Plus, the important role neighborhoods play in economic inclusion, and how local governments can maximize public assets.
| How would China tackle a second Trump term? With U.S. polls showing a close presidential race, Beijing is facing the reality of a possible second term for Donald Trump in the White House. Yun Sun examines what’s at stake for the U.S.-China trade war, Taiwan, Russia, and more. |
A key point “Rarely has China felt so powerless in influencing the future policies of a U.S. administration as it is regarding Trump. In the past, China was more confident with business ties and the belief that U.S.-China tensions had a floor. That is not the case anymore.” — Yun Sun |
Strengthening US communities Inclusive and healthy neighborhoods. In the United States, neighborhoods determine people’s access to education, jobs, clean air, and upward mobility. Despite this, neighborhoods are often overlooked as essential ingredients of regional and national prosperity. Hanna Love and Bethany Krupicka share lessons from 11 neighborhoods to help achieve economic inclusion goals in communities nationwide. Overlooked public assets. With American Rescue Plan funds drying up, local leaders across the country are facing high expenditures. Fortunately, state and local governments own a lot of valuable real estate that can be leveraged to generate value for communities. Ben McAdams and Tracy Hadden Loh outline how to put these assets to work. |
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