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Willing to Work and Ready to Learn: More Adult Education Would Strengthen Michigan's Economy

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level State

State(s) Michigan

Source Michigan League for Public Policy

Policy Areas Community Development, Education

State policymakers consistently neglect adequately funding adult education, making it less accessible for low-skilled workers who want to build their skills, become financially self-sufficient and contribute to Michigan’s economy. Adult education is the key to preparing these workers...

A Plan for the Next Economic Transformation

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level City or Town

State(s) Arizona

Source Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Business Planning Strategy Development Sessions

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

This report offers an overview of the city of Phoenix's asset map and economic development strategy. The Greater Phoenix market is experiencing rapid growth and has outpaced national and other top metropolitan areas in terms of GMP and job growth. However, the region's economic performance...

Homeward Bound: The Road to Affordable Housing

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town, National

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Housing

Across the United States, subsidized and affordably priced homes for rental and homeownership are disappearing. This report analyzes the factors that caused the nation's housing crisis, provides case studies of cities spearheading innovative housing policies, and outlines recommendations...

Hoboken Street Design Guide: Complete Streets Design and Implementation Plan

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) New Jersey

Source North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility

The City of Hoboken Street Design Guide is a leading example of Complete Streets design standards guidance for other government agencies, consultants, developers, and community groups. The guide outlines street typologies and offers specific recommendations for bicycle, pedestrian,...

Race for Results: Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All Children

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level National, State

State(s) All States

Source The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Policy Areas Children & Families, Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Education

Persistent racial and ethnic disparities in child well-being are evident nationwide. Local elected officials should implement targeted educational and economic policies to remove long-standing barriers and address the specific needs of children of color in their communities. Data...

More Jobs, Less Pollution: Growing the Recycling Economy in the U.S.

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Tellus Institute

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

This report evaluates the positive impacts of implementing a bold national recycling and composting strategy across federal, state, and local governments. Its recommendations of energy, resource, and waste management would allow for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,...

The New Math on School Finance: Adding Up the First-Ever Disclosure of Corporate Tax Abatements’ Cost to Public Education

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town, State, School District

State(s) All States

Source Good Jobs First

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Education

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 77 requires most state and local government bodies, including school districts, to annually disclose the costs of corporate tax abatements. As a result of the new rule, thousands of America’s public school districts are...

The Impact of Wages and Turnover on Security and Safety in Airports: A Review of the Literature

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source U.C. Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights

The San Francisco Airport Commission's Quality Standards Program mandates higher minimum compensation and training for workers. This review assess the impact of the program, and finds that higher wages reduced turnover which consequentially improved security at airports....

The Power and Limits of Shareholder Advocacy with Fossil Fuel Companies

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2013

Level County, City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Green Century Funds

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy, Finance & Procurement

A growing number of individuals and institutions have recognized the limits of shareholder advocacy to secure the policy changes needed and have divested from fossil fuel companies. Green Century believes that divesting from fossil fuel companies is the most effective way for investors...

Making Smart Decisions About Smart Cities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source American Civil Liberties Union of California

Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Data & Technology

“Smart city” products are often touted as cost-efficient solutions to providing government services and addressing societal challenges, but in reality these technologies are no more intelligent than the data and algorithms behind them. Like other tools, their effectiveness depends...

The Anchor Dashboard: Aligning Institutional Practice to Meet Low-Income Community Needs

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2013

Level County

State(s) All States

Source The Democracy Collaborative

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Education, Health, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Children & Families

Anchor institutions are place-based entities such as universities and hospitals that are tied to their surroundings by mission, invested capital, or relationships to customers, employees, and vendors. These local human and economic relationships link institution well-being to that...

Cities and the Metaverse

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,...

Safe Streets for Detroit

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) Michigan

Source City of Detroit

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Increasing fatal and serious injury crashes are becoming a growing concern in Detroit. To tackle this, the city leveraged a $24.8 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to improve safety along the High Injury Network. These streetscape improvements are also tied to the cities...

