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How Municipal Bonds Put Public Projects in Motion
A repaired water main or a new school roof may be paid for over many years. Municipal borrowing connects those long-lived projects to public budgets—and leaves choices about who pays and when.
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The Economics of Growing Food in the City
An empty lot can look like an invitation to plant. The harder questions are who can use it, for how long, and whether the growing project can cover the costs around the harvest.
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What a Water Bill Can—and Can’t—Tell Us
A higher water rate can encourage conservation, but it cannot tell us who has a practical way to use less. The design of the bill matters as much as the price.