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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
In Tanzania, can more service provider accountability improve service delivery? Tanzania's lack of accountability in the public-health and education sectors has serious repercussions for local communities. What does it take to make accountability the norm rather than the exception?What keeps cities in Asia and Africa from effective public service delivery? Despite the well-documented economic potential of cities, most national public policy systems do not give local governments much scope to improve service delivery.Pokémon GO is changing how cities use public space, but could it be more inclusive? Beyond the moral arguments for inclusion and equity, placemaking can help strengthen local economies, reduce crime, and drive civic engagement.Using evidence-based solutions to improve police-community relations and reduce violence One goal of the My Brother's Keeper initiative is to keep boys and young men of color safe from violent crime. Given recent events, this is a formidable challenge for those engaged with local programs.Housing counseling should help with more than just homebuying Counseling and coaching for homeownership can improve a family’s entire financial health, even if they never buy a home.Mental health on both sides of the blue line Acutely tragic, high-profile incidents only scratch the surface of the more complex relationship between policing and the mental health needs of both citizens and officers.
