An Introduction to Volume 59, Issue 1: Progressive Cities, Voters and their Elected Officials, Privatized Services, Neighbors and Neighborhoods, and Housing

1. Howmight cities be more progressive or socially just?What are the building blocks, the theories of governance, and their potential and limits? 2. What motivates voters and officeholders in local government, and how do local managers assess privatized services? 3. What explains neighborhood dynamics, including conflicts between residents, and barriers to affordable housing, such as eviction, housing vacancy, and limited availability of multifamily housing?