Better Cities Project

BCP helps people in America’s cities live free, happy lives. We uncover what works, promote solutions, and forge partnerships that turn ideas into results.

[Patrick Tuohey, GED @PatrickTuohey]

Thanks to the @KCStar for publishing my first weekly opinion column. https://t.co/7RJDAtQ3n2
@BCP_Policy @ShowMe @mareinet #housing

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@cobrown Urbanists: Density!

Also urbanists...

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@cobrown Perhaps your strongest post.

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REMINDER! Join us in 40 minutes for a discussion with @MuniFinanceGuy & BCP's @PatrickTuohey on municipal mission creep. Talk to you then.

https://t.co/aiuuybNVb6

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Join us tomorrow, Dec. 2, at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST for a discussion with @MuniFinanceGuy on how to battle municipal mission creep.

Register:
https://t.co/aiuuybNVb6

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A review of the book BCP's @PatrickTuohey believes every local policymaker should read.

https://t.co/ZTmlzaPzmE

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Register here: https://t.co/QFVWeLKMRf

[Atlas Network @AtlasNetwork]

Drumroll please! The winners of the #LCL22 film pitch competition are...
@BCP_policy
@liberyprogre
@libertank_
@Istliberale

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all our participants! We're excited to watch your films at next year's #LightsCameraLiberty!

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Have you seen @truthinacct Financial State of the Cities annual report for this year?

How do you feel about your city's rank?

https://t.co/cIZqdJKIyS

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Missed last week's webinar on New Rochelle, NY's recent success with their zoning reforms featuring Mayor @NoamBramson, developer @PhilWharton7, @salimfurth, & @PatrickTuohey? Catch it here:
https://t.co/Wd0t9nsMUO

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Today's the day! Will you be joining us? Register at the link below. #newrochelle

[Salim Furth @salimfurth]

JOIN ME next Tuesday for a case study discussion of how #NewRochelle NY used a totally new process to revitalize its downtown. I'll be joining Mayor @NoamBramson, developer @PhilWharton7 and our host, @PatrickTuohey of @BCP_policy.
https://t.co/frbdsfkicA

[Salim Furth @salimfurth]

JOIN ME next Tuesday for a case study discussion of how #NewRochelle NY used a totally new process to revitalize its downtown. I'll be joining Mayor @NoamBramson, developer @PhilWharton7 and our host, @PatrickTuohey of @BCP_policy.
https://t.co/frbdsfkicA

[Better Cities Project @BCP_policy]

Join us next Tuesday at 2 pm EST for our webinar on how and why New Rochelle reformed their zoning regulations.
Joining us will be @NewRochelleNY's mayor @NoamBramson, Philip Wharton of Twining Properties, and @salimfurth of @mercatus. Register here:
https://t.co/WZjYAlUIVO

[Better Cities Project @BCP_policy]

Oh, you don't have plans for next Tuesday, October 12th, at 1 pm PST/4 pm EST? Well, now you do.
Join BCP's Greg Brooks & Patrick Tuohey and PLF's Brian Hodges for our "Local Solutions to the Housing Crisis" co-hosted with @PacificLegal.
https://t.co/MP8UVAxx0Z

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"Between 2000 and 2019, the federal government paid out $8.8 billion to state and local agencies participating in the equitable sharing program, according to a report released last year by the Institute for Justice."
https://t.co/3BNoYAarx1

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Building up isn't our only option. It's also not the most affordable or desirable to many.

https://t.co/0d2YlO1C62

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@cobrown At least one constituent approves.

[State Policy Network @StatePolicy]

Want to know what’s next for American cities? Attend @BCP_policy's #SPNAM session for insights into policy opportunities & trends to watch. Can't wait? Sign up for insights via email at https://t.co/2OwzJwXnkP and check out their economic recovery recs at https://t.co/jT3aXVfleM

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Recycling metal for medals. What can the Tokyo Olympics teach American cities about reuse policies?

From @AEIdeas.

https://t.co/MDp4yf0e8j

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@cobrown Maddening because there are incremental solutions short of Big, Scary, Fully Open talks.

* Make all contract proposals/documents to be discussed in closed-door negotiations publicly available before and after the meetings.

* Include fiscal analysis showing potential costs.