[OMS_MANAGERS] Roundup of Interesting Reports/Blogs/Articles

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

CDC: Mask-wearing indoors, on public transportation recommended in Oregon counties:  People in 24 Oregon counties - including the county around Portland - and 15 counties in Washington state should resume mask-wearing indoors in public and on public transportation, according to recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here<https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2022/07/06/cdc-indoor-public-trasnportation-mask-wearing-recommended-in-oregon-washington-counties/65367953007/> for more info.

Making local economies prosperous and resilient: The case for a modern Economic Development Administration: This report<https://www.brookings.edu/research/making-local-economies-prosperous-and-resilient-the-case-for-a-modern-economic-development-administration/>  from @BrookingsInst on the reauthorization of the EDA makes a strong case for the Main Street Movement. The future must be built around inclusive growth, robust entrepreneurial ecosystems, and increase quality of life.

New study shows streets are safer with public art: Can art make streets safer? As part of Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative<https://asphaltart.bloomberg.org/>, a new study found that city streets became considerably safer for pedestrians after incorporating art into roadway redesigns. This blog post<https://www.bloomberg.org/blog/new-study-shows-streets-are-safer-with-asphalt-art/> shares the findings of this study.
Advancing Active Living Through Adaptive Reuse: This blog post<https://www.planning.org/blog/9219445/advancing-active-living-through-adaptive-reuse/> from @APA_Planning gives a great overview of approaches to community-driven adaptive reuse! It is part of the Everyday Destinations series, which focuses on increasing physical activity in small and rural communities through everyday destinations.

Where did all the public benches go?: This article<https://www.archdaily.com/983657/where-did-all-of-the-public-benches-go> discusses the importance of public gathering spaces but at the same time how many cities are seeing a decrease in public benches.
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