Beyond Neoliberalism: A Policy Agenda for a Progressive City
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2021
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Housing
Progressive cities should embrace redistributive policies and community organizing to increase equality in employment, affordable housing, and public transportation, and mitigate adverse environmental impacts. This report examines systemic inequities and provides progressive solutions including building public housing, implementing rent control, developing land trusts, supporting universal basic incomes, improving transit connectivity and affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also spotlights cities pursuing alternative urban policies to address inequities and promote community engagement.