Body
Articles and analysis on today's issues
Content Reference
Image
Summary
In this article, we explain nonprofits’ role in thriving communities, the amount of funding nonprofits receive from government sources, and the government funding challenges nonprofits were facing before the shutdown.
Addressing Extreme Heat Will Require an Intentional Focus on Equity Extreme heat is a growing threat for urban areas, and only by putting equity first will cities and counties be prepared for a hotter future.Will California’s New Zoning Promote Racial and Economic Equity in Los Angeles? There’s a great need for more housing and homeownership in Los Angeles. Increasing the supply of low-density infill housing through zoning reform is an important step, but the city requires additional policies to ensure racial and economic inequities don’t widen.To Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities, We Need Better Data Without accurate data, interventions to protect pedestrians may be ineffective.To Ensure the Homeowner Assistance Fund Offers Relief to Struggling Native Homeowners, Center Their Needs and Voices Federal assistance is critical but is not a one-shot solution for Native homeowners.Three Obstacles Federally Assisted Housing Programs Need to Overcome to Better Serve Residents with Disabilities Advancing disability equity in federally assisted housing requires adequate resources and an inclusive approach.Aligning Federal Investments in Transportation with Land-Use Planning Could Create More Equitable and Sustainable Communities If policymakers want to prioritize equity and sustainability, they should ensure future investments in transportation align with land-use planning of the surrounding areas.
