Permitting and Licensing
By Anastasia Boden and Stephen Slivinski When jobs are scarce, many people turn to entrepreneurship and self-employment as a...
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Transparent, Open Government
We all work better when we know we’re accountable. Clear and open data from local government can protect good initiatives...
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Economic Development
In the aftermath of COVID-19, cities will be tempted to make economic development deals. But the evidence is clear: Subsidies...
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The next decade of economic growth in America will largely rely on how quickly cities recover from the COVID-19 shutdown. Getting Back To Work is a collection of policies, researched and curated by experts from around the nation, all designed to do one thing: Help local economies recover as quickly as possible.
The Better Cities Project helps people in America’s largest cities live free, happy lives. We uncover what works, promote solutions, and forge partnerships that turn ideas into results.