anti-development constituencies to renters and social advocates fighting for equitable neighborhood planning. “You have to have clear targets and you have to have a strategy.”

Housing 115

Housing Legislation Development Community Development 115

Poverty & Policy

MAY 26, 2017

The Coalition on Human Needs chose 185 such programs and tracked their funding from 2010, the year before Congress passed the Budget Control Act, through the budget the federal government’s operating under now. Meanwhile, we do have ways we can support the defensive campaigns that will give Congressional Republican pause.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Housing Social Media Education 40