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Chicago's 'Sister Agencies' Are Learning To Stand on Their Own

Chicago's Fealty to Unions Makes Housing Problem Worse

City Workers Should Be Back in the Office More

Milwaukee’s Project Pipeline Remains Strong

Backed by public and private investment, Milwaukee’s construction scene features health care upgrades and an airport expansion.

Battle Creek, a Rust Belt Icon, Battles Back

Battle Creek, a Rust-Belt Icon, Battles Back

Atlanta’s progressive path across uneven terrain

The “Atlanta Way”—as city leaders liked to call their pro-business, pro-racial harmony approach—proved good for the city. Today, Atlanta has become the urban metropolis it was stil...

Wichita City Council, October 14, 2025: Transit Failures, Public Art Funding, and the Convention Center Gap

The Wichita City Council met October 14, 2025, approving infrastructure funding, a public art maintenance plan, and the Visit Wichita contract. Public speakers raised urgent concer...

Chicago’s construction market buoyed by infrastructure, entertainment builds

Large expansions on the Red Line and at O’Hare International Airport are capturing attention. A stadium, a casino and an M&A deal mark other Windy City building news. 

All we are saying is give bus rapid transit a chance: Train-like service at a price we can afford

By Dan Gentile This piece also runs on the website A City That Works, a newsletter about public policy in the Chicago region. Richard Day co-edits that publication, focusing on tra...

Frontenac water restored after tireless public works effort

Public works crews in Frontenac have worked around the clock to restore water supply to the city, with the help of local businesses and the community, and Mayor Steve Morrison beli...

The Thing That Works

On CTA or in a Garage, Chicago Can't Afford Unsafe Commutes

Urban Work Zone Playbook for Street Resurfacing and Utilities Tie-ins

Short-duration city work looks simple from the sidewalk: show up, shift a lane, mill a block, cut a trench, tie-in, and get out. In practice, the margin for error is razor thin. Tr...

Yo, bum rush the office! After griping to reporters about Archer parking, which was recently addressed, Zuno, Martinez...

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. On Monday, if you checked out NBC 5 Chicago and Fox 32 Chicago’s reports on the Archer Avenue controversy without prior knowledge of t...

Everything You Need To Know About the Lubbock City Manager

Most people know the Mayor, but the City Manager keeps Lubbock running. Discover what W. Jarrett Atkinson does to manage the city budget and enforce local policies every day. Conti...

City crews clear Rotary Viewpoint Park encampment; What's next and what works

City crews clear Rotary Viewpoint Park encampment; What's next and what works Off patr Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:59am

Newsstand gets new life as delivery workers hub in lower Manhattan

A former newsstand in lower Manhattan was renovated to serve those who make their living on the road. The City Hall Park Deliverista Hub offers delivery workers a place to rest and...

Houston’s Tranquillity Park could soon become a downtown hub again

Mayor Whitmire is high on its potential as an active gathering place.

Kansas City Starts Cleaning Up For World Cup: Will It Work?!?

A noble effort that might be too late . . . OR . . . Maybe they'll start packing all of the potholes with trash.Take a peek:   Read more at tonyskansascity.com

Council Briefed on MLK Affordable Project, Parks Maintenance, 911 Servers, Traffic Lights

Witness Party Place Feudalism Future: Kansas City Iron District

Smarter denizens of our blog community believe that places like this are the future of open air entertainment in this cowtown . . . Outside the clutches of most 12th & Oak city...

New police hub, lower crime: Dallas details downtown progress ahead of World Cup

Dallas leaders say a sweeping, two-year effort to improve safety and revitalize downtown is showing measurable progress as the city prepares to host millions of visitors for the FI...

Four cities that Cleveland can learn from: Michael Weidokal

The dramatic changes that are taking place today are giving Cleveland a unique opportunity to revive its fortunes. If the stakeholders in our region realize this, we can follow the...