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Chickens in the City
Anthony Flint reports on an agrarian revolution in the city of Cleveland, where a coalition of planners, foundations and government is trying out new ordinances to promote urban agriculture that goes well beyond tomatoes and carrots. (keep reading…) -
If You’re Going to San Francisco, Be Sure to Never Sit on the Sidewalk
San Franciscan Willy Staley explains why Mayor Newsom’s controversial sit/lie laws might prove to be a second wave of Manhattanization for San Francisco. (keep reading…) -
How to Fix Local News
As the FCC considers changing the way it allocates broadcast spectrum, Lee Shaker argues that the money saved by such a move could be used to improve local news. (keep reading…) -
Now Available: Issue 26!
A look at NAC’s latest issue, now available, plus a collection of online excerpts. (keep reading…) -
Latinos to Boycott Census?
A report on the growing movements in some Latino communities to boycott the 2010 Census, and the possible consequences of both Latino participation and non-participation in the count. (keep reading…) -
Stay Grassy, San Diego
Willy Staley writes about a promising piece of legislation in Sacramento that will help San Diego cut back on water consumption. (keep reading…) -
The Tent City and the Olympic Village
A group of activists in Vancouver try to draw attention to British Columbia’s growing homelessness problem by providing them with very visible accommodations during the Olympic Games. (keep reading…) -
An App A Day
New York City announces the winners of a competition to use city data to create apps. Some call it a positive step toward transparency, but others think the data is not nearly open enough. (keep reading…) -
How America Can Own Its Transit Networks Again
Rachel Somerstein praises a plan to increase investment in high-speed rail—and tells a cautionary tale of what happens when America doesn’t properly maintain its infrastructure. (keep reading…) -
Who Will Lead New Orleans?
A NOLA local and former political consultant provides some historical context for New Orleans’ ongoing mayoral primary, as well as a list of resources for those interested in learning more.
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