Brookings: Topics - First Suburbs

Addressing Ohio's Foreclosure Crisis: Taking the Next Steps

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Facing the worst foreclosure crisis since the Great Depression, the state of Ohio has responded by focusing on helping individuals keep their homes. Ohio must direct more attention and more resources to the devastating effects that foreclosures are having on entire communities, from the urban neighborhoods of Cleveland or Cincinnati to suburban and rural communities across the state.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is Not Alone in its Financial Struggles

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Transit agencies across the United States are facing service cutbacks and fare increases in order to close their budget gaps. The largest, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is no exception. Robert Puentes and Emilia Istrate offer recommendations for closing the MTA’s budget gap.

Land Banking as Metropolitan Policy

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

A Restoring Prosperity Case Study: Louisville Kentucky

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A May 2007 Brookings report, “Restoring Prosperity,” examined how 302 U.S. cities fared on eight indicators of economic health and vitality. While the report's central focus was on cities facing the steepest economic challenges, the analysis showed that some raised their economic status over time. This in-depth case studies of Louisville, Kentucky offers important lessons for other cities that are striving to compete in a very new economic era.

A Restoring Prosperity Case Study: Chattanooga Tennessee

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A May 2007 Brookings report, “Restoring Prosperity,” examined how 302 U.S. cities fared on eight indicators of economic health and vitality. While the report's central focus was on cities facing the steepest economic challenges, the analysis showed that some raised their economic status over time. Chattanooga, Tennessee a few years ago faced what many smaller cities are struggling with today—a sudden decline after years of prosperity in the "old" economy. This case study offers a roadmap for these cities by chronicling Chattanooga's demise and rebirth.

A Restoring Prosperity Case Study: Akron Ohio

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A May 2007 Brookings report, “Restoring Prosperity,” examined how 302 U.S. cities fared on eight indicators of economic health and vitality. While the report's central focus was on cities facing the steepest economic challenges, the analysis showed that some raised their economic status over time. In-depth case studies of three of those cities—Akron, Chattanooga, and Louisville—illustrate how struggling cities can begin to reshape and reinvigorate their economies.

Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing Ohio’s Core Communities

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Event Information:

September 10, 2008, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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.

Revitalizing Ohio

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:08:47 GMT

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.

Tackling the Mortgage Crisis: 10 Action Steps for State Government

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The mortgage foreclosure crisis has become an issue of growing concern over the past two years, particularly in many older industrial communities. Alan Mallack 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.

Keeping Controversial Dulles Project on Track

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing America's Older Industrial Cities

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With over 16 million people and nearly 8.6 million jobs, America's older industrial cities remain a vital part of the economy, particularly in states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania where they are heavily concentrated. Jennifer Vey outlines an asset-oriented agenda to mobilize governors and legislative leaders, plus local constituencies, behind reinvigorating the market in the nation's older industrial cities.

A Review of New Urban Demographics and Impacts on Housing

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

The Federal Housing Policy Dilemma for Older Communities

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Caution: Challenges Ahead, A Review of New Urban Demographics and Impacts on Transportation

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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

The Changing Shape of the City

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Growth and the Future of Established Suburbs: Dealing with Transition in the 21st Century

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Of First Burbs and Boom Burbs: Dealing with Suburban Transition in the 21st Century

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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

New Jersey's Towns in the Middle: Trends, Challenges, and Options for Coalition-Building

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Good News and Bad News: Westchester County and America's First Suburbs

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this keynote presentation at the fourth annual Not-for-Profit Leadership Summit, Robert Puentes outlined the opportunities and assets of America's older, inner-ring, "first" suburbs and what local non-profits in Westchester, NY can do to ensure that they are prepared to meet the challenges these communities are facing.

Stuck in a Policy Blindspot: America's First Suburbs in Transition

Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the American Planning Association's Annual Meeting in San Antonio Texas, Robert Puentes discusses the challenges of older, inner-ring "first" suburbs.

Transformative Investments: Unleashing the Potential of American Cities

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Transformative Investments are multi-dimensional efforts that remake the urban physical landscape to stimulate economic growth, improve fiscal vitality, and advance social equity. In this presentation, Bruce Katz discusses the profound demographic, economic, social, and cultural forces reshaping the nation, how these broad forces give cities the best chance to compete in decades, and how cities are increasingly making Transformative Investments to realize their full potential.

