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Dave Steele | Jan 27th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: Central | Cities: Atlanta, Miami, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh |
Two of the top ten cities for employment in 2009 are located in the state of Wisconsin. What gives? (
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Ariella Cohen | Jan 1st, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia |
Hoping to staunch the financial crisis’s toll on city dwellers, cities are creating offices of financial empowerment. Aimed at cities’ low- and moderate-income constituents, these programs attempt to break the cycle of debt and aid social mobility, even in these tough times. (
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Diana Lind | Next American City | Sep 12th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City |
Last night,
Next American City rocked out for three hours while listening to an incredible set list culled by
NAC subscriber Doug Sell. Read on to find out where the evening took us. (
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Jeffrey Hill | Jun 2nd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Baltimore, Miami |
Anchor institutions, as they are commonly defined, are those institutions (such as universities, hospitals, churches, museums, or even some large businesses) that are tied to specific cities. They drive local economies and, ideally, provide a sense of place and pride for residents. John Reinhardt wrote this editorial about the importance of anchor institutions in the Summer of 2007 detailing the role Johns Hopkins University plays in Baltimore. (
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Meredith Aska McBride | Apr 3rd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Miami |
More legislation news for homeowners, Obama’s education experience is reviewed, Seattle’s grocery bag fees and more in today’s headlines. (
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David Anderson | Apr 2nd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Atlanta, Kansas City, Miami, Tampa |
Mortgage defaults force Denver exodus, protestors interrupt Los Angeles mayor at Skid Row announcement, a silent killer stalks world of urban farming, former HUD secretary Alphonso Jackson forgets to pack painted portrait on his way out and a developer’s mixed-use project pays homage to Savannah’s roots. This and more in today’s headlines. (
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David Anderson | Mar 19th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Miami |
Notable excerpts of the day on the election, Supreme Court, stocks, energy, corruption, lobbyists, police, Utah’s STDs, and more from all over the country. (
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Simmons Buntin | Feb 27th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Miami |
Urban designer Paul Murrain said, “We cannot continue to believe that the landscape is sacred and the city profane.” Yet media teaches us at every poorly lit street corner that the city is profane: profanity on brick walls and sidewalks, in theaters and bookstores.
Sin City.
Star Wars and its city planet Coruscant.
CSI Miami or
New York or
Las Vegas or, who knows what lucky town is next.
Yuma, perhaps. “They must both be considered sacred,” he concludes.
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David Anderson | Feb 11th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Dallas, Houston, Miami |
The untold story in the run-up to Super Tuesday was Hillary Clinton’s elaborate live prime-time special the night before the vote. (
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David Anderson | Jan 30th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Dallas, Miami |
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Anchor institutions, as they are commonly defined, are those institutions (such as universities, hospitals, churches, museums, or even some large businesses) that are tied to specific cities. They drive local economies and, ideally, provide a sense of place and pride for residents. John Reinhardt wrote this editorial about the importance of anchor institutions in the Summer of 2007 detailing the role Johns Hopkins University plays in Baltimore. (keep reading…)
