{"id":10069,"date":"2022-05-25T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2022.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/?p=10069"},"modified":"2022-06-17T17:58:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T15:58:44","slug":"recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: NUP Fellows Travel Across the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Our New Urban Progress (NUP) fellows travelled to the United States from April 22 to April 30 for their second out of two delegation tours as part of their NUP fellowship.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our New Urban Progress fellows travelled within the United States to explore how cities can provide examples, best practices, and solutions on how urban areas can serve as primary actors against global crises. During their visits to Chicago, Denver, and Austin, our fellows learned from experts at the local governmental, institutional, and community levels about how they approach everything from eroding trust in democracy to the climate crisis from different urban standpoints. This tour was the second of two delegation trips, after visiting Germany last fall.You can find a recap of 2021\u2019s visit to Berlin, Leipzig, and the Ruhr Valley&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-new-urban-progress-explores-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more and read the results?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/new-urban-progress.org\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for our newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Trip: A Week across the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100690\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_3982-380b\">Friday, April 22 &#8211; A Global City<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100690\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>The first stop brought our fellows to the financial and cultural hub of the Midwest: Chicago. Our fellows explored Chicago\u2019s role as a leading example for democratic, sustainable, and innovative urban development.&nbsp;The delegation kicked off their tour with several meetings with high-ranking city officials, professionals, and institutions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chicago-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chicago-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46460\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Meeting Chicago\u2019s Deputy Mayor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their meetings with Chicago\u2019s mayor\u2019s office, our fellows had the opportunity to engage in a lively discussion with Deputy Mayor for Economics and Neighborhood Development,<strong>&nbsp;Samir Mayekar.&nbsp;<\/strong>The core topic of debate was how the City of Chicago encourages innovation and growth that is inclusive and does not leave historically excluded communities behind. How can Chicago continue to be a regional, national and international leader but also bring equity to all their communities? As Chicago faces an increasing wealth gap, racial economic inequality, skyrocketing living expenses, and all against a backdrop of the threats of climate change: What steps is Chicago taking to counter these and other challenges directly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chicago Council on Global Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How \u2013 and why \u2013 should cities be global actors? The delegation sat down with city experts to discuss this question and more. The fellows learned about the research and publications that the Chicago Council on Global Affairs has done on the subject and left with fundamental approaches to continue working on what it means to be a transatlantic city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World Business Chicago&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation met with the Executive Vice President of Innovation and Venture Strategy, Abin Kuriakose to discuss the innovation ecosystem of Chicago and how it differs from other major cities. The conversation also centered on how economic growth can be inclusive and beneficial to all residents of Chicago.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100691\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_9a4c-5717\">Saturday, April 23 &#8211; The Power of the Local<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100691\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>After Friday\u2019s meetings with city actors and political researchers and institutions, our fellows had the opportunity to meet with local communities and transatlantic actors on their second day in the Windy City.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chicago.2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chicago.2-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46463\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Progressive Actors on the Ground<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While touring the Chicago Lakeview neighborhood, our fellows learned about the role of local businesses, community actors, and the chamber of commerce in ensuring equitable local development in the city. The afternoon walking tour took the delegation through several neighborhoods, the economic core, a lakeside park, and the historic baseball stadium Wrigley Field. Along the way, urban planner Adam Rosa from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.collaboplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COLLABO<\/a>, the Chief of Staff of the local Alderman, and Maureen Martino the Executive Director of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce gave concrete examples of how different actors in the community work together on creating a more democratic and equitable community to live in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chicago.3-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chicago.3-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46465\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Round Two of Transatlantic Conversations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After last year\u2019s successful transatlantic gathering in Berlin, our fellows partook again in a transatlantic evening in Chicago. During the dinner, German Consul General to the United States, Wolfgang M\u00f6ssinger, spoke of the importance of the democratic and equitable cities providing the foundation for a stronger transatlantic relationship grounded in shared values.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100692\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_0ccf-5e87\">Sunday, April 24 &#8211; New Urban Spaces<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100692\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>Shared visions are a core pillar of transatlantic collaboration. Our fellows learned about the development at an airport on Northerly Island, which provided another example of&nbsp;shared transatlantic ideas.