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Progressive Local Government
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TOD and Carsharing: A Natural Marriage
Type Article
Year 2009
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source ACCESS Magazine, University of California Transportation Center
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
The issue of increased traffic congestion in areas with Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) due to dense development and the need for parking despite higher transit use. The city should integrate carsharing options within TODs to reduce the necessity for personal vehicle ownership...
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Playbook for City Projects and Funding at the Intersection of Early Childhood & Environmental Impacts
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Health
Air pollution, unsafe food and soils, substandard housing, and harmful procurement practices significantly impact early childhood development. Local governments are more agile than state and federal governments, and can implement policies related to climate change mitigation, public...
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Wisconsin’s Public Employees: A Foundation for Quality of Life in the State
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2011
Level State
State(s) Wisconsin
Source Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS)
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Education, Public Safety
Wisconsin's budget deficit is not caused by public-sector workers' compensation but stems from a sharp decline in revenue due, driven by the housing bubble and Wall Street's financial crimes. Public employees, including teachers and essential workers, are under-compensated compared...
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Rethinking the Urban Freeway: Options for Rebuilding, Replacing, Altering or Otherwise Addressing Aging Freeways
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2013
Level City or Town, National, State
State(s) All States
Source State Smart Transportation Initiative and Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Urban freeways, initially built for economic development and urban renewal, disrupt city grids, sever local commerce, increase environmental degradation, and perpetuate social inequities. Elected officials should consider converting, removing, or repurposing urban freeways to mitigate...
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Cities Should Charge the Right Prices for Curb Parking
Type Article
Year 2011
Level City or Town
State(s) California, New York
Source ACCESS Magazine, Number 38, Spring 2011
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
Street parking is underpriced and overcrowded, leading to significant traffic congestion and negative environmental impacts from drivers cruising for parking spaces. Localities should implement performance pricing for curb parking, adjusting prices based on occupancy rates to ensure...
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2019 San Francisco Ordinance 180751 Regulating Use Of Single-Use Food Service Ware
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2019
Level City or Town, County
State(s) California
Source San Francisco County Board of Supervisors
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Food, Health, Public Safety, Public Spaces
The production and management of single-use food and beverage ware have significant environmental impacts, including but not limited to contamination; consumption of energy, water, and nonrenewable fossil fuels; and emissions of greenhouse gasses. In order to address this, this ordinance...
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Integrating Infrastructure Planning: The Role of Schools
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2008
Level City or Town, School District, State
State(s) All States, California
Source Access Magazine
Policy Areas Community Development, Education, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing, Transportation & Mobility
School infrastructure planning and municipal urban development are often planned for separately, resulting in duplicated investments and missed opportunities for collaboration. Local municipalities and school districts share the goal of improving educational outcomes, community development,...
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Considerations for City Leaders: Intersection of Early Childhood and Environmental Impacts
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town, National
State(s) Arizona, Idaho, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Environment & Natural Resources, Health
Climate change is exacerbating the impacts of pollutants, toxic exposure, overcrowding, housing, and neighborhood quality on child development and the quality of life for families. This report identifies that children are more vulnerable than adults to environmental hazards such as...
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