Front-Line Insights: First Suburban Leaders on their Challenges, and Solutions

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Front-Line Insights: First Suburban Leaders on their Challenges and Solutions

First Suburbs Symposium Presentation

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Robert Puentes tracks changes over time in America's older, inner-ring "first" suburbs. The presentation, which accompanies the release of a Brookings report on first suburbs, highlights important indicators in order to test the hypothesis that these places look quite different than they did fifty years ago, and reinforces the point that the term "suburbs" is not sufficient to describe the wide range of experiences in the places outside of center cities.

One-Fifth of the Nation: A Comprehensive Guide to America's First Suburbs

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:30:00 GMT

Event Information:

February 15, 2006, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Much has been written and discussed about the nation's newest suburbs, but the "first suburbs" receive little attention–despite the fact that combined they contain 20 percent of the nation's population. As a result, first suburbs are often caught in a policy blind spot between the attention long directed to central cities and new attention focused on fast-growing exurban areas.

One Fifth of America, A Comprehensive Guide to America's First Suburbs

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Neither fully urban nor completely suburban, America's older, inner-ring, "first" suburbs have a set of challenges very different from those of the center city and fast growing newer places. Robert Puentes and David Warren define first suburbs throughout the nation, examine their similarities and differences and set out a policy agenda tailored specifically to these distinctive places.

Extreme Makeover: Nassau

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion

The State of American Cities and First Suburbs

Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Mr. Katz at the National Development Council in Chicago.

The Evolution and Current State of the First Suburbs: An Agenda for Action

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Robert Puentes was presented as the keynote address at a Hofstra University conference in Hempstead, NY.

America's First Suburbs: A Policy Agenda for Older Suburbs in Transition

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Robert Puentes was presented at a summit of mayors, city council members and city managers from older, inner-ring (or ""first"") suburbs around Dayton, OH.

One-Fifth of the Nation: America's First Suburbs in Transition

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, Bruce Katz discusses what has happened to older suburban America since the 1950s.

The Calculus of Coalitions: Cities and States and the Metropolitan Agenda

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This paper argues that in response to shifting population distributions within states, cities need to build new coalitions to effectively achieve their legislative goals within state legislatures.

Valuing America's First Suburbs: A Regional Policy Agenda

Mon, 08 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation to the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council presents options for how older, inner ring suburbs can build coalitions with center cities, rural areas and other suburbs to address issues of mutual concern.

Foreword of ""Half Way From Everywhere: A Portrait of America's First Tier Suburbs"" by William Hudnut

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Older suburbs, often ignored in favor of traditional central city issues or growth issues on the urban fringe, could help redirect metropolitan policy in favor of existing communities, writes Bruce Katz in his foreword to ""Halfway from Everywhere: A

Valuing America's First Suburbs: A Policy Agenda for Older Suburbs in the Midwest

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This report finds that most federal and state policies overlook the needs of first suburbs and calls for much-needed reforms to help strengthen the health of first suburbs before they become the next ring of decline

American Metropolitics : The New Suburban Reality

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Myron Orfield's new work, American Metropolitics, applies revolutionary mapping and demographic research to an eye-opening analysis of the economic, racial, environmental, and political trends of the 25 largest metropolitan regions in the United Stat

Suburbs and the Census: Patterns of Growth and Decline

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

This paper examines nearly 2,600 suburbs in 35 metropolitan areas, and finds that, suburban population growth and decline is highly uneven, with declining suburbs concentrated mainly in older metro areas of the Midwest and the Northeast

The Impacts of Changes in Multifamily Housing Finance on Older Urban Areas

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT

A report examining the changes in housing finance and their affect on older urban areas

The New Metropolitan Agenda: Connecting Cities & Suburbs

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Bruce Katz and Scott Bernstein (Fall 1998)

Chicago Metropolitics: A Regional Agenda for Members of the U.S. Congress

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT

Using the Chicago metropolitan area as an example, this report demonstrates how social and economic polarization within metropolitan areas hurts not only already ailing central cities, but also, low tax-base older, inner suburbs and developing suburb

Affluent, but Needy (First Suburbs)

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

As they grow and change, the nation's first suburbs show signs of stress ahead.