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chicago.4-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Chicago.4-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46467\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Mueller Central Neighborhood Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How cities reutilize urban spaces has become a topic of debate across the Atlantic. During last year\u2019s tour through Germany, our<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>fellows discovered the democratically revitalized&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/new-urban-progress.org\/new-urban-progress-recap-our-delegation-trip-across-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin<\/a>, a former airport that was shut down permanently in 2008. Now one of the largest green spaces in an urban setting, the area offers opportunities for community projects and gardens, social gatherings, and recreational activities. In Chicago, our fellows learned about a similar project commissioned by the Chicago Park District. During their meeting at the Smith Group, our fellows learned about the redevelopment plans of a former airport on Northerly Island into a park and community gathering space. Equipped with a 50-acre freshwater lagoon, woodlands, and public meeting spaces, the park in progress demonstrates the potential of shared transatlantic strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both projects in Berlin and Chicago emphasize the importance of democratic processes and public engagement during their drafting and implementation phases and are examples of successful sustainable, democratic, and innovative urban development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100693\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_31e6-caa6\">Monday, April 25 &#8211; Innovative Living Spaces<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100693\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>After a long weekend in Chicago, our fellows flew to Denver, Colorado, to visit their second city on their delegation tour through the United States.&nbsp;<\/em><em>Denver\u2019s metro area nearly doubled its population in the last 30 years, bringing economic growth but also rising living expenses to its inhabitants. Our fellows met on their first day with city officials and community organizations dedicated to creating safe outdoor living spaces.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Denver.1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Denver.1-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46469\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability as the Basis for Long-Lasting Urban Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their meeting with Cincer\u00e9 Eades from Denver Parks &amp; Rec, our fellows discussed the city\u2019s climate adaptation and mitigation policies. As the city increasingly faces droughts, flash floods, wildfires, and other climate change-related threats, Denver has adopted various strategies to mitigate the climate\u2019s impact on the population. Ms. Eades named the Stormwater Improvement Project as an example, which aims at preventing recurring flooding of open spaces that could otherwise serve as recreational areas. Securing urban spaces and re-utilizing them for public benefit is a core element in pursuing an urban development beneficial to all inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Denver.2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Denver.2-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46474\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Housing Hour&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our fellows spoke to four organizations that focus on short and long-term relief to Denverites experiencing homelessness and housing in general. The experts emphasized the importance of community engagement, networked-based community organizations, while putting lived-experience at the core of decision making, in order to create visible change in the housing crisis.&nbsp; Innovative solutions brought forth e.g. from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradovillagecollaborative.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Village Collaborative<\/a>, are the construction of tiny houses to bridge the living experiences from the streets to more stable housing. The core question during their talks was whether and how cities prepared for rising living expenses in times of drastic population and economic growth? While the city supports these efforts generally, our speakers pointed to the constant shortcomings of land and financial resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100694\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_e8b7-b1b0\">Tuesday, April 26 &#8211; Colorado Cities: Progress in the West<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100694\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>On their second day in Denver, our fellows had the opportunity to speak to officials from the mayor\u2019s office and researchers at the University of Denver on the future urban development of Denver.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Denver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Denver employs 13,000 workers. The delegation meet with a handful of them, including from the public safety, immigration and refugee affairs, art and culture, and housing departments. The interactive meeting gave us an inside look of how the Mile High City works towards its goals of making Denver more inclusive and equitable for all its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/denver.3-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/denver.3-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46476\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their meeting with John Tolva and Meghan White from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosmart.city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado Smart Cities Alliances<\/a>, our fellows discussed the purpose and potential of smart cities in the state of Colorado. Mr. Tolva spoke of the potential of \u201csmart cities\u201d in making cities more equitable during their expansion processes\u201d, highlighting their goal to improve the quality of life beyond tech through economic development and collaborative ecosystems. Also, they discussed how Colorado as a region could work together to share best practices and technologies for a wider impact across the state.