Infographic: The ‘fuzz’iness between police-public relations and perceptions
This infographic shows how police view the public and what the public thinks about local law enforcement.
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Survey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by cities
Exacerbated by the pandemic, mental health has become a key mayoral issue over the last several years. A new survey published recently by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USMC) describes these challenges in detail. “Mayors are sounding the alarm on the mental health crisis in the U.S.,” said Hillary Schieve, mayor of Reno, Nev., incoming […]
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USDA announces $11B in green energy grants for rural utilities
The ongoing shift to green energy doesn’t just reduce pollution and cost, it also provides job opportunities—an especially welcome boon for rural and post-industrial communities that have been left behind by digitization. But the upfront cost of installing solar arrays and wind turbines is prohibitive for cities and counties that don’t have a large taxbase. […]
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Boston's commuter rail system is outdated and needs an overhaul, according to advocacy report
Boston, Mass. has the second-worst commuter traffic congestion in the nation, according to the analytics firm Inrix. It’s only getting worse, given the region’s outdated and failing commuter rail system, locally known as the T. And while addressing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s failing transit system is an immediate crisis, it’s also an opportunity to […]
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San Antonio-based study highlights effectiveness of urban farms
In recent years, there’s been increased investment by American metro centers in natural floodwater management solutions like rain gardens and green spaces. Not only do trees absorb access runoff, they also provide shade—combatting the urban heat island effect—and provide recreational spaces for residents to enjoy. They’re also far less expensive than other water management solutions. […]
