Survey: What's the Biggest Risk Facing Cities

Politico Magazine put out a big question to "mayors, urbanists and other thinkers": what are the biggest threats that American cities currently face?

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July 9, 2017, 9:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell

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When Politico Magazine sent its survey about the biggest threats facing cities, most respondents "took the long view—looking beyond Trump to challenges like urban broadband deserts, a shallow mayoral talent pool, crippling pension crises, and state or federal meddling."

The survey offers academics, authors, mayors, and more to provide 200-500 words on the subject of their choosing. And we can verify, the word Trump rarely comes up.

FULL STORY: What’s the Greatest Risk Cities Face?

Friday, June 30, 2017 in Politico Magazine

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