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Joe Biden and others on the left believe increasing the inventory of houses Americans can afford requires putting more residences in already existing neighborhoods, including changing zoning laws to allow multiple units on single-family home lots. Biden also wants fewer people driving cars, which fits the leftist narrative that to achieve social justice and save the planet, people should live in dense, mixed-income neighborhoods, and use public transportation. Quartz reports on Biden’s efforts to advance his housing and transportation agenda as a positive development, including bypassing the legislative process: After centrists in Congress killed his Build Back Better bill aimed at addressing housing affordability, Biden is now finding ways to fix the problem without the legislature’s help. He’s proposing expanding federal financing for affordable housing and to offer more grants from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to localities that pass denser zoning laws. He also … [Read more...] about Biden Wants Denser Housing in Neighborhoods, More Public Transit

1 Traffic & Transit The first of many this summer, the public forum on Thursday, May 19 provides space to tell the MBTA what's important to you. Meg Grazian , Patch Staff Posted Reply BOSTON — The MBTA is holding a virtual meeting Thursday, May 19 to hear feedback from the public on its plans to redesign Greater Boston's bus network. The Bus Network Redesign, or Better Bus Project, has been in the works at the MBTA since 2018. The project aims to reimagine the bus system in Boston for the residents who need it most, from offering more midday, evening and weekend service to adding new bus routes. The MBTA calls the plan a "once-in-a-generation opportunity." Currently in the Planning stage, the Better Bus Project will use this summer to work together with the public to design a new network map. Thursday's meeting is the first of many meant to gather extensive public feedback. A final network map will be presented … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss: MBTA To Hold Public Meeting On Bus Redesign

1 Traffic & Transit The meeting is scheduled to get residents' feedback and provide information on the roundabout plan at the Cedar Road and Haven intersection. TJ Kremer III , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply NEW LENOX, IL — The Village of New Lenox is scheduled to hold a public information meeting from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the New Lenox Village Hall about a planned roundabout at the Cedar Road and Haven intersections. The intersection experiences heavy traffic, accidents and mobility issues for motorists and pedestrians, according to a new release sent by the Village. The Village is nearing completion of the Phase I Engineering Study of the roundabout project, according to the release. The study identified the needs and issues, came up with possible solutions, and chose a roundabout as the best solution, according to the release. The projected cost of the roundabout is approximately $2.7 million, with some of … [Read more...] about Public Meeting Scheduled For Roundabout Project

0 Politics & Government The High Road Training Fund will be a joint venture between the state Workforce Development Board and the nonprofit Jobs for the Future. The Center Square California , News Partner Posted Reply By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square, The Center Square California May 13, 2022 (The Center Square) – The state of California has formed a new public-private partnership to expand the state's stable of workers in the climate and public health sectors. Gov. Gavin Newsom's office calls these "jobs of the future." The High Road Training Fund will be a joint venture between the state Workforce Development Board and the nonprofit Jobs for the Future. Newsom's office said the state program would be similar to the High Road Training Partnerships and the High Road Construction Careers program, which has seen $62 million in state funds allocated between the two. Unlike those – geared to train workers for … [Read more...] about California Partners With Nonprofit To Train Climate, Public Health Workers

0 Politics & Government To mark Public Service Recognition Week, Brookline invited staff members to nominate their colleagues and peers for recognition. Annie Sandoli , Patch Staff Posted Reply BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline acknowledged employees last week as part of National Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), according to Town Administrator Mel Kleckner. Celebrated during the first week of May since 1985, PSRW is a nationwide public education campaign designed to honor those who serve as federal, state, county and local employees. "So many people put in remarkable effort to make town government run smoothly and effectively, and many of them do so behind the scenes," Kleckner said in a statement. "Public Service Recognition Week is an opportunity for us to pause and show our gratitude for their efforts, which directly benefit the community." To mark PSRW, Brookline invited staff members to nominate … [Read more...] about Brookline Honors Staff During National Public Service Recognition Week

0 Schools M3 organizers hope that 125 MPS students who plan to attend either MATC or UWM will participate in the first year of Smart Start. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from UWM at Waukesha: May 9, 2022 A new initiative involving UWM aims to help ease the transition of Milwaukee Public Schools students from high school into college. The program, called Smart Start, will feature opportunities including the ability for MPS students who plan to attend UWM to work with math instructors over the summer to help improve math placement once their freshman year begins, as well as academic success workshops and community events that offer support and engagement in the fall. The goal of Smart Start is to address the education phenomenon known as "summer melt," which occurs when high school seniors who plan to go to college in the fall never actually enroll. That is the case with roughly 10% to 40% … [Read more...] about New M-Cubed Initiative Aims To Ease Transition Of MPS Students Accepted To UWM At Waukesha