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'Councilmanic Prerogative' Hindering Development in Philadelphia

The legislative quid pro quo is being used by members of the city council for the wrong reasons, leaving neighborhoods throughout the city in limbo.

March 14, 2019 - The Inquirer / Philly.com

Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Gets Funding for Bike Infrastructure Plan

After creating a citywide plan, many thought a Charlotte bike lanes would not get funded. After a city council vote it will.

July 2, 2018 - Next City

After Drive By Shooting, Chicago Aims to Ban Guns in Party Buses

Chicago City Council is moving to close a loop hole in its gun control laws which forbid guns in bars, but do not cover party buses.

April 23, 2017 - DNA Info

City Hall 'Outsider' on Opening Up L.A.'s Development Process

Los Angeles is experiencing an elevated anti-growth conversation and suspicion of insider dealings at City Hall. In the midst of this, a councilmember known as an "outsider" aims to reconcile his constituents with the city's development processes.

March 3, 2016 - The Planning Report

Lawsuit Over Contract Planning Work Embroils Paterson, New Jersey

The city of Paterson, New Jersey, is suing the City-Council-appointed Board of Adjustment in a dispute over using in-house planners versus contract planners.

August 26, 2015 - Paterson Press

New Faces on the Denver City Council Brings New Skepticism Toward Development

Denver has a reputation for building new residential units to accommodate its rapid growth. But the incoming class of new city councilmembers brings strong anti-development politics.

June 9, 2015 - The Denver Post

Developers are 'Poisonous' to Los Angeles City Council Hopefuls

Developers are persona no grata in a high-profile City Council election in Los Angeles. Is it a case of NIMBYs gone wild or the empowerment of neighborhood interests?

February 2, 2015 - Los Angeles Times

Bikelash Halts 22nd Street Bike Lane in Philadelphia

Despite an August repaving of 22nd street in the Fairmount neighborhood, lane markings have yet to appear due to City Council scuffles on whether or not the street will undergo a road diet and add an additional bike lane.

September 28, 2014 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

UK cities, mayoral powers, and "tall poppy syndrome"

This morning over at Atlantic Cities, Richard Florida aptly refuted an opinion piece by Kevin Meagher that appeared in the Guardian last week advocating for doing away with the position of Mayor in London. Florida lays out several strong arguments in favor of a strong elected mayor who can act as an advocate for his or her city.

August 22, 2012 - Jess Zimbabwe

Architect/Planner-Turned-Councilman Offers Thoughts on City's Future

An architect takes a seat on the Wet Hollywood City Council, and offers his thoughts on density and parking in the city and where things went wrong.

May 16, 2011 - Architect

Funding for Washington DC H Street Streetcar Line Pulled at 11th Hour

The Washington DC City Council voted Wednesday to approve a FY2011 budget which strips nearly all the funding to complete the H Street-Benning Road streetcar line. The line is partially complete, and several streetcars have already been purchased.

May 26, 2010 - Greater Greater Washington

Prayer at City Council

The ACLU and local clergy are fighting over the prayers recited at City Council meetings in San Marcos, Texas, near Austin.

July 17, 2009 - San Marcos Daily Record

Term Limits Affecting Long-Range City Planning

Elected city officials in dozens of cities want to overturn term limits, saying current ones keep them from being able to tackle long-range projects.

September 11, 2008 - New York Times

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