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100695\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_b60f-73f0\">Wednesday, April 27 &#8211; Communicating Climate Policies<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100695\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>Our fellows traveled to Boulder, Colorado, for their final day in the Centennial State to discuss climate policies with Boulder sustainability officers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Boulder.1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Boulder.1-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46478\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Small City with Big Ambitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their meeting with various sustainability from Boulder, our fellows learned how the city punches above its weight when it comes to climate policies at the national and international level by experimenting with policy and impactful collaboration. The delegation heard a group which included, the former Colorado State Assembly Majority Leader, a lawyer working for the Environmental Protection Agency, the former Mayor of Boulder, Boulder\u2019s Chief Sustainability Officer, as well as an energy policy expert. For our experts, cities \u2013 and especially Boulder \u2013 are where much of the meaningful work towards a just transition and environmentally-friendly future first takes place. The question is how it can then be scaled up and out. Our speakers also discussed how coupling climate policies to economic security can make progressive energy policies more tangible to the public, also in more rural areas as they begin to face the consequences of climate change first hand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Boulder.2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Boulder.2-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46480\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Importance of Public Green Spaces for Public Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their hike in the outskirts of the City of Boulder, our fellows personally experienced the benefits of wide green spaces in the urban vicinity. The importance of equal access to green areas is a point often referenced in city climate action plans (such as Chicago\u2019s), as clean air and various other health benefits go hand-in-hand with the proximity to parks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100696\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_5ca2-22ef\">Thursday, April 28 &#8211; Managing Growth and Changing Cities<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100696\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>After traveling from Denver to Austin for their final stop on the NUP delegation tour, our fellows kicked off their visit with an audience at the mayor\u2019s office.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Austin.1-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Austin.1-334x500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46482\" width=\"251\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Meeting Mayor Adler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through its C40 network and other collaborations, Austin aims to share best practices with other mayors and contribute to ambitious climate policies internationally. Mayor Adler spoke of the need to manage population growth rather than encouraging it \u2013 for Adler you give 100% effort in managing growth, compared to 0% effort in encouraging it. As the city currently records nearly 160 new people per day and property value jumped from $350,000 to $650,000 in the last two years alone, he emphasized the responsibility to ensure access to basic services and affordable housing. Regarding democratic participation, Mayor Adler spoke of making democratic platforms, such as town hall meetings, more flexible and accessible to community members.&nbsp;A Democratic bastion on a highly Republican state, our meeting with Mayor Adler offered invaluable insight into how a city can pursue and implement progressive energy, housing, and innovative policies despite conservative state directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black Austin Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their first afternoon, the delegation went on a tour of Austin\u2019s historic black neighborhood to understand the historic inequalities and their influences on current politics in the city. Led by a neighborhood local, the delegation learned about prominent Black community leaders, visited several museums and discussed how different communities have contributed to the richness of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100697\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_4029-7ce5\">Friday, April 29 &#8211; Monuments of the Past, for the Future<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100697\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><em>On their final day in Austin, our fellows had the opportunity to observe yet again another example of transatlantic visions and continue to explore Austin\u2019s climate strategy<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Austin.2-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Austin.2-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46484\" width=\"375\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Transatlantic Visions of Urban Spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Democratically&nbsp; transforming a former airport in Austin into living and recreational areas \u2013 sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After visiting Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin and Northerly Island in Chicago, our delegation continued to learn about innovative ways the grounds and buildings of former airports can be re-invented for community spaces, affordable housing, and green areas in urban settings.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.muelleraustin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mueller plan<\/a>&nbsp;to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site in Austin focuses on ensuring diverse, affordable, and sustainable housing. While inspirational, our guides also discussed city legislation that prevents similar developments in other parts of Austin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rethink35<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group met with activists from Rethink35, who are advocating for stopping the current freeway expansion of the the I-35, which goes directly through the city and has historically segregated Austin. They gave their takes on how they work in networks with other groups and how they are trying to gain more support at City Hall for their cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Democratizing Policy-Making<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our fellows also discussed democratic engagement in city policies by the example of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/page\/austin-climate-equity-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austin Climate Equity Plan<\/a>, which was adopted by the city council in 2021. The plan\u2019s goal is to equitably reach net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. During the drafting process, special emphasis was laid on engaging with racially and economically diverse residents about the challenges, barriers, and opportunities facing historically excluded groups. This policy serves as a prime example of how community actors can be included and contribute to forming policies impacting their living spaces directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js normal\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-100698\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/recap-nup-fellows-travel-across-the-united-states-2\/#citem_4029-7ce5\">Saturday, April 30 &#8211; Connecting the Dots<\/a><\/button><div id=\"ac-100698\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p><strong>Going home with new ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Denver_2-854x1280.