Every Wednesday, the TFG Blog posts a series of articles published over the previous week that discusses topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup!
With Millions to Give, Foundation Takes Urban-Improvement Ideas from Anyone
The Knight Foundation begins accepting applications for its new Cities Challenge Program today, but unlike most other competitive grant programs, anyone can apply. The Program will give out $15 million in grants over the next three years to fund projects designed to make cities function better. Read more...
The Long-Term Cost of Building Transportation Projects on the Cheap
Factoring in the lifetime cost of new construction is considered good practice in the transportation industry, but surprisingly few government agencies do it. A recent survey conducted by the Governing Institute found that only 59 percent of responding agencies used some form of life cycle analysis. Cheap construction can eventually mean a lot of wasted money. Read more...
Governments Working to Reduce Food Waste
Americans throw away approximately 35 million tons of food a year, which is not just a waste of resources, but results in huge environmental issues when that waste is transferred to landfills. Landfills are the largest producers of the harmful greenhouse gas methane. Instead of sending food waste to landfills, governments are using policy changes and technology to combat the issue. Read more...
Tax Credits for Urban Farmers
States and cities are creating tax incentives to encourage the development of urban farming. Urban farming not only encourages the redevelopment of blighted property, it also promotes community-building, environmental education, and provides an additional source of fresh produce to city dwellers. Read more...
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