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David Kidd

Photojournalist / Storyteller

David Kidd is a photojournalist and storyteller for Governing. He was the art director and staff photographer at Teacher magazine and the American Journalism Review before joining Governing in 2008. He can be reached at dkidd@governing.com

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The Future of Community Design
Can Storm Barriers Save New York City? One Critic Says No.
The Army Corps of Engineers has proposed building 12 separate storm surge gates across the mouths of canals and waterways of the city's harbor. But environmentalist Tracy Brown questions the soundness of the plan.
March 22, 2023
 · David Kidd
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The Future of Community Design
The Latest Plan to Protect New York City from Storm Surges
Environmentalists are pushing back against a proposal to install 12 moveable gates in local waterways. They say the plan needs more local input and less focus on the storm surge problem.
March 16, 2023
 · David Kidd
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The Future of Community Design
Dining Sheds Are NYC's Last Vestige of the Pandemic
Before COVID-19, just 1,400 city restaurants had outdoor permits. Today there are 13,000 of the structures scattered across the five boroughs, and many are showing wear and tear from life on the street.
March 10, 2023
 · David Kidd
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The Future of What’s Happening Now
The Nation’s First Transgender State Senator Stands Out by Fitting In
With a life-long love of government and politics, Sarah McBride is starting her second term in the Delaware Legislature.
March 6, 2023
 · David Kidd
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The Future of Finance
The Biggest Public Finance Issues to Watch in 2023
State surpluses are up. So too are appetites for more spending and tax cuts. But inflation has reared its ugly head and the possibility of a recession is very real. Governing sorts out this year's financial picture.
Feb. 1, 2023
 · Alan Greenblatt, David Kidd, Jared Brey
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The Future of What’s Next
The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2023
State coffers are overflowing, but inflation could put a pinch on spending plans and tax cuts. The labor market remains tight just when the demand for more teachers is skyrocketing. And then there are the ongoing culture wars. Welcome to 2023.
Jan. 10, 2023
 · Alan Greenblatt, Carl Smith, David Kidd, Jared Brey
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The Future of Community Design
A $3B Train Finally Arrives in Suburban Washington
After years of construction problems, safety issues and the pandemic, the last section of a 23-mile commuter rail project is complete, connecting the region's international airport and outer suburbs with Washington.
Dec. 13, 2022
 · David Kidd
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The Future of What’s Happening Now
New York City’s Public School on an Island
A maritime high school draws students from every borough and every background. The school's career-themed curriculum is as novel as its location, with an emphasis on the marine sciences.
Nov. 28, 2022
 · David Kidd
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The Future of Community Design
Righting the Wrongs of Urban Renewal
Several institutions and individuals have stepped up to rectify past injustice by bringing investments — and people — back to a decimated Louisville neighborhood.
Nov. 11, 2022
 · David Kidd
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The Future of What’s Happening Now
A Day in the Life of a Local Campaign
As election day approaches, a Maryland candidate for office uses every minute to secure every vote.
Nov. 7, 2022
 · David Kidd
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