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Where Indigenous Land Return Is Already Possible Mar 01, 2023

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U.S. cities are responding to the global #LandBack movement by returning land to the stewardship of Indigenous people — to whom it rightfully belongs.
This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

The Results So Far: Is Guaranteed Income Cutting Poverty? Feb 15, 2023

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Pilots of guaranteed income programs are launching in cities all over the United States. We talked with the researchers tracking the results and what they show.
This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

They Built 335 Miles of Bike Lanes in 24 Months Feb 08, 2023

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Who says change can’t happen quickly? One group says they’ve figured out the playbook for fast-tracking bike lanes.
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What Happens When the Bus Is Free To Ride Feb 02, 2023

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Cities everywhere are proving paying a fare to ride the bus isn’t necessary, and getting rid of fares altogether makes them more useful.
This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

Where the Employees Bought The Landscaping Business Jan 25, 2023

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This El Paso landscaping company is now owned by its employees. And while that’s not entirely unusual, the way the sale happened could be a model for the future.
This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

Uber-For-Buses Comes Right to Your Door Jan 18, 2023

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What rideshare did for cars is proving possible for buses in cities everywhere. It’s called microtransit.
This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

These Tenants Took on Their Corporate Landlords Jan 11, 2023

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Private equity firms own their homes. When these tenants weren’t getting repairs they needed, they put their rent in escrow.
This episode is sponsored by:
• Solutions of the Year - If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/donate and make a donation of any size.
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Let’s Talk More About EBikes, Less About Electric Cars Jan 04, 2023

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What could leaders do to make ebikes the transportation of the future?
This episode is sponsored by:
• Solutions of the Year - If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/donate and make a donation of any size.
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Tulsa Offered to Pay People to Move; 50,000 Applied Dec 21, 2022

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This Oklahoma city bet that remote workers would move to the city if offered a set of incentives, including cash. They were right.
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Understanding Patagonia and Perpetual Purpose Trusts Dec 14, 2022

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The big news that a billionaire had “given away” his company to fight climate change is actually part of a movement that is redefining the goals of business.
This episode is sponsored by:
• Solutions of the Year - If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/donate and make a donation of any size.
• Next City App - Downloading the Next City App is a smart way to stay informed. Turn on notifications and it’s easy to ensure you never miss a story. To download the app now, search for Next City in the Android

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