Stories

How Data Can Create Racial Equity

To address systemic racism, U.S. city leaders need to stop looking at their data in aggregate and start asking questions. Continued

How Two California Cities Are Working to Stay Afloat of the Impending Homelessness Crisis

COVID-19 has exacerbated California's housing crisis, but Stockton and San Jose are striving to protect residents. Continued

How to Make Communities Part of the Opportunity Zone Equation

Ensuring that local governments prioritize community voice through Opportunity Zones. Continued

Los Angeles Shines a (Street)Light on Equity

Los Angeles works to embrace smart city technology in more inclusive ways. Continued

How to Make Sure City Budgets Prioritize Racial Equity

As cities and counties face deficits due to Covid-19, including equity in the budgeting process is more important than ever. Continued

How Los Angeles Is Supporting Immigrant Workers and Businesses Affected by COVID

Protecting and prioritizing immigrant workers and immigrant-owned businesses in Los Angeles County. Continued

How Oakland Is Helping Small Businesses Survive During the Pandemic

Prioritizing the most vulnerable businesses in overlooked neighborhoods with grant programs and community outreach. Continued

14 Smart Strategies for Designing Human-Centered Transportation Systems

As cities embrace the future of transportation, FUSE fellows are designing systems that meet the needs of the community. Continued

Working Together to Dismantle Structural Racism

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to move forward as a society. Continued

Five Ways Local Governments Can Spur Development of Affordable Housing

Finding creative approaches to financing affordable housing even amidst COVID-19. Continued

Equity Must Be Part of the COVID-19 Recovery Framework

Resiliency and recovery experts share how local government can respond with urgency, nimbleness, and flexibility. Continued

How Libraries Are Stepping Up as a Front Line of Resilience

Reimagining community service during COVID-19 and beyond. Continued

During the COVID-19 Crisis, Staying Connected to Communities Is More Critical than Ever. Here’s How to Do It Right

Civic leaders and FUSE fellows offer advice on staying connected, especially to already marginalized communities, during the pandemic. Continued

Washington D.C. Works to Fill a Gap in Treatment for Justice-Involved Individuals with Behavioral Health Issues

Breaking the cycle of recidivism by helping change thinking patterns. Continued

COVID-19: 10 Things Government Agencies Can Do to Protect the Health of Their Most Vulnerable Residents

How health and human services agencies are responding to COVID-19. Continued

What Government Agencies Can Do Now to Help Small Businesses Cope with the COVID-19 Crisis

How civic leaders can immediately help small businesses. Continued

Giving Underserved Youths a Chance to Succeed Through Better Access to High-Quality Education

Prioritizing access to education for underserved youths. Continued

L.A. County’s ‘Command Center’ Is Making Healthcare Better

Applying change management for improved patient experiences and coordinated care. Continued

In Search of Answers to the Homelessness Crisis, These California Cities Are Breaking Down Long-Standing Silos

Coordinating communication to effectively address homelessness. Continued

How Vallejo Used a Failed Amazon Bid to Drive Economic Development

Reimagined marketing counters a stalled economy. Continued

Washington D.C. Aims to Improve Underserved Neighborhoods Through Better Land Management

Managing properties to prioritize equitable land use. Continued

Los Angeles County Works to Transform Criminal Justice Through Collaboration

Opening lines of communication to reform criminal justice. Continued

Google, Square, and Kiva Are Helping Boost Startups in Cleveland

Public-private partnerships help fledgling businesses. Continued

Overlooked by Venture Capitalists, Underserved Entrepreneurs Find Support from Local Governments

Helping every aspiring entrepreneur have a chance at success. Continued

How Government Agencies Are Using Dashboards to Interpret Data and Improve Efficiency

Insider advice on developing data dashboards. Continued

How to Design a Human-Centered Government Website

Best practices for building websites that serve local communities. Continued

In Their Search for New Approaches to Affordable Housing, Innovative Civic Leaders Are Thinking Small

The potential of micro-housing to help with the affordable housing crisis. Continued

The Streets of East Palo Alto Are Crammed with Commuters. The City Turns to Its Residents for Solutions

Listening to the community is key to understanding the issues. Continued

Offering More Than a Roof, These Housing Authorities Help Residents Become Financially Self Reliant

Empowering residents through innovative services. Continued

Minneapolis Seeking More Equitable Transportation Alternatives

Advancing mobility for all residents. Continued

Thousands of Silicon Valley Residents Can’t Get Online. San Jose Has a Plan to Fix That

Increasing connectivity and digital services. Continued

How L.A. County Made Collecting Child Support Less Punitive

It's not a one-size-fits-all approach. Continued

Here’s How Long Beach Is Working to Ensure Every Resident Is Counted in the 2020 Census

Collaboration and community trust are key. Continued

Fewer Emissions, Cheaper Energy: San Jose Forges Ahead Toward a Sustainable Future

San Jose strives to improve the health and lives of its community. Continued

St. Louis Tackles Pretrial Reform

Rethinking a system to improve equity and decrease the jail population. Continued

Accelerator Funds for Affordable Housing? San Francisco’s Creative Approach

Preserving and expanding the city's supply of affordable housing. Continued

Beyond Shelter: San Francisco’s Holistic Approach to Caring for the Homeless

Improving health outcomes by considering all the needs of a patient. Continued

Avoiding Gentrification, How to Use Opportunity Zones to Benefit Communities

Local governments prepare for potential investments. Continued

As Construction Industry Booms, Pittsburgh Moves to Avoid Labor Shortfall

Bringing local and diverse talent into the skilled trades. Continued

For Those Experiencing Homelessness, ‘The Bin’ Honors Their Belongings

Los Angeles provides free storage to anyone who needs the service. Continued

San Francisco Humanizes the Healthcare Experience

Taking a patient-centered approach to care. Continued

Los Angeles Libraries Help Immigrants with Vital Services

Classes and support help immigrants thrive as residents. Continued

Building a Workforce to Help the Homeless in Los Angeles

Recruiting a diverse workforce to provide services for those experiencing homelessness. Continued

How City Leaders Are Taking on Their Most Difficult Challenges

Insights on revitalizing and rebuilding urban communities. Continued

Amidst a Rising Sea-Level Crisis, Staying Resilient in New Orleans

Lessons learned on staying resilient with limited resources. Continued

Connecting Vulnerable Seniors to Services They Need In Long Beach

Improving accessibility and mobility, and intergenerational equity. Continued

How Philadelphia is Battling Poverty by Building a Robust Workforce

Government, community, and business leaders collaborate to build an innovative workforce development system. Continued

Designing a Patient-Centered Approach in the L.A. County Jail System

Creating a more streamlined process that improves the quality and efficiency of medical care of those who go through the L.A. County criminal justice system. Continued

How New Orleans is Building an Open, Transparent Police Department

Responding to an expansive consent decree, the New Orleans Police Department is opening up its data, and building trust with the community along the way. Continued