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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

In San Francisco, Video Series Raises Awareness About Affordable Housing
Highlighting the city's efforts to provide affordable housing resources for residents. Continued

Life After Jail: In L.A. County, a Systems-Wide Approach to Reduce Recidivism
Helping justice-involved individuals access the wraparound services they need most. Continued

In San Jose, Making the City a Classroom
The San Jose Public Library is rethinking how to integrate city facilities and services as learning opportunities. Continued

Creating a Process Map: How Denver Aligned Agencies to Push Through Transit Projects
How a roadmap helps build coordination and collaboration. Continued

How Three Cities Are Expanding Job Opportunities for Their Most Vulnerable Residents
Closing the skills gap presents new opportunities. Continued

Four Ways to Build Strong Communities
Insights to build inclusive, forward-thinking communities that respond to residents’ needs. Continued

Collaboration in Action: Here’s What it Takes
True collaboration is not just sitting in the same meeting together. Continued

Mayors Unite to Take On Cities’ Challenges
Mayors take a stand on immigration, broadband access, community policing, the 2020 Census, and more. Continued

How to Get Kids to See Their Own Potential
Integrate their vision for themselves into your advice. Continued

Mixing It Up: Business-World Tactics In Government
Tactics like whiteboarding ideas to get creative ideas flowing. Continued

Addressing Digital Inequality in San Jose
The key driver that influences the digital divide is affordability. Continued

Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Bay Area
Tackling affordable childcare, parental leave, and explicit bias training for all city staff. Continued

Cleaning Up the Streets of Los Angeles
How L.A. Is using data, tech, and smart strategies, block by block. Continued

Connecting Students to STEM Careers
Establishing a school-to-workforce STEM pipeline through public-private partnerships. Continued

Creating a Blueprint for More Equitable Growth
Helping the city's most vulnerable residents find jobs. Continued

Fueling a Startup Movement in the Breadbasket of the World
Ag tech, clean tech, and food tech can flourish in Fresno. Continued

Instilling a Culture of Innovation in Government
Designing an Office of Innovation to improve customer-centered services. Continued

Reimagining How to Fund Critical Infrastructure Projects
Creative ways to engage private-sector partners. Continued

The Road to a Winning Olympic City Bid
What it took to get L.A. the 2024 Games. Continued

COVID-19 Tools & Resources
As FUSE fellows respond to the COVID-19 crisis, we've compiled the resources they’re surfacing and deploying into the field. Continued