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Brooks Rainwater

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Dad, Husband, President and CEO @urbanlibcouncil | Writer @FastCompany @CityLab @Techcrunch + others | Past @leagueofcities @aianational

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Brooks Rainwater is President and CEO of the Urban Libraries Council.

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The 15-minute city can make urban living more sustainable-and inspire the suburbs

The 15-minute city can make urban living more sustainable-and inspire the suburbs

The simplest way to reduce transportation emissions is making it easier to not drive. And even in places wher…

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2021 is going to be the summer of cities

2021 is going to be the summer of cities

In my post-vaccinated state, I recently reentered the world of travel with a trip from Washington, D.C., to N…

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The Local Policies That Will Outlast the Pandemic

The Local Policies That Will Outlast the Pandemic

In America’s largest cities, new programs to boost public space and housing are among the most prevalent and …

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The future of cities is walkable, healthy, resilient places

The future of cities is walkable, healthy, resilient places

Cities throughout time have faced challenges, vast changes, and civil strife, but our future-much like our pa…

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Strategies for Libraries Responding to the Critical Issue of Homelessness

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By Brooks Rainwater
| urbanlibraries.org
Just a few weeks ago, we gathered more than 40 library directors and CEOs from across North America for our 2nd Annual CEO Roundtable in Los Angeles, CA. Held in partnership with the LA County Library and the Los Angeles Public Library, the event focused on strategies for public libraries’ responsiveness to the critical issue of homelessness.
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Gathering Data to Increase Understanding of Libraries

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By Brooks Rainwater
| urbanlibraries.org
Written by Brooks Rainwater, President and CEO, Urban Libraries Council As someone who has spent a large portion of my career leading research programs, I recognize the power of data to better inform our understanding of major issues, provide the ability to conduct more thorough analysis and thus lead to stronger decision-making. It’s one of the reasons I was eager to strengthen ULC’s research capabilities when I started as President and CEO.
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Driving Greater Advocacy for Urban Libraries

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By Brooks Rainwater
| urbanlibraries.org
Over the past few months, ULC has visited Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to garner more support and funding for policies that strengthen and advance the essential role of public libraries. Through engagement with lawmakers in Congress and U.S. federal agencies, we are advocating for federal legislation and resources to empower public libraries to meet evolving community needs.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes I have used one when I was very young, but the memory is fading.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Just Get Up and Walk, because it was the first article where I developed an independent storytelling voice that I carry forward to today.

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