‘White Flight’ Remains a Reality
Stereotypes and prejudice may persist, even despite the socioeconomic attainments of minority groups.
In new survey, America’s mayors cite affordable housing as a main concern
Mayors weigh in: America’s cities have been staging a comeback in recent years, with many downtown areas attracting a new wave of educated Millennials. With this influx of residents comes a demand for [...]
SMTD holding public hearings on bus route changes
The Sangamon Mass Transit District will be holding a series of eight public meetings in February to get input from riders on a new route system planned to go into [...]
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Boosts Health Policy
This week, the Bipartisan Policy Center will release a report summarizing research linking affordable housing, the majority of which is financed through LIHTC, to improvements in health behaviors and outcomes. [...]
Sangamon Valley Trail Extension Open to the Public
The new six-mile extension of the Sangamon Valley Trail north of Stuart Park will officially open to the public Thursday. For area cyclists and joggers, that means the length of [...]
As crashes rise, suburbs push to build in safety for walkers, cyclists
Three miles from home, cyclist Patty Brummet paced herself. This training ride was all about building endurance for a trek across the U.S. she'd planned. Just ahead, a driver in [...]
Empower Cities with Holistic Food-Waste Reduction Strategies
Forty percent of the food in the United States is never eaten. But at the same time, one in eight Americans struggles to put enough food on the table.
Report Urges Change in Economic Strategy
Springfield and Sangamon County must rethink economic development and job creation to reverse years of slowing tax revenues, stagnant population growth and traditional reliance on state government, say local supporters [...]
Eyecatching 3D Crosswalk slows Motorists
The use of illusion in art is nothing new, but a small town in Iceland is using the effect to help with public safety and traffic issues. In the small fishing [...]
Transforming Alleys Into Communal Spaces
Hidden alleys and unique spaces are the perfect locations to launch a revolution. In this call to arms filled with personal case studies, Simone Wai asks listeners to reconsider small, [...]