As some cities continue to address the problem with punitive methods, other cities are taking a more collaborative approach.
Housing and Transportation
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Can the Feds Get Washington’s Metro Right?
The D.C. Metro system is in crisis, and a power struggle between federal agencies fighting for the right to oversee safety isn’t helping.
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Can Cities and States “Clawback” Their Economic Development Advantages?
Boston and Massachusetts have persuaded General Electric to move by pledging multimillion-dollar subsidies. But ensuring a return on the investment will be the hard part.
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A Tale of Two Subway Systems
Washington Metro riders might complain about their subway system, but it could be worse—just look at Boston.
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Cities Still in Search of Solutions
We need to reignite the debate over the future of urban America.
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Michigan Energy Policy Overhaul Pits Power Companies Against Solar Advocates
A proposal, pushed by the state’s utility companies, to reduce payments to solar consumers could scare off people who are considering investing in solar energy.
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Cities Still In Search of Solutions
We need to reignite the debate over the future of urban America.
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Transit Safety Shuffle in the Nation’s Capital
Unless the federal government can exercise proper authority over D.C.’s ailing transit system, dangerous accidents may continue to occur.
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Atlanta Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Tackling City Water Woes
Atlanta is one of the cities most at risk of water disruption, and the Flint crisis loomed large for voters on Super Tuesday.
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D.C., Northern Virginia Go For Gondolas: The Answer to Urban Congestion?
Washington’s new transit proposal may seem fantastical, but gondolas have been rapidly growing in urban areas around the world.