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12555\" width=\"214\" height=\"320\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After nine long days of traveling through the United States and visiting three cities, our fellows concluded the second New Urban Progress delegation tour on Saturday. Reflecting on the meetings and people they were able to meet, discuss with, and learn from, our fellows will now begin the next phase of the project and finalize their three papers on how cities can become key actors in the fight against global challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rewatch the Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-100699\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Highlights Chicago<\/h2><div id=\"ac-100699\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video small\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Postings-22.04.2022.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Postings-27.04.2022.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-1006910\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Highlights Denver<\/h2><div id=\"ac-1006910\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Postings-28.04.2022.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Postings-29.04.2022.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"false\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-1006911\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Highlights Austin<\/h2><div id=\"ac-1006911\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Postings-04.05.2022.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Postings-05.05.2022.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New Urban Progress is the joint metro initiative of&nbsp;Das Progressive Zentrum, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alfred-herrhausen-gesellschaft.de\/?language_id=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressivepolicy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Progressive Policy Institute<\/a>. The project was supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany, funded by the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"partner-item partner-view-small\"><div class=\"partner-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/partner\/alfred-herrhausen-gesellschaft\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/Alfred-Herrhausen-Gesellschaft_Logo-klein-1-500x250-2-379x200.png\" class=\"attachment-dpz-logo size-dpz-logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .partner-item -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"partner-item partner-view-small\"><div class=\"partner-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/partner\/progressive-policy-institute\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/PPI_Logo-572x200.png\" class=\"attachment-dpz-logo size-dpz-logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .partner-item -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"partner-item partner-view-small\"><div class=\"partner-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/partner\/federal-ministry-for-economic-affairs-and-climate-action\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Download-3.png\" class=\"attachment-dpz-logo size-dpz-logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .partner-item -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"person-item person-view-author\"><div class=\"person-info-wrapper\"><div class=\"person-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/diego-rivas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/Diego-Rivas-600x600.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"person-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/diego-rivas\/\">Diego Rivas<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"person-position\">Alumnus<\/div><div class=\"person-social\"><a class=\"person-email\" href=\"mailto:diego.rivas@progressives-zentrum.org\"><svg class=\"icon icon-envelope-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-envelope-o\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <a class=\"person-twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/mobile.twitter.com\/diegoinberlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-twitter\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <a class=\"person-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/in\/diego-rivas-b906092b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-linkedin\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <\/div><!-- .person-social --><\/div><!-- .person-info-wrapper --><div class=\"person-excerpt\">At Das Progressive Zentrum, Diego was a Project Manager and primarily coordinated the annual Progressive Governance Summit and the New Urban Progress transatlantic dialogue. Diego is also currently the Get-Out-the-Vote Coordinator for Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Democrats Abroad. Before that role he was Chair of Democrats Abroad Berlin and also a Bernie Sanders Delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention.<\/div><\/div><!-- .person-item --><div class=\"person-item person-view-author\"><div class=\"person-info-wrapper\"><div class=\"person-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/greta-lenzing\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/greta-lenzing-600x600.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"person-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/greta-lenzing\/\">Greta Lenzing<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"person-position\">Alumna<\/div><div class=\"person-social\"><a class=\"person-email\" href=\"mailto:greta.lenzing@progressives-zentrum.org\"><svg class=\"icon icon-envelope-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-envelope-o\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <a class=\"person-twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GretaLenzing\/with_replies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-twitter\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <a class=\"person-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/in\/gretalenzing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-linkedin\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <\/div><!-- .person-social --><\/div><!-- .person-info-wrapper --><div class=\"person-excerpt\">Greta was a junior project manager at Das Progressive Zentrum for the New Urban Progress project and the Progressive Governance Summit. She earned her bachelor's degree in politics and economics at the University of M\u00fcnster, where she worked as a tutor at the chair of \"International Relations.\" <\/div><\/div><!