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

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The Tracker provides ARP budgeted data through last December (2022) for all local governments except Tier 5 (the smallest cities and counties). The data reflect adopted budgets only, not proposals or expenses. Nationally, only about 11% of adopted budget ARP dollars have gone to infrastructure projects. Public Space 12.5

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NYC Broadband Program Closes the Digital Divide

GovLoop

To help close the digital divide, the city created Big Apple Connect — a subsidy program that provides free broadband and basic cable access to people living in NYC public housing. So far, coverage is available in 220 public housing developments. This article appeared in our guide, “ State and Local: Making an Impact.”

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A debt limit breach and a government shutdown: Different crises but a terrible way to do business

Partnership for Public Service

Every year, Congress is required to approve appropriations that fully fund the federal government’s budget. Since implementation of the Congressional Budget Act in 1977, this has happened 20 times. When Congress does not pass full-year funding by the start of a new fiscal year on Oct.1— In turn, the U.S.

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The state of the residential real estate market

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Housing Market Needs 5.5 Most economists predict prices will fall some (" Moody's: Home prices to fall in these 210 housing markets—while these 204 markets will go higher ," Fortune ). Amenities as a factor in housing choice. But the froth is reduced, especially because of the rise in mortgage interest rates.

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What Tyler v. Hennepin County Means for the Future of Property Tax Foreclosure Systems Across the Country

Center for Community Progress

And property taxes fund basic community services like schools, roads, parks, sidewalks, and public safety—the things that enable families to live and build wealth in vibrant, secure neighborhoods. That consequence exists for a reason. Property has intrinsic and monetary value.

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2023 Year-End Boxscore Charts, Billboard Magazine

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Note that this was written before it was announced that the Washington Wizards and Capitals would be moving to Alexandria, Virginia.