ICYMI: Last week Mayor Gainey delivered his 2024 State of the City Address, covering what we've accomplished in the last 3 years and where we're headed next. The Mayor's vision for Pittsburgh is to Make City Government Work by rebuilding our capacity to deliver basic services like well-maintained infrastructure, safe communities, and a thriving Downtown. We've made important progress in all three of these categories since the beginning of 2022, with no open bridges in failing condition, a 43% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, and a $600M reinvestment plan to reposition Downtown to thrive in the post-COVID economy. At the same time, the Mayor is committed to Making Government Work for Everyone by investing in affordable housing, small business supports, and workforce development opportunities. We've got 2,000 affordable units built or in the pipeline, 150 new low- to moderate-income homeowners who were supported by OwnPGH, and a pro-housing AND pro-tenant zoning package that will open up our market to new construction while also ensuring that all new development includes affordable units. We're re-tooling our small business programs to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at doing business with the City and enjoying the growth opportunities that presents, and launching innovative workforce programs to build opportunity infrastructure in our most historically underinvested neighborhoods. Our 2025 budget proposal is calibrated to protect and continue these vital initiatives even in the face of challenging financial circumstances in 2025 and 2026. Passing this budget is critical to continuing all of the important progress we've made in the past 3 years. You can catch up on the State of the City here: State of The City Address Video: https://lnkd.in/eE4Es3G2 State of the City Address Text: https://lnkd.in/etdush54 State of the City virtual Townhall video: https://lnkd.in/eqKtf-Pv Proposed 2025 Operating Budget: https://lnkd.in/eEMzYJh2 Proposed 2025 Capital Budget: https://lnkd.in/epRCyKQZ
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ICYMI: Last week Mayor Gainey delivered his 2024 State of the City Address, covering what we've accomplished in the last 3 years and where we're headed next. The Mayor's vision for Pittsburgh is to Make City Government Work by rebuilding our capacity to deliver basic services like well-maintained infrastructure, safe communities, and a thriving Downtown. We've made important progress in all three of these categories since the beginning of 2022, with no open bridges in failing condition, a 43% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, and a $600M reinvestment plan to reposition Downtown to thrive in the post-COVID economy. At the same time, the Mayor is committed to Making Government Work for Everyone by investing in affordable housing, small business supports, and workforce development opportunities. We've got 2,000 affordable units built or in the pipeline, 150 new low- to moderate-income homeowners who were supported by OwnPGH, and a pro-housing AND pro-tenant zoning package that will open up our market to new construction while also ensuring that all new development includes affordable units. We're re-tooling our small business programs to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at doing business with the City and enjoying the growth opportunities that presents, and launching innovative workforce programs to build opportunity infrastructure in our most historically underinvested neighborhoods. Our 2025 budget proposal is calibrated to protect and continue these vital initiatives even in the face of challenging financial circumstances in 2025 and 2026. Passing this budget is critical to continuing all of the important progress we've made in the past 3 years. You can catch up on the State of the City here: State of The City Address Video: https://lnkd.in/eE4Es3G2 State of the City Address Text: https://lnkd.in/etdush54 State of the City virtual Townhall video: https://lnkd.in/eqKtf-Pv Proposed 2025 Operating Budget: https://lnkd.in/eEMzYJh2 Proposed 2025 Capital Budget: https://lnkd.in/epRCyKQZ
Pittsburgh City Council Regular Meeting - 11/12/24
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Great timing! As I finish up The Power Broker for my Public Policy and Planning in New York course at NYU Wagner School of Public Service, the 50th anniversary of Robert Caro's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography is celebrated. It's like history has aligned perfectly with Professor Moss' syllabus! 📚✨ Moses' sweeping urban projects reshaped New York City, leaving behind parks, bridges, and expressways 🏙️—but also displaced communities and deepened inequality. In this article, I explore the dual legacy of Robert Moses: Was he a visionary urban planner or an agent of division? 🤔 My article (not a class assignment!) https://lnkd.in/eXhJew_5 reflects on Caro's work; the lessons from Moses' reign—balancing grand development with community accountability—are more relevant than ever as NYC embarks on major infrastructure projects today. 🚧🏞️ #NYC #UrbanPlanning #PublicPolicy #RobertMoses #ThePowerBroker #RobertCaro #NYUWagner #Infrastructure #CityPlanning #Equity #Infrastructure
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Chicago peeps, heads up for a critically important council convening tomorrow! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tomorrow, the Chicago City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will convene to discuss reducing Chicago's default urban speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. Yesterday, we published an op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times detailing why this change is needed. This is a critical moment for our city's safety, and I urge you to join the Active Transportation Alliance in advocating for this change. As an organization dedicated to promoting safe and sustainable transportation, we want to remind you that the data is clear: speed limit reduction has been shown to decrease fatal crashes and serious injuries. This is particularly important during a time when fatal car crashes in Illinois have seen a major surge. In advance of the hearing tomorrow, please take a few minutes to reach out to your alderperson today. https://lnkd.in/gsFv_arn Send an email to your alderperson with one click and let them know that you support reducing the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. Your voice can make a difference. Together, we can create a safer, more livable Chicago for everyone. Please take action today. The lives of our fellow Chicagoans are in the balance.
