Ferguson

Through more than 100 maps analyzing racial, socioeconomic, tax incentive, and urban planning, the new book from WashU professor Patty Heyda reveals how the physical environment impacts Americans’ lives.

Inside, find sliding barn doors, pastel colors, and shiplap walls.

Mayor James Knowles III, who was first elected in 2011, could not seek reelection due to term limits.

“A priority of my new administration is to tackle our region’s persistent challenges with race, disparities, and public safety.”

Delrish Moss was hired as Ferguson’s police chief in 2015. Over two and a half years, he made these dramatic changes in the Ferguson department’s recruitment and approach.

Plus, his rebuttal to critics who claim he’s not tough on crime.

“The most important thing to me is to secure the lives of other children. My son is gone—I can’t bring him back—but how can we put something in place where other children are protected?”

“In the last five years, we have probably seen five of those signature priorities really acted upon and implemented with some measure of rigor and effectiveness.”

Empty lots on West Florissant and in the Springwood plaza could see major reinvigoration.

They’re doing it through grants, podcasts, and a forthcoming documentary.