Economy

Highlights

Energy department announces $31M for local, state energy efficiency and conservation efforts

In support of the nation’s push toward clean energy, the U.S. Department of Energy announced...

Fifth National Climate Assessment warns of extreme weather risk, far-reaching impact of a warming climate

Exacerbated by climate change, the effects of extreme weather are being felt in every corner of...

Report: Employers intend to downsize further as questions about office space utilization linger

Coming out of the pandemic, there’s more available office space than ever before. Through the...

News

Gallery: Rental prices are outpacing minimum wages, especially in these 10 metro areas

In communities across the United States, rental prices are outpacing wage increases. Between 2001 and 2021, median rents increased by nearly 18% while the household income only went up by about 3%. The pandemic accelerated the trend, pushing rent prices up another 25% between January 2021 and June 2022. The impact has been borne mostly […]

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10 American cities where inflation is still on the rise

Slowed by the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, the rise of inflation is softening after hitting a 40-year high last year. Even so, the year-over-year inflation rate was still at 4% in May, according to a recent ranking from WalletHub. And while Americans across the United States have borne the weight of inflation through rising costs […]

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10 best suburbs for city-like living

As more people are moving out to the suburbs, they still crave those city-living amenities like restaurants, shopping and engagement. So, suburban areas are adopting more urban aesthetics and principals, creating vibrant and connected communities. StorageCafe recently looked at the best U.S. suburbs with that urban flair, to see where people can find the right […]

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Gallery: Annual index ranks America’s top performing cities; most are in the West

Starting with the pandemic and the economic uncertainty that came along with it, it’s been a difficult few years for cities across the United States. As a testament to the resiliency and commitment of public administrators, American cities continue to thrive—with many of the fastest growing communities located in the West, according to the Milken […]

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Gallery: Top 10 American cities for seasonal and summer jobs

With Memorial Day weekend upcoming, Americans everywhere are gearing up for longer days, warmer nights and seasonal summer jobs to begin. A new ranking from WalletHub lists the top cities for summer work based on criteria like employment outlook, availability of summer jobs, median income for part-time workers, affordability, and downtown-friendlinesss. “For some people, especially […]

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With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill

As debate over the debt ceiling continues, cities and counties across the nation are facing an uncertain future as American Rescue Plan Act funding dries up. The federal government reached its spending cap of $31.4 trillion, previously set in 2021, in January. Since then, with lawmakers on Capitol Hill locked in impasse, the U.S. Department […]

Article

The future of parking in the 15-minute city

At first glance, the 15-minute city spells the end for the parking industry. Designed specifically to cut emissions from private car usage, the city planning model calls for decentralized neighborhoods where residents can live, learn, shop and work without needing to drive. The 15-minute city would enable people to get anywhere they need to go […]

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Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

Over the last few years, inflation has made American cities less affordable by driving up everything from groceries to rent and utilities. And while the cost of living has generally increased nationwide, some communities are more affordable to live in than others. A new analysis from GOBankingRates ranks 10 of the most affordable U.S. cities. […]

Commentary

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all generations live, work and thrive. And it’s a place where green, efficient buildings are integrated with nature and resilient infrastructure ties our healthy and productive places together into communities. However, in the face of climate change, that […]

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City and county officials can find sustainable solutions at their feet

Dave Darche, a flooring industry expert at Bona, says flooring as well as flooring maintenance can be big parts of city-county sustainability efforts. “Remember your agency building’s flooring when thinking sustainably. Municipal facilities require clean, durable and slip-resistant floor surfaces to accommodate the large numbers of employees, visitors and other dignitaries passing through on a […]

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Economy

Highlights

Energy department announces $31M for local, state energy efficiency and conservation efforts

Fifth National Climate Assessment warns of extreme weather risk, far-reaching impact of a warming climate

Report: Employers intend to downsize further as questions about office space utilization linger

News

Gallery: Rental prices are outpacing minimum wages, especially in these 10 metro areas

Gallery

10 American cities where inflation is still on the rise

Gallery

10 best suburbs for city-like living

News

Gallery: Annual index ranks America’s top performing cities; most are in the West

Gallery

Gallery: Top 10 American cities for seasonal and summer jobs

News

With many cities facing a fiscal cliff as ARPA funding ends, debt ceiling debate continues on Capitol Hill

Article

The future of parking in the 15-minute city

News

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

Commentary

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

Article

City and county officials can find sustainable solutions at their feet

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Gallery: 10 of the most affordable American cities for working adults

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