Every American city wants to improve its schools. Although few communities are satisfied with the progress they are making, there are some signs of encouragement.
Smart City Radio show host Carol Coletta talks with Terry Mazany and Paru Shah about the latest trends in improving urban schools.
Terry Mazany is CEO of The Chicago Community Trust where he led a $50 million, five-year commitment to school improvement in Chicago. Prior to coming to the Trust, he was a school district leader in Michigan and California. Researchers at Rice University have been studying some paths to improvement, including school takeovers by mayors, and Melissa Marschall and Paru Shah are with us to tell us what they found.
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FULL STORY: How to Improve Public Schools
Florida Considers Legalizing ADUs
Current state law allows — but doesn’t require — cities to permit accessory dwelling units in single-family residential neighborhoods.
San Diego to Rescind Multi-Unit ADU Rule
The city wants to close a loophole that allowed developers to build apartment buildings on single-family lots as ADUs.
HUD Announces Plan to Build Housing on Public Lands
The agency will identify federally owned parcels appropriate for housing development and streamline the regulatory process to lease or transfer land to housing authorities and nonprofit developers.
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“Surf Blocks” are fire-resistant, termite-proof, and close the loop on mountains of waste from the state’s beloved sport.
Building Age-Friendly Homes
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Nightlife and the 15-Minute City
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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
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