Transition of power

Obama's attention to urban policy

Top aides say President-elect Barack Obama plans to institute a new office of urban policy. The goal is to help cities that are dealing with dwindling finances and growing infrastructure and housing needs, with the current economic crisis adding to the problem.

Guests

• R. T. Rybak: Minneapolis mayor.
• Shirley Franklin: Atlanta mayor.
• Rachel Godsil: Law professor at Seton Hall who focuses on the race, poverty and land use.

Resources

• Obama/ Biden plan for cities
• City of Minneapolis
• City of Atlanta