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New York City

The Great Debate: Are Liberal Cities Good or Bad for the Country?

A contentious debate broke out this week, after a pundit proposed breaking up the consolidation of economic and political power of the country's liberal cities.

March 30, 2017 - The New York Times

Night Train

Study: Transit Subsidies Work Best Alone

Research suggests that transit subsidies produce minimal social value when combined with congestion pricing and dedicated bus lanes.

March 17, 2015 - London School of Economics and Political Science - American Politics and Policy Blog

Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge

What's so Miraculous about Minneapolis?

Minneapolis combines prosperity with plentiful affordable housing, an increasing rarity. Geographical factors play a role, but longstanding "fiscal equalization" policies may make the difference.

February 23, 2015 - The Atlantic

Reconstruction Plan Could Dramatically Reshape Haiti

With the country is full recovery mode, urban planners in Haiti are releasing a strategy document that seeks to redistribute the population of damaged Port-au-Prince and to create a series of smaller urban centers throughout the country.

March 31, 2010 - The New York Times

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