en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Wed, 22 May 10:54:36 PDT http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/gov-bike-lane-battles-heat-up-san-francisco-chicago.html Wed, 15 May 14:0:00 PDT Cities like San Francisco and Chicago are running into resistance from drivers as they try to meet demand for more bike lanes. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-cities-ramp-up-data-projects.html Thu, 9 May 14:0:00 PDT Better ways of using data can speed up solutions to urban issues. But a number of traditional problems stand in the way. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-complete-streets-policies-surge-popularity.html Tue, 30 Apr 14:0:00 PDT A new report says 488 states, counties and cities now have a plan that calls for streets that are "safe for all users of all ages and abilities." http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-preservation-tax-credit-at-risk.html Tue, 30 Apr 9:0:00 PDT The historic tax credit, which has helped preserve thousands of old buildings in cities across the country, is at risk of being eliminated. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-tom-menino-bostons-urban-mechanic-mayor-not-running-reelection.html Mon, 1 Apr 8:0:00 PDT After five terms, the city's longest-serving mayor will leave office at the end of the year. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-grand-rapids-michigan-economy-rebounds.html Thu, 28 Mar 10:0:00 PDT The Michigan city is rebounding, and its secret to success includes partnerships and a regional agenda. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-school-success-detroits-tax-dilemma-local-government-anniversary.html Thu, 7 Mar 8:0:00 PST Can one school revitalize a whole city? http://www.governing.com/columns/Is-It-Time-to-Revive-Boarding-Houses.html Thu, 14 Feb 11:0:00 PST Over time, single room occupancy hotels became the housing of last resort for the poorest and most troubled segment of an urban population and have all but disappeared. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/The-Mayor-Had-Chutzpah.html Mon, 4 Feb 14:0:00 PST Ed Koch, the lively, contentious mayor of New York City who died at the age of 88 on Feb. 1, left an indelible mark on the city where he lived and worked for most of his life. http://www.governing.com/columns/urban-notebook/col-us-cities-consider-capping-parking-spots.html Thu, 31 Jan 8:0:00 PST Cars are being kept out of popular pedestrian areas worldwide and the movement is coming stateside.