Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Housing prices have increased far faster than incomes (Miller 2015), making affordable homeownership inaccessible for many aspiring homeowners (Hackett et al. CLT homeownership helps to protect property values from economic shocks—both the property owned by the trust and other properties nearby (Decker 2018, Nelson 2020).

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 26, 2023

One of the comments on the article made a point about a local "Government Accountability Office" function. And in " Outline for a proposed Ward-focused (DC) Councilmember campaign platform and agenda " (2015), I suggest more tools for ward-specific oversight. More of that, please."

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 11, 2022

In terms of overall waste reduction planning, it's essential to include all properties in a jurisdiction within planning (" More on zero waste practice (and DC) ," 2015). Sometimes a local government may make grants to organizations in this space that are nonprofits, but the groups are generally a mix of for profits and nonprofits.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Operations Transportation Sanitation 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 19, 2023

And that's where the local government planning functions have opportunities. Some schools have invested in nearby commercial districts, like Catholic University mentioned above. That's why I have to laugh at the article in today's Post about USC, " D.C. officials hope new USC campus can aid in downtown’s comeback."

Economic Development 52

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Also see for discussion of robust trail planning: -- " Comments on the Central Avenue Connector Trail concept (Prince George's County, Maryland ," 2015 And a framework for sustainable mobility planning: -- " Further updates to the Sustainable Mobility Platform Framework ," 2018.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 11, 2024

According to Twitter and other news sources (" WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative ," DC News Now) WMATA the operator of regional subway and bus services, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, are going to start working together. It's about speed versus access.

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