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Last week, CPHA examined Baltimore's plans for a bike-share program, Charm City Bike-Share, and the importance of connecting bicycle transit to Baltimore's greater public transit network. A recent

Will a new local-hiring law finally decrease Baltimore's high unemployment rate?  On Monday June 3rd, the City Council unanimously approved legislation that requires contractors with significant city funding to

Baltimore's high rates of income and racial segregation mean a  zip code is usually a strong proxy for the socioeconomic status of an individual.  However, a newly redeveloped

Abandoned lots aren't just an eyesore. They cost our City coffers thousands of dollars and hurt the quality of our neighborhoods. But is demolition the solution? It's not

Last week New York City launched its new bike-share program, Citibike. With bike shares gaining popularity across the nation,  CPHA took a look at these programs and the plans

Be it housing or schooling, segregation matters. Segregated communities hinder education, limit access to networks and jobs, and lead to a lower quality of life when compared to integrated

Is poverty just an "urban" problem? Not in Baltimore and not in the Nation. Poverty has long been associated with the inner city. However, a new book from the

With ongoing budget cuts being discussed in City Hall and a new City Aquatic Advisory Committee now underway, CPHA went to check out the state of Baltimore's pool

Nobody likes paying more when they pull up to the pump. Yet America's roads and transit systems are crumbling and nobody is paying the real cost of driving. So what can be done? New