Today In My City

Community Engagement

3 articles

Diverse city residents collaborating on transit system blueprints, symbolizing community engagement and the path to improved user experience.
Transportation & Transit

Local transit authorities must build trust to improve user experience.

City crews removed protective bollards and curbs on several recently-installed bikeways in early March 2025, an action that Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin Hodge questioned, according to Streetsblog

Chloe Jenkins·August 20, 2026
Diverse group of citizens actively participating in a city planning meeting focused on arts and culture, with art installations visible.
Arts & Culture

Cities Seek Public Input for 2026 Art and Culture Plan

In Sioux Falls, a striking 89 percent of residents want more dedicated arts and culture spaces.

Caitlin O'Malley·July 11, 2026
A lively city street filled with people enjoying year-round outdoor art and music, illuminated by festive string lights.
Arts & Culture

What is Year-Round Arts Programming and Why Does it Matter?

In City X, a summer jazz festival that once packed parks for a single weekend now anchors a year-round music academy, boosting local business revenue by 18% in off-peak months.

Caitlin O'Malley·June 29, 2026