1/2 The DMV Monitor, a new data interactive from @brookings.edu and MWCOG tracks real-time changes in the regional economy to help inform policymakers and the public of the impacts of federal spending and staffing cuts.

1/2 Good and reliable data is under threat as the Trump administration removes federal data sets and scrambles the people and agencies responsible for collecting accurate statistics.

1/3 Hard to believe it was 20 years ago that Hurricane #Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans. Katrina reshaped the nation’s understanding of disasters, equitable recovery, and resilience to future climate events.

1/2 Despite violent crime at 30-year lows in DC, Trump deployed National Guard citing 'violent gangs.' This retreat from evidence-based community safety ignores proven local solutions.

Politicizing federal statistics compromises the ability of policymakers to properly analyze the state of the economy and develop the best policies to ensure prosperity, write former chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers Cecilia Rouse and Gregory Mankiw. Read their new op-ed:

New from @brookings.edu Prez Cecelia Rouse: Federal statistics make it possible for business & policymakers to plan for the future. And that is something everyone should care about. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Bill Frey @BrookingsMetro shows Hispanic, Asian American, multiracial populations were 93% of US population growth 2023-4. #Immigration remains essential to stem the decline of America’s youth population. connect.brookings.edu/the-fast-gro...

The season finale of @brookings.edu new podcast is up! It features Xav Briggs convo w Melanie Allen (Hive Fund for Climate & Gender Justice) & RJ McGrail (Lincoln Land) on local communities & the clean energy transition. Click here for all the eps! www.brookings.edu/tags/metro-b...

How has New Orleans recovered and adapted in the two decades since Hurricane Katrina? In a new @brookings.edu and The Data Center research series, authors dive into how the metro area is building greater resilience. Read more--> www.brookings.edu/collection/n...

1/2 Its been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans. The storm reshaped the nation’s understanding of disasters, equitable recovery, and resilience to future climate events.

ICYMI: check out this new @brookings.edu analysis by @markmuro1.bsky.social @shriyared.bsky.social mapping the #AI economy. Among others they find high concentration in a limited number of metro areas, but numerous other regions are home to meaningful AI activity www.brookings.edu/articles/map...

Nearly 350 years after its establishment as a colonial center for global trade, agriculture, early manufacturing, and shipbuilding, the Philadelphia region is now viewed as a national hub for life sciences, health care, education, and professional services.

I have a new piece out about how the House reconciliation bill will harm rural households. Not only will it rural folks lose health coverage & food access, hospitals are more likely to close and businesses will struggle. All for a tax cut skewed towards the wealthy. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

🚦NYC’s congestion pricing is cutting traffic & cleaning the air. Could it be a model for other cities? 🎙️ New @brookings.edu Metro Blueprint episode w/ Adie Tomer & Polly Trottenberg dives into the early wins, challenges & what’s next. 🎧 Listen: www.brookings.edu/articles/wil... #CongestionPricing

#Crypto policy isnt just for techies and investors. Millions could be impacted but most arent in the room In a new @brookings.edu piece @tonantzin-lc.bsky.social says communities, consumers, workers need a real say 📖 brookings.edu/articles/protecting-the-american-public-from-crypto-risks-and-harms

"The results are damning. Our analysis shows that transit trips in the District take on average over 2.5 times longer than driving the same route." ggwash.org/view/99532/d... Damning, indeed.

And subscribe now to Metro Blueprint on your favorite podcast app, or find us on Apple, Spotify, and the link below, to start getting new episodes when they are published. www.brookings.edu/tags/metro-b...

1/2 Check out the new episode of Metro Blueprint, a podcast from @brookings.edu Metro. In this episode, @lohplaces.bsky.social speaks with Kurt Weigle (Greater St. Louis Inc) about how cities can break the “urban doom loop” and convert offices to residential housing www.brookings.edu/articles/st-...

Starting now: @brookings.edu event: Pathways to regional prosperity, the case for investing in transformative infrastructure. Tun in here --> www.brookings.edu/events/pathw...

Happy #InfrastructureWeek ! Register today to attend this week's Brookings Metro event with @repricklarsen.bsky.social, Adie Tomer, & regional practitioners on how the federal government can support greater investment in regions, localties, and infrastructure. www.brookings.edu/events/pathw...

JHEC has a new call for papers: Special Issue on Local Public Finance & Housing. Local govts act as gatekeepers of development AND providers of key public services (schools, roads, safety). Better research can help us understand interactions between these roles. www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

LAUNCHING TODAY: I’m thrilled to announce publication of the first episode of Metro Blueprint, a podcast from Brookings Metro. I'll be your host and...

1/2 A network of leaders from across the five-county Philly region, has come together with support from @brookings.edu Metro & @pewtrusts.org to deliver a market assessment, engage partners to prioritize industries, develop strategies, establish a shared operating structure for implementation.

