Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 18, 2024

Some cities like Boston , Denver and Seattle have active pro-walking groups which are a model for improving places, technical assistance, and advocacy. -- In Arlington County, WalkArlington does community walks. Planning and advocacy. Sometimes they're led by the elected official for that district. Car sharing. Goes without saying.

Transportation 96

Transportation Management Parks And Recreation Housing 96

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 15, 2024

Needless to say, the local business advocacy group didn't agree. 2013) it was during the time of the Fenty Administration and they had zero interest in or knowledge of place values in communities. That's pretty close to us, and Sugar House is where Sugar House Park is, where I'm on the board.

Housing 52

Housing Advocacy Development Community Development 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 10, 2023

Through 2013, the fee moved up strongly as part of the FHFA’s push to raise the cost of GSE mortgages in an attempt to “crowd in” more private market capital into mortgage lending. Or is it just a case, in a highly politicized industry, of a politically convenient advocacy rationale to justify not increasing G-fees?

Press Release 52

Press Release Housing Regulations Implementation 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JANUARY 7, 2025

The current media focus on conservatorship exit, therefore, seems to be driven more by advocacy than by coldly-calculated prediction of what Trump II’s policy priorities will be in 2025. Additionally, the issue is highly technical and largely invisible to the public, meaning it does not directly resonate with voters or homeowners.

Legislation 69

Legislation Housing Campaign Voting 69