-- .person-item --><div class=\"person-item person-view-author\"><div class=\"person-info-wrapper\"><div class=\"person-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/karola-ammon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/Karola-Ammon-783-1-600x600-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"person-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/karola-ammon\/\">Karola Ammon<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"person-position\">Alumna<\/div><div class=\"person-social\"><a class=\"person-email\" href=\"mailto:karola.ammon@progressives-zentrum.org\"><svg class=\"icon icon-envelope-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-envelope-o\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <a class=\"person-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karola-ammon-2b1347217\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/dpz\/assets\/images\/svg-icons2.svg#icon-linkedin\"><\/use> <\/svg><\/a> <\/div><!-- .person-social --><\/div><!-- .person-info-wrapper --><div class=\"person-excerpt\">Karola joined Das Progressive Zentrum in January 2022. She studied political science at the Free University Berlin and University of California, San Diego, where she focused especially on the transatlantic partnership and the comparison of political systems.<\/div><\/div><!-- .person-item -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light alignfull\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-grey-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further articles<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"news-items-wrapper news-view-normal news-count-3\">  <div class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/responsibility-in-an-age-of-new-global-uncertainties\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/251216_dpz_politisches-symposium_header-1-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-dpz-blog-thumbnail size-dpz-blog-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Matthias Miersch (Chair of the SPD Parliamentary Group) and Astrid S\u00e9ville (Professor of Political Science at Leuphana University L\u00fcneburg and member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Das Progressive Zentrum) on stage.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"news-info-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"news-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/responsibility-in-an-age-of-new-global-uncertainties\/\">Responsibility in an Age of New Global Uncertainties<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"news-date\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Posted on<\/span> <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-01-05T14:12:33+01:00\">5. January 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-02-11T14:13:43+01:00\">11. February 2026<\/time><\/div><div class=\"news-content\">What does it mean to take responsibility today? This was the central question we discussed at the 2025 Political Symposium.<\/div><div class=\"news-authors\"><a class=\"news-author-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/aaron-remus\/\">Aaron Remus<\/a><\/div><div class=\"news-category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/kategorie\/veranstaltungsbericht\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Event Report<\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .class=\"news-info-wrapper --><\/div>  <div class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/insights-from-the-progressive-action-summit-in-london\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/DSC_9232-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-dpz-blog-thumbnail size-dpz-blog-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"news-info-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"news-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/insights-from-the-progressive-action-summit-in-london\/\">Majorities in Favour of a New Security Promise: Insights from the Progressive Action Summit in London<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"news-date\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Posted on<\/span> <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-10-15T15:36:47+02:00\">15. October 2025<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2025-10-23T09:07:18+02:00\">23. October 2025<\/time><\/div><div class=\"news-content\">Progressive government leaders and NGOs met in London for a strategy debate. Report on differences in discourse and what can be learned from them.<\/div><div class=\"news-authors\"><a class=\"news-author-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/dominic-schwickert\/\">Dominic Schwickert<\/a>, <a class=\"news-author-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/dr-florian-ranft\/\">Florian Ranft<\/a><\/div><div class=\"news-category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/kategorie\/veranstaltungsbericht\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Event Report<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/kategorie\/meldung\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .class=\"news-info-wrapper --><\/div>  <div class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/2025-german-election-briefing-learnings-for-progressives\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/christian-lue-ufT-gnygiq4-unsplash-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-dpz-blog-thumbnail size-dpz-blog-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"German Parliament Bundestag\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"news-info-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"news-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/2025-german-election-briefing-learnings-for-progressives\/\">2025 German Election Briefing: Learnings for Progressives<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"news-date\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Posted on<\/span> <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-03-07T16:01:07+01:00\">7. March 2025<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2025-05-09T16:37:54+02:00\">9. May 2025<\/time><\/div><div class=\"news-content\">Following the Bundestag elections, we analyse results, highlight missteps, and explore the key challenge for the progressive camp.<\/div><div class=\"news-authors\"><a class=\"news-author-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/dr-florian-ranft\/\">Florian Ranft<\/a>, <a class=\"news-author-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/person\/dominic-schwickert\/\">Dominic Schwickert<\/a><\/div><div class=\"news-category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/kategorie\/analysis\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Analysis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/kategorie\/debate\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Debate<\/a><\/div><\/div><!-- .class=\"news-info-wrapper --><\/div> <\/div><!-- .news-wrapper -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">To the blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Second New Urban Progress Trip Took Our Fellows to Chicago, Denver, and Austin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":10070,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[218],"tags":[194,243,191,360,321],"class_list":["post-10069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-projektbericht","tag-allianzen-des-fortschritts","tag-nup","tag-progressive-politik-und-strategie","tag-stadtentwicklung","tag-usa"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.3 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - 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