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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioLand Banking as Metropolitan Policy

Frank S. Alexander, October 28, 2008, The Brookings Institution

A new Blueprint paper argues that the rising number of vacant and abandoned properties around the nation requires a more robust drive by the federal government to aid states and localities in land banking. The author, Frank Alexander of Emory University, recommends that federal policy should better capitalize local and regional land banking (the process or policy by which local governments acquire surplus properties and convert them to productive use), encourage code reform and regional collaboration. Read More

Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Mortgage Market, Real Estate

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Save to My PortfolioRevitalizing Ohio

Bruce Katz, September 10, 2008

Ohio has the assets that matter in growing a prosperous economy, Bruce Katz explains, and that the state's ability to compete globally relies on its 32 core communities.

Cities, Community Development, Sprawl, First Suburbs, Regions and States

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Save to My PortfolioRestoring Prosperity to Ohio

September 10, 2008

The Metropolitan Policy Program recently co-hosted the 2008 Ohio Summit to present a draft set of proposals for state policy reforms aimed at revitalizing communities throughout Ohio.

Cities, Regions and States, Community Development, Sprawl, First Suburbs

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioRestoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing Ohio’s Core Communities

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Columbus, OH

The 2008 Ohio Summit – Restoring Our Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing Ohio’s Core Communities convened more than 1000 government, corporate, civic, neighborhood and academic leaders from around the state, including Governor Ted Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, Senate President Bill Harris and Speaker of the House Jon Husted. Read More

Cities, Community Development, Sprawl, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTackling the Mortgage Crisis: 10 Action Steps for State Government

Alan Mallach, May 29, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Tackling the Mortgage Crisis: 10 Action Steps for State GovernmentThe mortgage foreclosure crisis has become an issue of growing concern over the past two years, particularly in many older industrial communities. This paper proposes a set of 10 action steps that state leaders can take to help mitigate its impact on families and neighborhoods—and prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future. Read More

Mortgage Market, Housing, Financial Services, Banking, Cities

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioKeeping Controversial Dulles Project on Track

Robert Puentes, February 13, 2008, The Politico

Writing in the Politico, Robert Puentes argues that the dust-up over rail to Dulles airport is not a unique disease, but rather a symptom of a much larger national transportation illness. Read More

Transportation, Cities, Community Development, Development, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioMetro Nation: How Ohio’s Cities and Metro Areas Can Drive Prosperity in the 21st Century

Bruce Katz, September 07, 2007, The Brookings Institution

At a legislative conference in Cambridge, Ohio, Bruce Katz stressed the importance of cities and metro areas to the state's overall prosperity. Acknowledging the decline of Ohio's older industrial cities, Katz noted the area's many assets and argued for a focus on innovation, human capital, infrastructure, and quality communities as means to revitalize the region. Read More

Infrastructure, Community Development, First Suburbs, Regions and States, U.S. Economic Growth

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioRestoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing America's Older Industrial Cities

Jennifer S. Vey, May 2007, The Brookings Institution

Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing America's Older Industrial Cities This report aims to mobilize governors and legislative leaders, as well as local constituencies, behind an asset-oriented agenda for reinvigorating the market in the nation's older industrial cities. Read More

Cities, Community Development, Sprawl, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioA Review of New Urban Demographics and Impacts on Housing

Robert Puentes, March 26, 2007, National Multi Housing Council Research Forum

In this presentation Robert Puentes provides a deeper understanding of trends that are impacting metropolitan America and how those trends may impact the demand for multi-family housing in the coming decades. Read More

Housing, Cities, Sprawl, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Federal Housing Policy Dilemma for Older Communities

Robert Puentes and Jennifer S. Vey, March 23, 2007, Capitol Hill Briefing

In his Capitol Hill Briefing, Robert Puentes argues that often the biggest challenge for older cities and close-in suburbs is not a lack of affordable housing but a need to grow, hold, and attract middle-income households and to foster mixed-income n Read More

Housing, Cities, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCaution: Challenges Ahead, A Review of New Urban Demographics and Impacts on Transportation

Robert Puentes, December 06, 2006, Eno Foundation Forum

In this presentation to the Eno Transportation Foundation, Robert Puentes discusses how to best respond to the rapid demographic change currently underway and how to accommodate the growth and development forecasted for this nation over the next seve Read More

Cities, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Changing Shape of the City

Robert Puentes, November 7, 2006, Rail-Volution, Chicago, IL

In this presentation at Rail-Volution, a conference dedicated to building livable communities, Robert Puentes discusses the latest demographic trends that are affecting the health and vitality of cities and first suburbs. Read More

Cities, Sprawl, First Suburbs, Demographics, Ethnicity

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioGrowth and the Future of Established Suburbs: Dealing with Transition in the 21st Century

Robert Puentes, October 25, 2006, Braddock Tomorrow

In his presentation at Braddock Tomorrow, Robert Puentes discusses emerging trends in metropolitan areas nationwide and how these trends are presenting new opportunities for older, established suburbs. Read More

Cities, Sprawl, First Suburbs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioOf First Burbs and Boom Burbs: Dealing with Suburban Transition in the 21st Century

Robert Puentes, October 10, 2006, City of Plano, Texas

In this presentation to officials in Plano, TX, Robert Puentes discussed the challenges and opportunities facing mature suburbs as they transition from very fast growing places on the metropolitan fringe to relatively slow growing places in the inner Read More

Regions and States, Cities, First Suburbs, Sprawl

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNew Jersey's Towns in the Middle: Trends, Challenges, and Options for Coalition-Building

Robert Puentes, September 14, 2006, Fund for an OPEN Society

In this presentation at the first-ever gathering of older, inner-ring ""first"" suburban mayors and municipal leaders in New Jersey, Robert Puentes outlines some recent trends in first suburbs and options for coalition building. Read More

Cities, Sprawl, First Suburbs

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Robert Puentes

Robert Puentes

Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program

Robert Puentes focuses on the broad array of policies and issues related to metropolitan growth and development. He is an expert on transportation and infrastructure, urban planning, growth management, suburban issues and housing.
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