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Urban Jungles Make Great Cities—Here’s How
6 insights on urban trees from Mexico City, Singapore, Paris, and beyond
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
I Vacationed in Baghdad (Twice!)
9 observations, and many photos, from Iraq’s fascinating capital. Consider visiting!
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
Civil-Service Flexibility: Empower Managers, Not Politicians
We can create more flexibility in government hiring without returning to the spoils system. The key: empowering civil-servant managers.
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
State Capacity is a Net Positive
We need efficient and effective government—no matter who is in charge.
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
There’s More to Life Than the Federal Government
Local government has a huge impact on your life—and you can make a difference!
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
Mexico’s Approach to Branding City and State Administrations
Municipal and state governments in Mexico often have logos representing entire elected administrations rather than just one politician.
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
La estrategia curiosa de marcas para gobiernos en México
Los gobiernos municipales y estatales en México a menudo tienen logotipos que representan administraciones electas completas en lugar de un solo…
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
How to Fix DC’s Bus Numbers While Minimizing Confusion
DC’s bus routes are being redrawn—and renumbered. Instead of starting from scratch, building on the existing numbers could ease the transition.
 • Greg Jordan-Detamore
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