Topics

Cities & Communities

Our research focuses on local and state economies, giving leaders in government, business, nonprofits, and philanthropy actionable knowledge and data to shape a future where every community in our nation is prosperous, just, and resilient—no matter its starting point.

Upcoming Event

January 29

2025

Demographics & Population On the Front Porch with Tony Pipa and Brent Orrell: A Conversation with Benji Backer and Michelle Moore

AEI, Washington DC

Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

WATERLOO, UNITED STATES - Jun 15, 2021: View of the small town of Waterloo in upstate New York on an overcast day

U.S. Government & Politics In one of his final actions, Biden urges continued help for left-behind places

Mark Muro, Anthony F. Pipa

January 22, 2025

Juan Jose Muñoz, left, and Elvin Antonio Urbina walk with their belongings through a flooded street in North Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida’s Gulf Coast.

U.S. Economy Taxation, Representation, and Climate Migration

Vanessa Williamson, Ellis Chen

January 21, 2025

Lights from crosstown traffic on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan New York City

Transportation Congestion pricing is now a viable option for US cities’ transportation policymaking

Adie Tomer

January 17, 2025

Experts

Julia Stasch Distinguished Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

William H. Frey Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Robert Puentes Vice President and Director - Brookings Metro @rpuentes

Mary E. Gallagher

Mary E. Gallagher Nonresident Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, John L. Thornton China Center @marygao

Geoff Boeing Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Molly Kinder

Molly Kinder Fellow - Brookings Metro @MollyKinder

See more experts

Filter by

results at a time