This week, the annual State of Our City Report is out and it’s no surprise to anyone who pays attention and tries to change any of these things. In light of this information, I have a few questions. First, how do we bring jobs and money back on a consistent basis? How do we nurture what we have? And finally how do we keep from being discouraged, resentful, bitter or inadequate in our quest and in light of other cities and industries? Check out the News and Record article here. The full report is here and look for a longer analysis from me in the coming days.
Speaking of city leaders, here’s a really great long form article from Eric Ginsburg in Yes! Weekly on our departing city manager and a nice article from the News and Record on what’s next for Action Greensboro.
And with that, here are a few more news links to get your weekend started:
New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio launching VisionZero plan to eliminate all pedestrian fatalities, which could set a national standard in how we handle this issue.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx addresses the Transportation Review Board this week with a pledge to make bike/ped safety a priority.
Yes, most of the fried chicken restaurant signs in Britain are made by the same man and yes, they all want to look somewhat alike.
Pre-summit thoughts on sustainable cities from the Transforming Transportation Institute, held this week in DC along with the TRB and Transportation Camp.
The Durham Police, in their own words.
Another instance of free speech/congregating turned into trespassing and loitering.
The 11 dollar DC minimum wage is real.
The African American Atllier, one of the city supported art galleries here in Greensboro, celebrates itself in its new exhibit. Uptown Artworks, another emerging gallery, hosts its first major show.Or jet off to this island, which boasts 100 museums.
Next Wednesday: Community Forum on the future of the Renaissance Community Co-op.
If you are running in the city, run in a city park.
I understand why parking isn’t really free, but still, can we not give a break to disabled drivers.
So yeah, this house isn’t real, but what is inside is vital to Raleigh. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt’s “Make It Right” homes in New Orleans need to be made right.
The case for a Chicago-based Obama Presidential Library and the end of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
And finally, take a virtual tour of the new DC Metro Silver Line and get ready for the Capital Wheel.