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Post columnist Colbert King says the DC Council needs to do more oversight

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The article mentions Councilmember Robert White question Brenda Donald, director of the DC Housing Authority, asking about her $40,000+ bonus for the year, after the agency was ripped to shreds by a HUD inspection report (" D.C. Housing Authority’s leadership is failing, HUD report says ").

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Wizards and Capitals teams staying in DC after all and the failure of the mansion tax referendum in Chicago have one thing in common: failure to take the time to build consensus

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When Republican George Allen wanted to impose new education standards in the 1990s and had a Democratic legislature, he said, the governor appointed prominent Virginia educators to key administration roles and mounted a campaign around the state to build support from lawmakers and local officials — all before any votes were taken.

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National Volunteer Week: April 16th-22nd

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Filling sandbags at Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City. Ward Halls/Democracy House. Ward Democracy Houses should also include at least one annual "community organization fair" which could also serve as a volunteer recruitment event. This week: How about volunteering in something? Funds for small projects.

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Times Square Alliance Streetwatch program for reporting problems in the public space

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A recent upload in my photo feed was from last fall, and showed a public art campaign posted on a trash can in Times Square, where the public spaces are managed by the Times Square Alliance business improvement district. More about this later.) Like most places, New York City has city-provided reporting mechanisms, 911 and 311.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Eight | Civic Engagement and Positive Promotion of Democracy

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In 2018, the City of Somerville renovated the park, turning it from baseball fields into a lively space with a skate park, parkour area, basketball court, multiple playgrounds, hammock poles, a community garden, and much more. In any case, people like to volunteer, hold classes, do demonstrations, etc.,

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Using Data to Prevent the Loss of Home Equity in New York City

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

This report—produced by the NYU Furman Center and the Urban Institute’s Housing Justice team—uses a mix of public and proprietary data to better understand where those vulnerabilities might lie in New York City. 6 At the same time, the City’s Zoning Resolution (ZR) continues to evolve in response to housing needs.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

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The third is preserving housing. But the district is well organized, and successfully campaigned for a more directly accessible transit station as part of a new line being developed to serve their area. Elizabeths campus ," 2018 -- " Part three: the potential for donations around an expanded program ," 2018 Freeway capping.