Tag: Cleveland
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In Defense of Ruin Porn
Widely derided for a perceived lack of empathy and substance, “ruin porn” has long been thought of as an enabler of urban decay. But what if that weren’t true—what if it actually called much-needed attention to the blight affecting many cities (and not just Detroit) across the U.S.? (keep reading…) -
Sprawl, Under Any Other Name, is Still Sprawl
A big-box retailer wants to open a branch in the Cleveland suburb of Strongsville. Supportive politicos say it won’t bring the harm that most chains do, however, because it doesn’t resemble a typical megastore. Richey Piiparinen explains why they’re wrong—and points a finger at the sprawl lobby. (keep reading…) -
In Defense of the Corner Market
Much has been made of the food desert phenomenon afflicting the industrial Midwest. This whole storyline reached a fever pitch earlier this year when it was widely circulated that the city of Detroit — all 140 miles of it — lacked a single grocery store. This was, of course, patently false. (keep reading…) -
The Front Lines of the Blight Fight: Part II
The last days of the Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference featured a speech from Secretary Shaun Donovan as well as copious examples of initiatives in urban gardening, land reclamation and smart growth planning. Also, download a report outlining strategies for reclaiming vacant properties. (keep reading…) -
The Front Lines of the Blight Fight
A recap of the Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference in Cleveland, which brought together policymakers, planners and citizens to share ideas to combat blight. (keep reading…) -
A Change of Course for Cleveland’s Housing Court
An Ohio Supreme Court ruling complicates the efforts of Cleveland’s Housing Court to punish negligent owners of vacant properties, but actions in the state legislature provide new paths to holding them accountable. (keep reading…) -
With a $775 million downpayment, the feds rush in to rescue bus service
If the government makes the right choices, it could contribute to better daily transit services in cities across the country. (keep reading…) -
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…) -
The Silver Lining of the Foreclosure Crisis
Amy Smith takes a look at a Living Cities foreclosures report that offers a number of practical solutions for areas trying to recover from vacant homes and broken communities. (keep reading…) -
Issue No. 26 Launch in Washington, D.C.
Join Next American City for its launch of Issue No. 26 in Washington, D.C. with special guests Bruce Katz and Amy Liu of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program.
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