Electrify Everything! How City Government Can Lead the Way

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town

State(s) Vermont

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

Climate change and fossil fuel dependency leave communities vulnerable and compromise public health. Cities should prioritize infrastructure investments and incentivize energy efficiency to ensure long-term sustainability. This case study highlights how one community transitioned...

Career Pathways & Equity Policy Recommendations

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Welcoming America

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Education

This resource provides five policy recommendations to improve equitable access to career pathway programs. Recommendations are given at the local, state, and federal levels. They include, but are not limited to, the following: expanding eligibility requirements for career pathway...

Closing the LLC Loophole: House makes needed changes

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) Ohio

Source Policy Matters Ohio

Policy Areas -

LLC loophole is a reduced taxes on business income. It was designed as a tool to spur creation of new firms and create jobs but the emplyment and overall economy does not increase....

Urban Flooding in the Great Lakes States: A Municipality / Utility Survey Report

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development

This report highlights the prevalence and cost of flooding in the Great Lakes region and emphasizes the need for increased investment in green infrastructure and the adoption of flood mitigation strategies. The report also uses survey data to examine the impact of urban flooding and...

The U.S. Needs a Federal Wealth Tax

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights

A federal wealth tax on the richest 0.1 percent of Americans is a viable approach for Congress to raise revenue and address rising inequality. This report outlines reasons why the United States needs a federal wealth tax to achieve these goals, as opposed to federal tax policies that...

Child Support Unpacked: Examining the Factors Associated with Order Establishment and Compliance in the Texas Child Support System

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level State

State(s) Texas

Source Child & Family Research Partnership

Policy Areas Children & Families, Economic Justice

It is increasingly important to understand the characteristics of parents who enter the U.S. child support system, and the characteristics of those who comply with their orders. A deeper understanding of parents' characteristics and challenges helps to explain system entry and order...

Ensuring Health and Justice for Undocumented Boys and Men of Color

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level Other Boards and Agencies

State(s) California

Source The Greenlining Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Health

The health and well-being of undocumented boys and men of color are vital to the future of California. State and local lawmakers must make the lived experiences of undocumented boys and men of color a focal point of health care, immigration, criminal justice, and education policiy....

Renewing the New York Railroads: How Affordable, Frequent Metro-North and LIRR Service Can Grow Ridership and Expand Opportunity

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) New York

Source TransitCenter

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility

Public transportation provides affordable mobility to millions of New Yorkers but the benefits of transit accrue unequally on the basis of race and income. This report identifies disparities in the affordability and accessibility of New York transit and provides recommendations to...

Baltimore Vacant to Value Report

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) Maryland

Source Center for Community Progress

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Housing, Public Safety

The City of Baltimore commissioned the Center for Community Progress to evaluate the City's the Vacants to Value (V2V) program and make recommendations for future program directions. The V2V program is a multifaceted strategy to use code enforcement and related tools to reduce the...

RECONNECTING FORT WAYNE VISIONS OF SUSTAINABLE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2008

Level City or Town, County

State(s) Indiana

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development

This report discusses the challenges of managing water resources in Fort Wayne, focusing on combined sewers, pollution reduction, and wet basements. It recommends implementing rain gardens as a green infrastructure solution, inspired by successful initiatives in Rock Island, IL. Additionally,...

What are the best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ folks experiencing homelessness, particularly youth?

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Children & Families, Civil Rights, Housing

LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately affected by housing insecurity. This policy brief includes best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing insecurity such as providing housing and social services through mixed-use development centers, ensuring that shelters and...

Fiscal Challenges Facing Cities: Implications for Recovery

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2009

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

This report examines the fiscal crises facing many U.S. cities, and how city leaders approach economic recovery. It finds that while deteriorating financial conditions frequently lead to service cutbacks and layoffs, some city officials are pursuing fiscal stability by rebalancing...

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