Vital City

Vital City seeks to improve civic life by finding great ideas and innovative research and making them available — and understandable — to those who shape urban policy. We also seek to make relevant data accessible to anyone who wants to get a better understanding of how cities work, because we believe an informed citizenry is a crucial pillar of a healthy democracy.

Our starting point is durable safety, which we believe comes from civic well-being — decent schools, housing and jobs, inviting public spaces and vibrant local culture. A well-regulated police force has an important role to play, but it should not dominate to the exclusion of other approaches.

Through a policy journal, special reports, data analysis, public convenings and more, Vital City creates space for a broad range of political perspectives to engage in civil conversation — and to share new ideas and enlightening data about how to promote thriving cities. Our work is motivated by our love for New York City, our belief in the power of evidence and our optimism about the future of cities.

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