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Reconciliation Revival? Ever since Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) publicly renounced his support of the House-passed Build Back Better Act (BBBA) in December of last year, the prospects of a...

A new report is showing theres a big need when it comes to improving poverty and housing.

Land banks are public or private organizations that purchase, hold, redevelop, or otherwise manage foreclosed or abandoned properties with the goal of achieving community objectives such as affordable housing construction or public park space.

Formerly at risk of becoming a rail terminal, the historic and culturally valuable site along the Chattahoochee River is now one step closer to being protected as a new city park.

Take a walking tour of Rosslyn and learn how sidewalks, land use, and street connectivity influence your experience in public spaces. Learn how state policy informs local revitalization efforts. Attend a first-time homebuyers’ seminar. More in this week’s urbanist events.

The free event will provide diapers, baby wipes, baby toiletries, refreshments and more.

Councilmember Antonio Lewis lost his childhood home in southeast Atlanta along Atlaview Drive because he couldn't put a stop to its demolition.

Inamullah Niazai speaks during an interview Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Niazai is one of about 600 people who have fled Afganistan and made it to St. Louis

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Inamullah Niazai sits on the front porch step of his red-brick St....

St. Louis civic leaders want to attract Afghan refugees in hopes of offsetting decades of population loss and rejuvenating urban neighborhoods. The newcomers are grateful for a chance at a new life.