Metro Ideas Project

A nonpartisan, independent public policy research organization that strives to identify and address the pressing issues facing midsize cities.

[Tre Hargett @tnsecofstate]

Check out this graph comparing the first eight days of early voting from three election years… This year shows a 4% jump from 2014 and almost 20% jump from 2010! Let’s keep these numbers climbing. Vote early today through July 28! #GoVoteTN More here: https://t.co/RTxj8B249P

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

Early voting for state primaries and county offices open today across Tennessee. We've put together a slate of policy recommendations to consider as you approach the ballot box.

Most importantly- get out there and vote! Local elections matter. https://t.co/QDqo3NHwZH

[causeway @causeway]

Last year, @ThinkMetro shared an informative article about gentrification. It breaks down what gentrification is and why it matters. Read here: https://t.co/OSqjzeu3lw

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

Steal this Platform: Accountability

Hamilton County collects and catalogues compelling data about Chattanooga and surrounding cities. Metro Ideas Project believes this data should be available to the public via an open data platform. https://t.co/QDqo3NHwZH

[Alison Gerber @aligerb]

In today's @TimesFreePress: A 48-page voter guide w/ surveys of 65 TN candidates including major Repub & Dem candidates for open governor & US Senate seats. https://t.co/GvFPf5yhln

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

@aligerb Now THAT is a good boy!

[ThinkTennessee @ThinkTN]

Can Tennessee do more to harness the power of renewable energy sources? See our latest policy brief for more on how the state stacks up on energy efficiency and access to renewables. https://t.co/y7sOcek9HC

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

@catclo Blasphemy!!

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

With @HamCoTNGov elections coming up next month- MIP has assembled a list of policies we'd like to see adopted by candidates. @UnifiEdHC @ThinkTN https://t.co/QDqo3NHwZH

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

.@dominos out here investing in...infrastructure? 👏👏 https://t.co/ljxSpwGUyX

[Domino's Pizza @dominos]

Potholes ruining your carryout 🍕🍕🍕 experience?
Since flying cars aren't a thing yet, we invite you to nominate your town for a chance to be selected to receive funds for fixing potholes near you at https://t.co/S4cNv4ZmHI

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

Fascinating work by @NewAmerica and @business on the future of work and the economy! https://t.co/8qy31dmVjs

[Economic Innovation Group @InnovateEconomy]

EIG Economic Advisory Board member @econjared shares his thoughts on "What governments can do for the losers from free trade," and how #OpportunityZones can be a part of the solution. Read more in @TheEconomist: https://t.co/83jiXblDKY

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

Fascinating research from @InnovateEconomy that captures the economic changes in the past decade, and why the Great Recession is still on the minds of many communities and voters. https://t.co/Fx5igeSc6b

[Economic Innovation Group @InnovateEconomy]

Today, EIG published our latest study, Escape Velocity. It finds that elite communities have been rapidly pulling away from the the rest of the nation, as many communities stagnated or declined throughout the 21st century. https://t.co/vdZMcJWDLW

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

@emmettgienapp lol y'all nerds

[United Housing, Inc. @UnitedHousing]

Predatory lending 101: Interest rates often exceed the principal amount loaned. Wow! United Housing offers many alternative ways to receive a loan without unmanageable interest rates. @ThinkMetro

[Economic Policy Institute @EconomicPolicy]

After the Supreme Court undercut workers' right to have their voices heard, Congress should act. https://t.co/m1aZRRHH1x

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

Thanks for all of you who made it out to @pubassembly. We were blown away by the speakers' breadth of knowledge, and the ideas that have come out of exploring the Urban-Suburban-Rural divide. Keep posted for more photos and video from the event coming soon!

[Melody Shekari @melodyshekari]

It’s great to have @LittleRockMayor and @leagueofcities President Mark Stodola at @pubassembly @ThinkMetro @JodaThongnopnua introduced by our own former Mayor Ron Littlefield.

[Metro Ideas Project @ThinkMetro]

.@pubassembly is rolling this beautiful morning! Listening to @sandhyadirks and @RadioDevin from @KQED presenting some 🔥🔥🔥 on the American Suburb