Are developing-world cities engines of opportunities for low-wage earners? In this study, we track a cohort of young low-income workers in…
Money in politics is the subject of great debate at every level of government, yet it has principally been studied at the federal level in…
Amid rising congestion and transport emissions, policymakers are embracing the ‘15-minute city’ model, which envisions neighbourhoods where…
The study of urban and local politics in the United States has long been hindered by a lack of centralized sources of election data. We…
Housing costs across the nation and in Greater Boston are rising, and many policymakers have turned to Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) in an…
Democratic mayors have no effect on crime, but do reduce the Black share of arrests for petty crimes
We examine whether mayors’ partisan affiliations lead to differences in crime rates, arrest rates, and the racial composition of arrests.…
How do media portrayals of potential policy beneficiaries’ identities sway public support for these policies in a public health setting?…
Americans travel 7 to 9 miles on average for shopping and recreational activities, which is far longer than the 15-minute (walking) city…
What will COVID-19 and the shift to remote work do to the cities of the world? The temporary disruptions have been enormous and remain…
Housing policy is one of the most important areas of local politics. Yet little is known about how local legislatures and executives make…