A nonpartisan, independent public policy research organization that strives to identify and address the pressing issues facing midsize cities.
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Metro Ideas Project retweeted
23 Jul 2018
Check out this graph comparing the first eight days of early voting from three election years… This year shows a 4% jump from 2014 and almost 20% jump from 2010! Let’s keep these numbers climbing. Vote early today through July 28! #GoVoteTN More here: tnsos.org/elections/Election…
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13 Jul 2018
Early voting for state primaries and county offices open today across Tennessee. We've put together a slate of policy recommendations to consider as you approach the ballot box.
Most importantly- get out there and vote! Local elections matter. metroideas.org/projects/stea…
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Last year, @ThinkMetro shared an informative article about gentrification. It breaks down what gentrification is and why it matters. Read here: metroideas.org/blog/gentrifi…
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9 Jul 2018
Steal this Platform: Accountability
Hamilton County collects and catalogues compelling data about Chattanooga and surrounding cities. Metro Ideas Project believes this data should be available to the public via an open data platform. metroideas.org/projects/stea…
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Metro Ideas Project retweeted
8 Jul 2018
In today's @TimesFreePress: A 48-page voter guide w/ surveys of 65 TN candidates including major Repub & Dem candidates for open governor & US Senate seats. bit.ly/2J0555W
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Metro Ideas Project retweeted
6 Jul 2018
Can Tennessee do more to harness the power of renewable energy sources? See our latest policy brief for more on how the state stacks up on energy efficiency and access to renewables. thinktennessee.org/thinktenn…
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2 Jul 2018
With @HamCoTNGov elections coming up next month- MIP has assembled a list of policies we'd like to see adopted by candidates. @UnifiEdHC @ThinkTN metroideas.org/projects/stea…
15 Jun 2018
.@dominos out here investing in...infrastructure? 👏👏 x.com/dominos/status/1006918…
13 Jun 2018
Potholes ruining your carryout 🍕🍕🍕 experience?
Since flying cars aren't a thing yet, we invite you to nominate your town for a chance to be selected to receive funds for fixing potholes near you at pavingforpizza.com
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7 Jun 2018
Fascinating work by @NewAmerica and @business on the future of work and the economy! shiftcommission.work/finding…
Metro Ideas Project retweeted
29 May 2018
EIG Economic Advisory Board member @econjared shares his thoughts on "What governments can do for the losers from free trade," and how #OpportunityZones can be a part of the solution. Read more in @TheEconomist: economist.com/open-future/20…
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24 May 2018
Fascinating research from @InnovateEconomy that captures the economic changes in the past decade, and why the Great Recession is still on the minds of many communities and voters. x.com/InnovateEconomy/status…
23 May 2018
Today, EIG published our latest study, Escape Velocity. It finds that elite communities have been rapidly pulling away from the the rest of the nation, as many communities stagnated or declined throughout the 21st century. eig.org/dci/escape-velocity
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Metro Ideas Project retweeted
23 May 2018
Predatory lending 101: Interest rates often exceed the principal amount loaned. Wow! United Housing offers many alternative ways to receive a loan without unmanageable interest rates. @ThinkMetro
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Metro Ideas Project retweeted
23 May 2018
After the Supreme Court undercut workers' right to have their voices heard, Congress should act. on.epi.org/2KLBiiK
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16 May 2018
Thanks for all of you who made it out to @pubassembly. We were blown away by the speakers' breadth of knowledge, and the ideas that have come out of exploring the Urban-Suburban-Rural divide. Keep posted for more photos and video from the event coming soon!
Metro Ideas Project retweeted
12 May 2018
It’s great to have @LittleRockMayor and @leagueofcities President Mark Stodola at @pubassembly @ThinkMetro @JodaThongnopnua introduced by our own former Mayor Ron Littlefield.
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12 May 2018
.@pubassembly is rolling this beautiful morning! Listening to @sandhyadirks and @RadioDevin from @KQED presenting some 🔥🔥🔥 on the American Suburb
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11 May 2018
Kicking off @pubassembly!! If you haven’t gotten a ticket yet, grab one ASAP! After a great intro by @AndyBerke, we’re rolling into talks by @yayitsrob and @EPB_Chattanooga
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Metro Ideas Project retweeted
11 May 2018
@ThinkMetro uncovered some unsettling statistics about predatory lending in a recent study.
#Memphis #homeownership #predatorylending
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10 May 2018
Finally! @pubassembly starts tomorrow, and there's still tickets left. Get them here: eventbrite.com/e/public-asse…