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  • Warning Signs of a Fragile Town
  • People Want Urban Playgrounds, Not Cities
  • The Case for Visible Infrastructure

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goodmenproject.com /2 weeks ago

Warning Signs of a Fragile Town

Many towns are overwhelmed by their obligations, but it might not be obvious. The post Warning Signs of a Fragile Town appeared first on The Good Men Project.

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goodmenproject.com /3 weeks ago

People Want Urban Playgrounds, Not Cities

Why we need to stop letting people outside the city make decisions about the city. The post People Want Urban Playgrounds, Not Cities appeared first on The Good Men Project.

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greenbuildermedia.com /1 month ago

The Case for Visible Infrastructure

For municipalities facing pressure to maximize infrastructure investments, provide lifestyle amenities, and support sustainability, Greensboro offers a compelling case study in wha...

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goodmenproject.com /1 week ago

New Zealand Is Taking Infrastructure Seriously

How one country built a national consensus around fixing what it has. The post New Zealand Is Taking Infrastructure Seriously appeared first on The Good Men Project.

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fodmapeveryday.com /1 month ago

Why one of America’s wealthiest cities struggles to fix its streets

Some of America’s richest metropolitan areas also rank among the worst in the nation for road quality, exposing a costly gap between wealth and maintenance. In one of America’s ric...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

A New Urbanist thought experiment

A New Urbanist thought experiment Michael Lewyn Tue, 06/09/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Caption Bentonville, Arkansas was one of two...

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usa.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Annual ‘Best Bike City’ Rankings Yields Small Town Surprises

PeopleForBikes finds which cities are leading the charge in bikeability.

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usa.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Porchfest Brings Affordable Entertainment to the Streets

People-first streets aren’t just life-saving – they’re a cost-of-living tool. And they're fun.

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housingwire.com /4 weeks ago

The next test for master-planned communities is staying power

As master-planned communities navigate a shifting housing market, their long-term success depends on flexible development frameworks rather than rigid, short-term trends. By priori...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Sustainable Transportation Can Ease the Affordability Crisis — And Help Climate Champions Win

Economic populism helped vault Trump into power. Could a green version of it take that power back — and what role would transportation play?

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tonyskansascity.com /1 month ago

Stacking Strategy Might Solve Kansas City Transit FAIL

A thoughtful idea from our biz buddies focuses on metro solutions rather than merely following the KCMO model i.e. hoping that bike lanes solve all of our problems. Here's the word...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Wednesday’s Dense and Walkable Headlines

The more people live within a 15-minute walk of services, the lower the transportation emissions. And cities have room to grow without sprawl.

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nyc.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Data Show Why Mamdani Must Pedestrianize NYC’s Financial District

People walk in the Financial District, but the neighborhood's business group prioritizes the car.

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feeds.texastribune.org /1 month ago

A Texas town hopes a new data center will pay to fix its cracked streets and leaking pipes

Lacy Lakeview, a Waco suburb, said it is considering a data center project in efforts to boost their spending power to repair aging roads.

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nextcity.org /1 month ago

How U.S. Cities Lost the Economic Development Plot

Can Mayor Mamdani forge a new path forward for New York City and the nation?

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goodmenproject.com /4 weeks ago

Every City Investigates Crashes. Very Few Actually Learn From Them.

The difference between documenting failure and learning from it. The post Every City Investigates Crashes. Very Few Actually Learn From Them. appeared first on The Good Men Project...

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itep.org /1 month ago

How To Build A Better City Budget

As rising costs strain our community and household budgets, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed taxes attempted to patch gaping holes with meager solutions.

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usa.streetsblog.org /6 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Bill Fulton and the Future of Where

Bill Fulton on the impacts of work from home on cities, the south's new role as the "National Suburb," tax policy and burdens and much more.

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usa.streetsblog.org /3 days ago

Monday’s Headlines Don’t Need So Much Parking

More and more cities and states are easing up on parking mandates for new developments.

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taxresearch.org.uk /1 month ago

New towns, old scam?

Labour says it wants to build new towns. But if Rachel Reeves funds them through PFI-style private finance, those towns could be financially crippled from Read the full article...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Does Your City Need a ‘Department of Sidewalks’?

The overlooked sidewalk has become a central site of public life. We should treat it like one.

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ncnewsline.com /1 month ago

Those potholes in your street reveal a money problem for cities and states

Across the country, potholes are more than a seasonal nuisance. They are a visible symptom of aging roads and bridges that many state and local governments say they cannot afford t...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

In New Jersey, Mayors Show How Quickly We Can Slow Down Drivers

In Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon will install 100 quick-build safety measures, giving a new meaning to the term, "Safety first."

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kansasreflector.com /1 month ago

Those potholes in your street reveal a money problem for cities and states

Across the country, potholes are more than a seasonal nuisance. They are a visible symptom of aging roads and bridges that many state and local governments say they cannot afford t...

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