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The unintended consequences of converting office buildings to housing: the need for public safety; schools; amenities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

To riff off this, there are five other elements at a minimum that matter a lot, that cities aren't budgeting or planning for, if their central business districts become meccas for housing: public safety. Or some housing on top of retail. Not mixed commercial use.

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2021 Spotlight: The U.S. Cities with the Most Satisfied Residents

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As 2021 comes to a close, we took a look at which cities have the most satisfied residents, and at what makes those cities so great. This Florida city of 36,000 residents is situated on the Gulf of Mexico and houses beaches that are ranked among the U.S.’s The post 2021 Spotlight: The U.S. Dunedin, FL. Schedule a demo today.

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What’s Going On with ARP Infrastructure Investment in North Carolina?

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

A significant benefit of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) for North Carolina CED professionals is the availability of funding for investment in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure though the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRS). Where and how is that local government money being invested?

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Where are the ARPA Funds Going in Large American Cities and Counties?

Barrett & Greene

According to Joshua Pine, City Innovation and Data Program manager for the National League of Cities, “The current data on our Tracker is for plans submitted August 31st, 2021. The data we are currently cleaning and hope to have running early next week is for plans submitted December 31st 2021.” Housing – 12.5%.

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

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

STAND WITH US poster by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on trash receptacle along Broadway between West 45th and West 46th Street in New York City, NY on Tuesday night, 24 August 2021 by Elvert Barnes Photography I happened to notice a sticker on the can, promoting contacting the TSA when people see problems. So here goes.

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Defining deviance down: Disorder and cities in 2022

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Of that 2021 total, none took place in the District. They are crimes and they have tremendous negative effective on quality of life and public safety. This "Small Business Public Safety Resources" guide was produced by two New York City Councilmembers with the aim of getting businesses to call for responses other than police.

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Transit safety and security: Broken Windows theory and reality | and the state of transit safety today

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune published a series on how to improve public safety on the light rail network in Greater Minneapolis: -- " Systemic insecurity: Saving Twin Cities light rail " -- " The safety-first effort in St. The system, he said, is one in which "the public has invested millions.