ProGov21 Policy Library

City leaders are navigating challenges in leveraging federal investments to drive infrastructure and redevelopment while promoting equity, sustainability, and economic growth. To maximize impact, cities should use innovative local financing tools to align funding streams with long-term...

Urban wealth funds allow local governments to generate revenue by taking stock of publicly owned assets and engaging in new forms of planning and development to generate long term financial returns. This report examines how Atlanta's use of an UWF to finance affordable housing expansion...

This guide examines economic impact studies of public parks, and finds parks provide many economic benefits to their surrounding communities, including increased property values, increased tax revenues, decreased medical costs due to recreational opportunities, and decreased stormwater...

The financial health of municipalities post-COVID has improved, but cities must plan for long-term fiscal sustainability as federal aid, like ARPA, sunsets. Cities have used this funding to expand general fund programs and address pandemic-related revenue losses. While property tax...

Localities can expand housing options for low-income residents while improving access to parks and green spaces in historically underserved areas by including parks in new affordable housing developments. This article highlights the Slauson & Wall Village project in South L.A. which...

Minneapolis' 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan provides funding for the restoration, repair, and replacement of deteriorating park assets, and directs capital investments toward historically underserved communities. This report provides an overview of rehabilitation projects and outlines...

The problem of regressive road pricing and its impact on low-income drivers is being addressed. The country should consider road pricing as a more transparent and efficient way to finance transportation infrastructure, while providing targeted assistance to low-income drivers. This...

Fluctuating municipal revenues and expenditures create budget instability, affecting social services and infrastructure development. This report outlines how cities can address this issue by diversifying their tax bases, accessing intergovernmental transfers, and generating fees or...

The allocation of resources to public infrastructure reflects inequities in many communities. This report provides recommendations for how racial equity and social values can be centered in the investment process. Best practices include enabling residents to submit applications for...