ProGov21 Policy Library

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, National

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance

This report examines the metaverse, and its transformative potential in urban experiences through technologies like blockchain, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). It highlights how these tools can enhance government operations, urban planning, tourism, and public services,...

On-Street Parking Spaces for Shared Cars

Type Article

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) California, District of Columbia, Oregon, Virginia, Washington

Source ACCESS Magazine

Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

Excess demand for single occupancy vehicle transit causes traffic congestion, air pollution, energy consumption, and reduced mobility for non-car owners. This article outlines how cities can support carsharing by offering free or discounted on-street parking spaces to carsharing organizations,...

Breaking the Cycle: Reevaluating Bike Laws that Prevent Safe & Inclusive Biking

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National Association of City Transportation Officials

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Transportation & Mobility

Cities that have been systematically disenfranchised lack protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe crossing points. This report identifies the biased enforcement of bicycling laws and provides guidance on decriminalizing biking in cities. Best practices include working with local...

The Road Less Traveled

Type Article

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source ACCESS

Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility

The lack of safe biking infrastructure in Los Angeles deters people from commuting by bicycle due to safety concerns. This article outlines best practices for developing a network of bike lanes separated from traffic to encourage more people to incentivize biking and better manage...

Funding Sources for Public Art

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2016

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Project for Public Spaces

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources

Securing adequate funding is the cornerstone of any public art program. Aside from donations from private individuals and corporations, there are a number of approaches through which to garner financial support for art. These ways can be broken into four broad tracts: public/private...

The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Approach

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Environmental Protection Agency

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces

The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Initiative provides support to communities in urbanized watersheds looking to reduce stormwater runoff using green infrastructure. This brief outlines how communities can incorporate green technology into roadway and utility upgrades....

2020 Baltimore Resolution 20-27 Prohibiting the Privatization of Baltimore's Underground Conduit System

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) Maryland

Source Baltimore City Council

Policy Areas Public Safety

This resolution prohibits the City from selling, transferring, or franchising access to the City's water supply system, sewer system, and underground conduit system for cables wires and other facilities. Under this resolution, the city retains its authority to grant franchises or...

2013 Philadelphia Bill 130156-A Authorizing the Creation of a Land Bank

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2013

Level City or Town

State(s) Pennsylvania

Source Philadelphia City Council

Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Public Spaces

This bill authorizes the creation of a land bank, tasked with accumulating underutilized or vacant property around the city, and restoring it so that it can be used productively. Under this bill, the land bank is authorized to acquire property through donation, gift, purchase or any...

How the Arts and Culture Sector Catalyzes Economic Vitality

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level County

State(s) All States

Source American Planning Association

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Finance & Procurement, Economic Justice

This report finds that incorporating arts and culture into economic development improves outcomes by concentrating the physical density of creative human capital, promoting artistic communities to attract visitors and further investment, and connecting the arts with other sectors...

Using the Hidden Assets of America's Communities and Regions to Ensure Sustainable Communities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 1997

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

This report examines "hidden assets" within communities, underutilized resources that can be leveraged to promote sustainable development and capture lost value. These assets include natural resources, historic buildings, cultural diversity, and local businesses. By identifying and...

On-Street Parking Management vs. Off-Street Parking Requirements

Type Article

Year 2013

Level City or Town

State(s) California, Colorado, Oregon

Source ACCESS

Policy Areas Housing, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

New developments that do not include off-street parking creates demand for spillover parking, which increases housing costs and creates various nuisances for the surrounding community. Cities should implement Overnight Parking Permit Districts, which would restrict overnight parking...

Pedestrian Mobility

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Sustainable Development Code

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Housing, Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Mixed-use zoning promotes high-density development and enables residential, commercial, and industrial uses in a single district. This memo outlines different types of mixed-use zoning and highlights initiatives that have reduced housing and transportation costs, increased biking...

Mutal Aid and Mutual Aid Agreements

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Wisconsin

Source League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Finance & Procurement, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility

Municipal cooperation is an important mechanism for providing consistent access to public services, especially in times of crisis or emergency. This brief outlines how shared service or mutual aid agreements facilitate the sharing of resources or services like fire and EMS, law enforcement,...

Game-Changing Potential: Urban Wealth Funds and the City of Atlanta

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town

State(s) All States, Georgia

Source Government Finance Officers Association

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Housing

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...

Highlights of Adopted Amendments to Expand Housing Options

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) Virginia

Source Arlington County

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Housing

This guide outlines important considerations for zoning and land use policies that expand housing options and improve affordability. It finds these policies allow for multiplex development in previously single-use restricted zones, preserve maximum lot coverage and set back standards...

Modernizing Mitigation: A Demand-Centered Approach to Reducing Car Travel

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town, State

State(s) All States, California, Massachusetts, Virginia

Source TransitCenter, State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI), Mayors Innovation Project (MIP), University of Wisconsin-Madison

Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

Many communities are struggling to reduce traffic congestion and increase transportation accessibility. This modern transportation mitigation guide provides policy makers with urban planning and land use strategies to lower emissions, improve public health, and increase access to...

The Future of Cities: Reenvisioning Retail

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Public Spaces

This report highlighs the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically for local businesses. Local governments can help by creating people-centered places through flexible land use codes, blended brick-and-mortar and online retail, community hubs, and workforce development...

Reimagining Parking: An Action Guide on Adaptions, Flexible Uses and Resilient Development

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level National

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Parking must be reimagined as concerns grow about its economic, environmental, social and health costs. This guide highlights the importance of adapting parking through existing spaces, green infrastructure, and multimodal strategies. It recommends adopting parking maximums, installing...

Green Roofing

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Sustainable Development Code

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces

Cities can use their zoning codes to mandate sustainable development practices like green roofing, which promotes heat absorption, increases stormwater filtration, and provides recreational opportunities. This policy brief outlines how municipalities have leveraged incentives like...

New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) Louisiana

Source City of New Orleans

Policy Areas Community Development, Housing, Public Safety

This ordinance outlines use and design standards for both rental and owner-occupied affordable housing. It requires that at least 10% of units in new developments within eligible zones are made affordable and ensures that these units will incorporate the same design features and have...

Complete Parks Playbook

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Pennsylvania, Texas

Source ChangeLab Solutions

Policy Areas Education, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Public Spaces

Parks enhance communities by promoting physical, mental, and social health. This guide outlines the 'complete parks approach', which helps local governments promote parks improvements by engaging communities who have historically been overlooked during parks planning discussions,...

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...

The Chicago Cycling Strategy

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Chicago Department of Transportation

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility

Expanding equitable transportation through cycling is essential as the transportation landscape evolves. This report advocates for a dynamic and flexible Chicago Cycling Strategy, structured around strategic pillars and foundational building blocks to guide bike network development....

Charlotte Building a Network of Complete Streets

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) North Carolina

Source City of Charlotte

Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

To ensure safe and equitable mobility, Charlotte requires reconfiguring streets to better accommodate all users. This report outlines plans to incorporate cycle-tracks, buffered bike lanes, roundabouts, and wider sidewalks, enhancing connectivity and safety. These improvements align...

Retrofitting the Suburbs to Increase Walking

Type Article

Year 2011

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) California

Source Access Magazine

Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

Suburban neighborhoods often develop without intentional land use policies or transportation infrastructure, and as they grow community members struggle with increased traffic congestion and limited mobility options. This policy brief recommends communities retrofit high-frequency...

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