To mark the 40th anniversary of the New York Times’ Op-Ed page, house conservative David Brooks said something really silly. Writing about California’s current economic woes, Brooks trots out the…
Next American Vanguard is the only annual conference dedicated to enlightening, inspiring and networking the next generation of urban leaders. For two days in May 2009 and 2010, two such groups of…
With the rise of social networking, a lot of attention has been focused on personal data and privacy issues. Concerns about who can view personal information, how it’s used, and who ultimately owns…
Editor’s Note: Last month, Next American City partnered with IBM and its SmarterCities initiative to encourage citizens across the nation to share how their cities are addressing the challenges and…
Did the Middle Ages end and the Renaissance begin because of advances in art, music, and culture? Or did the epochal transition occur because of improved sanitation and hygiene?
Maybe the above…
In the quite cursory report it released this week on the development of a potential high-speed rail system for the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak highlighted the potential redevelopment of two…
The most commonly cited argument for the development of new streetcar lines is that their implementation will result in the construction of new housing and commercial buildings in surrounding areas….
Do you want to learn more about what the federal government is doing to support distressed neighborhoods? Through noon on Tuesday, you have a chance to submit direct questions to federal officials…
Just as Internet and mobile technology can help local governments make their data available and accessible to the public, it can also help cities (and anyone else really) collect timely and accurate…
