Center for Community Progress

MARCH 28, 2024

More than just eyesores, they threaten public health and safety, drain tax dollars, bring down property values, and make neighbors feel like nobody cares about the neighborhood. Laws in the United States are designed to protect an individual’s private property. This process takes years.

Housing 52

Housing Local Government Elected Officials Laws 52

zencity

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we kick off 2022, we’re planning to attend dozens more city , county , and law enforcement conferences mapped out over 25 US states and three countries including the UK and Spain. Zencity may work primarily with cities, counties, and law enforcement, but we also work with state agencies and for us, this is not a conference to be missed.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government City Manager Engagement 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Of course, the bigger cities, with homelessness, a propensity for vandalism, higher usage, low investment in facilities, and lack of attendants, have a problem in maintaining quality public facilities (" The Disappearing Public Toilet ," Seton Hall Law Review , 2020). Fancy restroom" in Bryant Park, New York City.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Advocacy Housing Communications 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 18, 2024

In preparing for that interview, I looked at the websites for all of the city's Advisory Neighborhood Commssions (ANCs are block and neighborhood specific councils that weigh in on matters before DC government) and just a handful had transportation/public space committees. And public health.

Transportation 40

Transportation Campaign Public Health Laws 40