When it comes to employment decisions, it's not just AI that may have biases
New York City’s new law meant to reduce AI-based discriminatory hiring practices is incomplete, experts say. The legislation fails to address human bias, among other loopholes.
Cities have ways to curb gun violence; feds are giving them more money
Lawmakers have recognized community violence intervention programs save lives and taxpayer dollars.
Building infrastructure using inclusive planning
COMMENTARY | As billions of dollars flow to state and local governments under the infrastructure bill, public officials are responsible for using it to create a fairer economy.
Preparing for a Future of Supercharged Storms
COMMENTARY | Thanks to the infrastructure law, community-driven resilience projects in Black and Brown neighborhoods that have been hit hard by past storms are finally being funded. It is essential that government leaders continue to prioritize these frontline areas.
How Building More 'Granny Flats' Can Help Alleviate the Housing Crisis
COMMENTARY | Recent trends—working from home, aging in place and an expensive housing market—demand housing types that are not readily available in a market dominated by single-family housing.
A Closer Look at ID Verification Across State Benefits Applications
The Digital Benefits Network’s open dataset details the identity proofing requirements of 158 applications for benefits programs.
How Regions Can Pivot From Carbon- to Tech-based Economies
Shifting a regional economy is a long-term commitment that requires data-based strategies, economic and racial inclusion and significant, sustained investment in education, a recent report says.
Cities Put on Notice to Install Signals to Help Blind Pedestrians Cross Streets
A federal judge, in a suit supported by the U.S. Department of Justice, recently ruled that Chicago had failed to make intersections safe for people with disabilities. It is the second such ruling against a major city.
Black History Is Everyone’s History
COMMENTARY | How does an incomplete, inaccurate education omitting Black contributions serve society?
How Data Insights Can Solve Geographic Inequity and Build Regional Economies
The Commerce Department’s Regional Economic Research Initiative will provide accessible data tools, visualizations and expert services to help federal, state, local and tribal decision-makers better understand what kind of projects will promote growth.
This Moment is Rife with Opportunities to Advance Racial Equity
COMMENTARY | Government has an immense opportunity to lead on racial equity. It must lean in where it can, examine the data to determine if it is having an impact and adjust plans accordingly.
Seattle Explores a Different Approach to Affordable Housing
Social housing typically centers on permanent affordability, tenant leadership and equity. It's an approach used by cities all over the world, and one some Seattle residents are hoping to see in their own community.
Medicaid Expansion Narrowed Racial Gaps in Hospitalization
COMMENTARY | Expanding Medicaid eligibility reduced Black-white disparities in preventable hospitalizations and ER visits by 10% or more, a new study shows.
Broadband Equity Means Access and Adoption, Not Just Infrastructure Rollouts
Governments should not just install new infrastructure but ensure residents can take advantage of the access, experts say.
L.A.’s Scoring System for Subsidized Housing Gives Unhoused Black and Latino People Lower Priority Scores
An investigation by The Markup found racial disparities in L.A.’s intake system for people experiencing homelessness.
White House’s Environmental Justice Tool Still Comes Up Short, Advocates Say
Groups worry that the criteria that determines which communities qualify is too broad and may lead to federal grant money bypassing the people who need it most.
$185M in Grants to Reconnect Communities Severed by Highways Announced
Federal transportation officials unveiled the dozens of cities and communities selected for grants under the infrastructure law.
Digitized ID Eases Re-entry for Formerly Incarcerated
To streamline the re-entry process for released inmates, the Maryland Re-Entry Passport program launched an online portal that stores digitized copies of personal documents.
More Details Emerge on New York City Free Internet Pilot
Residents in Section 8 housing will be covered by a wireless mesh network under the program announced by Mayor Eric Adams.
How One US City is Beginning a Truth and Reconciliation Program
The Minneapolis initiative is focused on addressing harms that drive racial disparities. Route Fifty spoke with program manager Malaysia Abdi about the work now underway.
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