Ken Paxton’s push for consolidation of state authority in Texas raises important questions. GOP lawmakers are advancing a "Death Star" law that limits local governments from enacting progressive policies, affecting diverse areas from urban planning to poverty alleviation programs. Critics like Steven Pedigo warn it undermines local governance and effective solutions to urban issues. Explore the impact of these legislative shifts in detail. https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/05/texas-legislature-republicans-progressive-policies-cities/ #TexasLegislation #LocalGovernance #ProgressivePolicies #KenPaxton #GOP #UrbanPolicy #PublicPolicy #BikeLanes #GuaranteedIncome #LegislativeOverreach
#urbanpolicy
Africa: Researcher Urges Policy Action As Climate Threatens Water Access in Africa's Megacities: [Vanguard] A Nigerian environmental scientist, Dr Oluwole Akiyode, has spearheaded efforts to tackle environmental challenges in Africa, saying there is a need to modify urban policy in Africa. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKVw1P #ClimateAction #WaterAccess #UrbanPolicy #Africa #EnvironmentalScience
Researchers make stunning discovery about how #UrbanDesign can improve #PublicHealth: 'More proof for policymakers'
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/walkability-neighborhoods-effect-health-study/
Ministry of Land and local governments to discuss plans for vacant house maintenance and utilization, aiming to address urban living environment issues and enhance regional potential through systematic approaches and incentives.
#YonhapInfomax #VacantHouseMaintenance #UrbanPolicy #LocalGovernments #DemolitionIncentives #RegionalDevelopment #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57879
These Ugly Big Box Stores are Literally Bankrupting Cities
#NotJustBikes #Culture #Politics #Economics #Taxes #PropertyTaxes #UrbanPolicy #Neoliberal #Capitalism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7-e_yhEzIw
From our readers: NYC’s congestion pricing program is gaining traction! Reports show increasing public support, improved cyclist streets, and decreased honking complaints.
It aligns with trends we've seen in other cities.
What are your thoughts? #UrbanPolicy #SmartCities
Researchers found NO evidence that a mayor’s political party (D or R) affects crime rates, police funding, or arrests in US 🇺🇸 cities.
👉 https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adq8052
Turns out, crime isn’t about red or blue - it’s way more complicated. Politicians talk big 🎙️💬, but #data speaks louder!
#FactCheck #UrbanPolicy #USPolitics #DataAnalysis #ElectionPromises
🚦 NYC’s Congestion Pricing is coming in 2025. Will it finally fix Manhattan’s traffic chaos? #NYC #CongestionPricing #UrbanPolicy https://www.ryanjhite.com/2024/12/17/manhattans-congestion-crisis-why-congestion-pricing-is-new-york-citys-best-solution/
Berkeley Wants to Create a Cultural District Where Artists Can Afford to Live
#SFBA #EastBay #Berkeley #Arts #Sciences #UrbanPolicy #Housing #CapacityBuilding
https://www.kqed.org/news/12016292/berkeley-wants-to-create-cultural-district-where-artists-afford-to-live
phillycaller.com/index.php/po... Philadelphia: A Sanctuary City - Understanding its Complexities and Implications
#SanctuaryCity #Philadelphia #Immigration #ICE #PublicSafety #UndocumentedImmigrants #Policy #Debate #LawEnforcement #Community #ConstitutionalRights #HumanRights #UrbanPolicy
Philadelphia: A Sanctuary City...
"The House of Green" by Carlo Ratti showcases projects around the globe that offer a way forward for building with nature – from an "office farm" in Vietnam to rammed-earth villas in the Costa Rican jungle.
Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240420-12-stunning-buildings-that-bring-nature-inside
#Sustainability #UrbanPolicy @UrbanEconFin
The Tesla founder has broken ground on a plot in Texas, while Google and Meta are building workers’ homes in California. Should we be celebrating or worrying?
Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/18/is-elon-musk-creating-a-utopian-city-the-hellish-heavenly-history-of-company-towns
#UrbanPolicy #UrbanEconomics #Cities #Economics #RealEstate #Property @UrbanEconFin
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My partners at Smart Growth America are looking for someone to help grow the National Complete Streets Coalition. Don't miss out on the chance to join the team. https://smartgrowthamerica.org/now-hiring-complete-streets-policy-manager/
Moving Portland: A Historical Perspective on Public Transportation Development
https://medium.com/@19Woodstock/moving-portland-a-historical-perspective-on-public-transportation-development-9aaad9f21ddc
#pdx #oregon #transportation #publictransport #publictransit #urbanpolicy #trimet #portland
Re Synergies of #GreenDeal initiatives | @schieder
“We want to boost cooperation w. @EU_CoR on transport & mobility, investing in infrastructure, and #RenewableEnergy.
Let's not forget the social dimension: climate change cannot be borne by citizens only. #UrbanPolicy needs funding” https://t.co/i6CcE0LsFH
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/PES_CoR/status/1676910693285609473
New research suggests cities are moving away from residential parking policies that privilege local residents at the expense of outsiders, toward one that promotes "better urban functioning." Vancouver is one example. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2023.05.002
@serpicojam @gamblingblues The valuations are whack.
Or they’re reflecting an inflated market when interest rates were low.
I’m on the Wrong Side of a golf course, 700 feet away, and their dirt is valued at about one tenth of my dirt.
Anyway, this is going to take Strongly Worded Emails, in-person meetings, policy changes, and public shaming, in my opinion.
#Charlotte #PropertyTax #revaluation #GolfCourses #fairness #gentrification #UrbanPolicy #UrbanPlanning
American cities are committing suicide by cop.
Thrilled to announce that "Co-Cities" has been selected for a 2023 PROSE Award by the Association of American Publishers (AAP)!! Truly honored. #cities #justcities #urbanpolicy #urbancommoms
In other words, people are biased about #driving and it's risks!!
Also don't be a male, helmet wearing #cyclist 😜
#DitchTheCar #UrbanPolicy #Cycling #Risk #Bias #CutTheCarJourney
‘Motonormativity’: Britons more accepting of driving-related risk
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/17/motonormativity-britons-more-accepting-driving-related-risk?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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