For Roommates Under Coronavirus Lockdown, There Are a Lot of New Rules
Renters in apartments and houses share more than just germs with their roommates: Life under coronavirus lockdown means negotiating new social rules.
‘East Lake Meadows’ Isn’t Just a Public Housing Tragedy
The new PBS documentary film from Sarah Burns and David McMahon chronicles the fall of an Atlanta housing project through the residents who once called it home.
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Saying ‘I Do’ From a Social Distance
Traditional weddings are unsafe if not banned in much of the world due to Covid-19. But that doesn’t mean couples are canceling the dancing or live music.
The Human Cost of Calling an Uber Right Now
Uber and Lyft drivers risk Covid-19 infections to shuttle doctors and vulnerable people around. Can they get the same job protections as other frontline workers?
No, Coronavirus Is Not ‘Just Killing Old People’
There are reasons why so many younger — and older — adults ignore public health warnings about Covid-19, says geriatrician Louise Aronson.
What About the Workers Cleaning Up Coronavirus?
Janitors, domestic workers, housekeeping, and office cleaning crews are on the front lines of the battle against Covid-19. Can they protect their own health?
What Cities Are Doing to Stall Evictions and Foreclosures
A movement to halt evictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading to more U.S. cities and states. Many are looking to stop utility shut-offs and foreclosures, too.
When ‘Cancel Everything’ Means Disaster for the Arts
With audiences gone and performances canceled due to the coronavirus crisis, musicians, entertainers, artists and cultural workers face a grim economic outlook.
An Emerging Coronavirus Concern: Eviction
For low-wage workers and cities, the real health emergency could be homelessness. So officials are advancing new proposals to temporarily halt evictions.
Want to Avoid Coronavirus in the City? First, Stop Touching Stuff.
From subway straps to scooters, urban living is all about sharing stuff — and swapping germs. Here’s how to lower your risk of contracting Covid-19.
The Census Bureau Wasn’t Counting on the Coronavirus
As census takers for the decennial survey prepare to knock on doors and count residents, anxieties about the spread of COVID-19 could hamper their efforts.
2020 Democratic Endorsement Tracker: Who Mayors Back for President
Mayoral endorsements have always played a role in presidential elections. But this year, the support of city leaders has been particularly prominent.
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The Dream of the ’80s Is Alive in These Unhinged Chamber of Commerce Videos
How did urban boosters promote cities like Buffalo, Detroit and Kansas City during the 1980s? It took jingles, slogans, and a whole lot of montages.
The Great Tulsa Remote Worker Experiment
The first class of hand-picked remote workers moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in exchange for $10,000 and a built-in community. The city might just be luring them to stay.
For Those Living in Public Housing, It’s a Long Way to Work
A new Urban Institute study measures the spatial mismatch between where job seekers live and employment opportunities.
Playing the Odds on the Next California Wildfire
In fire-prone parts of California, insurance companies are using new AI-powered tools to better estimate the likelihood of a devastating wildfire disaster.
Nextdoor Wants to Be a One-Stop Shop for Police
The neighborhood social network’s new app is aimed at public agencies, and it lets local law enforcement more easily tap into the online community.
Raleigh Wants to Raze and Rebuild the Community Meeting
Facing a housing shortage, the North Carolina city is dismantling its Citizen Advisory Councils, which have shaped development decisions since 1974.
The Rise and Fall of America’s Rural Meth Labs
In his new book The Alchemy of Meth, anthropologist Jason Pine chronicles how methamphetamine addiction reshaped rural Missouri, and beyond.
The Presidential Candidates that Mayors Support
Big-city mayors favor Mike Bloomberg after his late entry into the race, while leaders in smaller cities have lined up behind Pete Buttigieg.