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Memphis City Leaders Hoped a $30M Federal Grant Would Transform This Neighborhood. Why Hasn’t It?

Next City

Most residents like what has replaced Memphis’ last public housing project, but developers are learning the limitations of urban revitalization efforts.

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African Cities Taking on Road Safety

The City Fix

While road safety is a critical issue across the globe as more cars hit the road and more people move to cities, African cities are disproportionately affected. Africa is the least motorized region globally, yet has the highest road traffic. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Bookish playlists: the soundtracks of your reading life

Princeton Public Library

In my younger days, there was a vibrant trend on YouTube for fans of TV series or films to create video compilations of their favorite clips, especially featuring either canonical or “shipped” couples, set to music that would capture the essence of those characters. It was all very dramatic, but the storytelling power of music […].

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How did Grants4Good get started?

Grants4Good

I’ve always enjoyed reading the Rochester Business Journal. Why? Because of all the inspiring stories about entrepreneurs, thriving companies, and helpful business tips. Who would have thought Grants4Good would be a featured article?! Here’s my story… how I started my own business and why. Full article here: Grants4Good makes money by finding money for others Great […].

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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The Legislative Process in Congress

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Monica Sanders is a Georgetown University professor. Previously, she was a Senior Committee Counsel for both the House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Homeland Security. In this podcast we do deep dive into the legislative process of the Congress of the United States. The role of committee chairpersons and their staff is explored, along with the way in which bills are introduced in Congress and move through the legislative process.

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Stormwater Management is an Equity Issue

Meeting of the Minds

As extreme weather conditions become the new normal—from floods in Baton Rouge and Venice to wildfires in California, we need to clean and save stormwater for future use while protecting communities from flooding and exposure to contaminated water. Changing how we manage stormwater has the potential to preserve access to water for future generations; prevent unnecessary illnesses, injuries, and damage to communities; and increase investments in green, climate-resilient infrastructure, with a foc

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On a Mission to End Playspace Inequity for Good — Episode 099

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

One of the core elements of parks and recreation is not something super profound or complicated, but it is absolutely essential. When we get down to it, parks and recreation is about play. Play is an essential component of learning, development, creativity, connection, health and well-being, and so much more – and especially for kids. But, the reality is that there is a long history of Black, Indigenous and people of color being systemically excluded from, or made to feel unwelcome, in spaces li

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Episode 173: FedHeads are back in the studio!

FedHeads

All eyes, including FedHeads on Congress as they try to tackle CR, emergency funding, debt limit, infrastructure, reconciliation, and defense authorization all at the same time! Oh, and Francis Rose has a new gig! All eyes, including FedHeads on Congress as they try to tackle CR, emergency funding, debt limit, infrastructure, reconciliation, and defense authorization all at the same time!

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Modern Zoning Is Incompatible With Modern Needs

The Market Urbanism Report

Use zoning in American cities has caused a mismatch between what consumers want, and what developers are allowed to build.