Jared Brey
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States, Congress Upset With Federal Highway Spending Memo
Some state DOTs and conservatives in Congress thought it prioritized Biden's newly passed infrastructure bill to emphasize spending on highway maintenance, not expansion. In fact, the memo didn't change how the funds can be used. → Read More
The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2023
State coffers are overflowing, but inflation could put a pinch on spending plans and tax cuts. The labor market remains tight just when the demand for more teachers is skyrocketing. And then there are the ongoing culture wars. Welcome to 2023. → Read More
Transit-Oriented Planning Grants Begin to Change Cities
A pilot program has gradually amassed more than $100 million in Federal Transit Administration grants, which are laying the groundwork for land use projects that promote mobility and affordability. → Read More
2022 Midterms: Local Government Elections to Watch
Los Angeles and Austin will elect new mayors; Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is facing a Republican challenger; and San Francisco will get a new D.A. after recalling its last one. These are the local races to watch next week. → Read More
Bird + Whale + Turbine
The boom in offshore wind is spurring new kinds of research. → Read More
Can Urban Food Incubators Accelerate Adoption of Plant-Based Diets?
The Green New Deal doesn't ban hamburgers. That doesn't mean restaurants can't work toward more sustainable forms of protein. → Read More
What I’ve Learned After Two Years on the Housing Beat
A heartfelt farewell from Next City's first Backyard correspondent. → Read More
When It Comes to Ending Homelessness, What Does “Functional Zero” Really Mean?
More cities are announcing they’ve reached “functional zero” for certain categories of people experiencing homelessness. But what does that really mean? → Read More
Housing in Brief: Obama-Era Fair Housing Rule to be Restored (Mostly)
Plus, Nashville needs to quadruple affordable housing production, and the Twin Cities consider rent control. → Read More
Homeless New Yorkers Lead a Push for Better Rental Vouchers
The New York City Council recently raised the value of a local voucher program for people experiencing homelessness. Advocates are hoping the state will follow suit. → Read More
Housing in Brief: D.C. Could Pay Landlords to Offer Affordable Housing
Plus, Connecticut promotes accessory dwelling units, and East Palo Alto moves to help mobile home residents buy their own lots. → Read More
Philly Finally Has a Second Casino. What Exactly Do We Win?
It’s clear what gaming executives and elected officials get out of it — but what about us? → Read More
Housing in Brief: Cities Leave Federal Homelessness Funds on the Table
Plus, California Governor proposes $12 billion for homelessness, and Ithaca adopts a new green building code. → Read More
How Bakersfield, California Ended Chronic Homelessness
How the inland California city is tackling homelessness. → Read More
Housing in Brief: D.C. Judge Vacates CDC Eviction Order
Plus, Austin voters reinstate a camping ban, and Iowa permits source-of-income discrimination. → Read More
How Expanding Vouchers Could Improve Housing Stability
What would 200,000 additional housing vouchers mean for the U.S.? A step in the right direction, advocates say. → Read More
Housing in Brief: Google Searches Show Fears of a Housing Market Crash
Also: Housing vouchers go unused in Washington, D.C., and California starts tracking homelessness data statewide. → Read More
How This Texas City Ended Veteran and Chronic Homelessness
The small town of Abilene, Texas has ended homelessness for some groups by putting individuals first. → Read More
Housing in Brief: Evictions May Move Forward in Texas Despite CDC Order
Plus, Philadelphia courts mandate eviction diversion, and undocumented immigrants can soon access state housing benefits in Colorado. → Read More
New NYC Affordable Housing Must Come With Internet Service, City Says
The new regulations presage a nationwide push for broadband access. → Read More