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The Intersection of Trees and Safety
Type Article
Year 2007
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Elizabeth Macdonald, Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Local planners often restrict tree planting near intersections due to safety concerns, which may not be justified. This article recommends that cities should not restrict sidewalk street trees unless it can be shown unequivocally that they create unsafe environments. This issue relates...
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Creating an Affordable Housing Ecosystem
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) California, Vermont
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
Access to affordable housing in urban areas is limited, leading to economic disparities and concentrations of poverty. Communities can enhance economic development and sustainability by distributing affordable housing and job opportunities more equitably. This presentation by The...
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2004 Sacramento Ordinance 60 Establishing Affordable Housing Requirements
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2004
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Sacramento City Council
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Housing, Public Safety
This ordinance specifies that a portion of every new housing development project must include housing which is affordable for low income and very low income people. The percentage of the new development which much be affordable to these groups is subject to change conditional upon...
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Creating an Affordable Housing Ecosystem
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States, Tennessee
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
The housing burden, exacerbated by the expiration of pandemic-era relief measures and rising inflation, has made it difficult for local governments to keep people housed despite rapid new housing developments. Access to affordable housing in urban areas is limited, leading to economic...
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Five Key Takeaways on Innovative Procurement: Glasgow
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Meeting Of The Minds
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Community Development
Traditional procurement model often involves identifying the problem, outlining a solution, and seeking out relevant service providers. Innovative Procurement is more flexible than traditional procurement because it focuses on understanding each challenge, its context, and people’s...
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In Praise of Diversity
Type Article
Year 2023
Level City or Town, National
State(s) California, Louisiana
Source Paul Craig, professor emeritus of engineering at UC Davis and former chair of the Sierra Club’s National Committee on Energy and Global Warming
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
Heavy reliance on private vehicles has led to significant adverse effects, including dependence on imported oil, global warming, urban sprawl, and loss of community sense. Localities should develop innovative transportation systems that cater to diverse lifestyles and reduce reliance...
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American Cities 1920-2020: Population Shifts and Forms of Government
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance
American cities became increasingly urban and population density shifted west over the past century. Urban planning and infrastructure are adapting to accommodate the growing urban population, and forms of municipal government have shifted as well. Local elected officials should be...
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2010 Seattle Ordinance Number 123378 Urban Agriculture
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2010
Level City or Town
State(s) Washington
Source Seattle City Council
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Food
This ordinance updates the City's land use code governing urban agriculture uses, including: allowing urban farms and community gardens in all zones; allowing all residents to be able to sell food grown on their property; allowing farmers' markets in more areas; allowing dedicated...
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Program Summary - HEAP - Health Equity in All Policies
Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Illinois
Source Chicago Department of Public Health
Policy Areas Community Development, Health, Housing, Public Safety
Chicago's Health Equity in All Policies (HEiAP) initiative addresses systemic health disparities by embedding equity into decision-making across sectors. The program highlights successes such as equitable urban development, expanding food access, and improving care systems for unhoused...
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2010 Kansas City Ordinance 100299 Community Agriculture
Type Act or Session Law
Year 2010
Level City or Town
State(s) Missouri
Source Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Food
This ordinance defines and outlines regulations for home gardens, community gardens, and community supported agriculture....
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Moving Together: Collaborating with Communities for More Equitable Outcomes
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National Association of City Transportation Officials
Policy Areas Community Development, Transportation & Mobility
It is essential that city agencies and marginalized communities collaborate in developing and implementing transportation projects. This report provides a flexible framework for approaching community relationships and transportation infrastructure. It recommends compensating members...
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Municipal Finance and Infrastructure over the Last Century
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
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...
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Removing Parking Minimums: Making Way for Multimodal Mobility
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Virginia
Source City of Richmond, Virginia
Policy Areas Community Development, Transportation & Mobility
To address traffic congestion, the city of Richmond the city should expand the GRTC Pulse Bus Rapid Transit system, invest in public transit, and develop bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure to support multimodal transportation. The removal of parking minimums promotes alternative...
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