As Director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs, Adolfo Carrion brings long overdue attention to the urban areas where 80 percent of the American people live and work. He comes to the position with knowledge of cities earned in his two terms as Bronx Borough President, as a…

The Washington Post has the story we weren't supposed to discuss.  Monday the White House convenes a meeting to push forward on a national urban policy agenda.  White House Office of Urban Affairs Director Adolfo Carrion promises a "bottom up" approach to help for cities. Not clear is how…

Great news from our new Director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs Adolfo Carrión.   He told The Washington Post that he wants cities to become economic centers that can pull the country out of a recession and improve American competitiveness in a global market.

"Carrión…

From Thursday Washington Post:  Bronx politician Adolfo Carrion Jr. is expected to serve in another new White House post, implementing Obama's education and housing agenda for cities.

He has been "expected" for weeks.  Can we get on with it?

(And U.S. Chamber President Tom Donahue may want…

As Director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs, Adolfo Carrion brings long overdue attention to the urban areas where 80 percent of the American people live and work. He comes to the position with knowledge of cities earned in his two terms as Bronx Borough President, as a…

CEOs for Cities partners were recently briefed by the White House Director of Urban Affairs Adolfo Carrion and Special Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs Derek Douglas during a special conference call.

Carrion, who was a surprise guest on the call, gave an overview of how the Office of…