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🎙️ Missed the conversation?🎧💬 Happy to share a recording of yesterday's episode of The Raad Life featured Jeff Starke, candidate for Irvine City Council District 2, where he discussed his strategic vision for the future of Irvine. Throughout the interview, Jeff highlighted ✨ several key priorities🎤 : 👉 Traffic Solutions: One of the major topics Jeff addressed was the need to reduce traffic congestion, especially in District 2. He emphasized implementing better infrastructure planning, improving road safety, and expanding bike lanes to create safer, more efficient transportation options for residents. He spoke about practical, community-focused approaches to ease the daily traffic challenges faced by Irvine citizens. 👉 Public Safety: Jeff stressed his commitment to maintaining Irvine’s high public safety standards. He discussed working closely with local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure that the city continues to be a safe place for families, and he touched on tackling specific issues like theft and irresponsible e-bike use. 👉 Sustainable Growth: Another focus of Jeff's campaign is sustainable development. He emphasized preserving open spaces while accommodating necessary growth, ensuring Irvine maintains its unique character. He is committed to smart, balanced development that includes housing for all income levels, ensuring teachers, first responders, and healthcare workers can afford to live in the city they serve. 👉 Advancing Projects at the Great Park: Jeff also brought attention to stalled projects at the Great Park and discussed his plan to move these forward. He believes that developing the Great Park’s resources and infrastructure is essential for both recreational use and the broader community, and he’s dedicated to ensuring it meets the needs of Irvine residents. Jeff’s focus on practical solutions and community-driven leadership aims to address the needs of District 2 while preserving Irvine’s reputation as one of the safest, most vibrant cities in California. Find out more about Jeff at website at jeffstarke.com #JeffStarke #IrvineCityCouncil #District2 #TheRaadLife #PublicSafety #SustainableGrowth #TrafficSolutions #GreatPark #communityfirst #IrvineFuture #CommunityLeadership #SmartDevelopment #SafeNeighborhoods #BalancedGrowth #InnovativeSolutions #IrvineStrong #LocalLeadership #BetterIrvine #CityCouncil2024 #SustainableLiving #BetterTransportation #OCPolitics
THE RAAD LIFE: Jeff Starke, Irvine City Council, District 2
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Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan 2045 input sessions. Montgomery Matters is a Comprehensive Plan which means it is a long-range guide for growth and development in the County. https://lnkd.in/eg4bzPu4
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My old Urban Forum colleague and fellow Welshman John P. Houghton's policy briefings are always worth a close read - he gives us a great historical overview of the issue, beautifully summarises currently thinking, illustrates with fascinating anecdotes and usually has a host of good ideas that I can pass off as my own in order to sound clever in meetings. What's not to like? This one is all about high street regeneration - if that's on your radar, this is essential reading 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVSZkx2v
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The second annual Central Texas Affordability Summit was recently held by Amplify Credit Union on May 23. The event brought together Amplify members, Mayor Kirk Watson, and a panel consisting of Heather Donahue from MOD Architecture and Design, Jeremy Striffler from Austin ISD, and Hannah Rangel from the Downtown Austin Alliance. The summit aimed to address the issue of housing affordability in the area and explore innovative solutions, such as revising development codes and promoting local workforce growth. #austin #affordability #ATX #economicdevelopment https://lnkd.in/g-PvrPz4
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On the blog this week: Looking ahead to 2025, the St. Paul Area Chamber's top priorities will center on addressing the economic impacts of policy at both the regional and state levels. We'll continue to focus on public safety, the challenges posed by rent control, housing, talent development, and the financial struggles facing Saint Paul, particularly with the decline in commercial real estate values. These are complicated issues that require thoughtful, collaborative solutions—solutions that rise above fear and division. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gY_Fem7d
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All eyes will be on what steps the next government take in their first 100 days. Policy changes will be crucial as part of those actions as legislative reform simply takes too long to have any immediate impacts.
My Lichfields UK colleague Rachel Clements joins the pantheon of planners asked to write a column in The Times with her piece looking at the pace of planning and why it will take early action by any new Government to move the dial on housing delivery within its parliamentary term. https://lnkd.in/ehQKaKqU The column draws upon the third edition of Start to Finish, the award-winning research on the build out of large housing sites, available for download here: https://lnkd.in/eX4Jgeha
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🗳️ More than 260,000 Seattle residents voted YES to renew our Transportation Levy, which will provide $1.55B in funding over the next 8 years to Maintain & Modernize our streets and bridges. The new levy provides 30% more purchasing power than the current levy which expires next month. https://lnkd.in/g2XhfyRt
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