Where on the map might #GenerativeAI benefit or harm workers most? That's the question of a new brief out from @markmuro1.bsky.social, Shriya Methkupally, and @MollyKinder brookings.edu/articles/the... #AIFutureofWork

China’s retaliatory tariffs will hurt Trump-voting counties most, say @brookings.edu analysts Mark Muro and Rob Maxim www.brookings.edu/articles/chi...

"The fed govt’s workforce has remained largely unchanged in size for over 50 years, even as the population has grown by 68% and spending has quintupled, highlighting the critical role of technology and contractors" Read more from @brookings.edu Elaine Kamarck --> www.brookings.edu/articles/is-...

1/2 Transportation is the largest emitter of GHGs, but it was only recently that the feds tied $ to climate. Now, with a Republican trifecta these programs are in doubt.

Most of America’s population growth since the pandemic is due to immigration gains. Check out the latest from @brookings.edu Bill Frey --> www.brookings.edu/articles/imm...

The future of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is uncertain. My @brookings.edu colleagues Riki Fujii-Rajani and Sanjay Patnaik discuss what's at risk: www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

Architects from cities that have #congestionpricing programs (eg London, Stockholm) agree that it is critical to limit the # of exemptions. This report from @enotrans.bsky.social lays out the principles: enotrans.org/eno-resource...

After a ruling in a New Jersey case, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it would proceed with implementing New York City’s congestion pricing program on Jan. 5.

With concerns about a divided/immobilized federal government, @lohplaces.bsky.social and Tim Tompkins make the case for local place. www.brookings.edu/articles/one...

First up: Paved Paradise by @henrygrabar.bsky.social This book completely changed the way I think about parking and the ways cities are planned around transportation.

I think I found the problem —> “the county passed a zoning rule that prohibited building residential units near the Loudoun Gateway station” www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

[email protected] Metro's Joe Parilla & Glencora Haskins write that the administration’s approach of fostering private investment thru public incentives will reshape local economies, create jobs, & drive growth in (ironically) areas that lean conservative www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

In this compilation @brookings.edu Metro experts discuss the future of place-based economic policies, the state of infrastructure projects, the impacts of mass deportation, what's next for climate action efforts, AI's effects on workers, & more connect.brookings.edu/whats-in-sto...

Who will operate the nation's aging water systems over the next 3 decades? @brookings.edu Joe Kane says that's what keeps utility leaders up at night. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Important Tech Hub news: Congress is set to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill and it includes up to $500 million in new funding for the Tech Hubs program! www.commerce.senate.gov/2024/12/cant... @brookings.edu @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev @jfallows.bsky.social

Federal infrastructure $ are flowing, but are state systems ready? A new @brookings.edu Metro report from Joe Kane and Anna Singer dives into state water funding. Without reforms, underserved communities risk being left behind.

Here's my latest newsletter update from @brookingsinst.bsky.social Metro w a collection of thoughts on what's in store for cities/metros, infrastructure, and more: connect.brookings.edu/whats-in-sto...

Hello, Bluesky! We are the Brookings Institution, one of the world’s most trusted think tanks. We’re excited to share our research here and to engage with the community. As we get started, we’d love to hear from you. Reply to let us know which policy areas most interest you!

As Election Day unfolded, speculation swirled about what a new administration might mean for cities/metros. In this piece @brookingsinst.bsky.social Metro experts weigh-in on the future for place-based, locally led solutions that leaders championed in recent years www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

This new piece brings together insights from @brookingsinst.bsky.social Metro scholars, examining how the next 4 years might shape cities, regions, communities across the U.S. Check it out --> www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

Must-read thread from my @brookingsinst.bsky.social colleague @robmaxim.bsky.social

Check out my latest update from @brookingsinst.bsky.social featuring new analyses from Metro scholars on election voting patterns, infrastructure planning and programming, digital workforce, and more --> connect.brookings.edu/a-closer-loo...

Masterfully moderated @brookingsinst.bsky.social fireside chat with Sen Hickenlooper by Frankie Mansaray (@CareerWiseDC Apprentice Class ‘23). Excellent lessons for maximizing youth apprenticeships #NAW2024

Join us today at noon to hear from former CityWorks DC youth apprentices joining us today on @brookingsinst.bsky.social stage to share their perspectives on opportunity in America plus a fireside chat w Sen John Hickenlooper & panel discussion --> www.brookings.edu/events/youth...

Check out this new exit poll analysis from my @brookingsinst.bsky.social colleague Bill Frey: recent minority voting patterns could be a short-term blip that has not truly transformed the GOP’s voter base --> www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...

🎟️🏆 @EnoTrans Leadership Awards Reception is back! Hope to see you all on January 10 at Hotel Kimpton Monaco, DC. Don’t miss your opportunity to join the premier transportation networking event of the year! Sign up today at bit.ly/47bv722