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The Weekly Wrap: ICE Agents Denied Entry To Dodger Stadium

1 week ago | nextcity.org | Deonna Anderson

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. p.s. The Next City team will be on a staff retreat next week and then we’ll be off on July 4th. We’ll be back in your inbox with The Weekly Wrap on July 11th! The Los Angeles Dodgers said that it denied ICE agents from entering its stadium parking lot on Thursday, according to The Guardian.
These Museums Are Teaching Us About How Our Cities Work

1 week ago | nextcity.org | Eliana Perozo

When Hurricane Ida hit New York City in 2021, water pipes in Queens were already backed up, and the heavy rain caused severe flooding – killing 11 residents. How do these pipes work, and what made them so vulnerable to the floods? What were the engineering, urban planning and policy decisions that led to these scenes of devastation?
The Weekly Wrap: Troops Descend on L.A. as Angelenos Rise Up Against ICE

2 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Aysha Khan

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe. After days of protest over aggressive federal immigration raids in Los Angeles., the Trump administration deployed 700 marines and 4,000 National Guard members to “liberate” Los Angeles.
Unlocking Housing Access: Why Tenant Screening Protections Matter

2 weeks ago | nextcity.org

Sponsored podcast: Learn how tenant screening protections can break down barriers for renters and protect fair access to housing for the most vulnerable.
The Weekly Wrap: Tulsa’s $105 Million Reparations Plan

3 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Deonna Anderson |Aysha Khan

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe. Dubbed the “Road to Repair,” the plan is meant to address the systemic impacts from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, BET reports.
Moonlight’s Impact on Pedestrian Safety Shows How Little Work Is Needed For Safer Streets

3 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Maylin Tu

A recent study shows that even a small amount of light could make a big difference in preventing pedestrian fatalities at night. Justin Tyndall, professor of economics at the University of Hawaii, set out to test whether moonlit nights are safer for pedestrians. What he found was surprising: In rural areas with less artificial light, “the brightest moon is reducing pedestrian deaths by like 40%,” he says. Overall, across the U.S., the effect was a 5% drop in deaths.
The Weekly Wrap: Texas Goes Big on Single-Staircase Reform

4 weeks ago | nextcity.org | Aysha Khan

Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe. Weeks after to further boost its housing construction boom, the Texas Legislature has now approved a similar change to its state building code.
Unlocked: Opening the Door to Housing Access Through Tenant Screening Protections

1 month ago | nextcity.org

Discover how tenant screening protections are helping renters overcome the lasting impact of eviction records and discriminatory background checks—learn what your community can do.
New Landfill Rules Were Supposed To Cut Methane. Michigan’s Still Falling Short.

1 month ago | nextcity.org | Nina Ignaczak

Darwin Baas surveys Kent County’s landfill from the cab of a county truck, watching the steady arrival of waste-hauling vehicles dumping drywall, sofas, home clean-outs, and bagged leftovers tumbling out by the ton. An average of 800 of these trucks arrive every day. The South Kent Landfill — just outside Grand Rapids — is now about 95% full.
Rotting Food, Rising Heat: How Michigan’s Landfills Help Drive Methane Pollution

1 month ago | nextcity.org | Nina Ignaczak

This story was co-published with Planet Detroit as part of a week-long series investigating how Michigan’s food waste system contributes to climate change through landfill methane emissions — and the local solutions that could turn the tide. From farm to fridge to landfill, we examine how wasted food impacts our environment, economy, and communities, and highlight the people working to build a more sustainable, climate-friendly future.