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• The Daily Report

  Report from “the Shape of the New American City”

  Nick Lalla | Fri, Oct 24th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | City: Philadelphia | Tags: reaganomics, nick lalla, density, shape of the new american city, piur, douglas massey, dowell myers, saskia sassen, presidential election | 3

  This morning I went to the experts to see what the future held. What I found was some surprises from the past, a lot of questions about the future, opportunities for thought about the big election, and a new interest in Mexico City. Thoughts on the presentations of Dowell Myers, Douglas Masey, and Saskia Sassan after the jump. 

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  During the Summer, Opponents of Density Go on Vacation

  Matt Wanamaker | Thu, Jul 24th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | Tags: matt wanamaker, jersey shore, nimby, density | 13

  After fighting density at public meetings throughout the year, even NIMBYs need a vacation.  When the weather is right and they feel like escaping their one dwelling-unit-per-acre suburban subdivisions for some rest and relaxation, these neighborhood activists often head for places like the Jersey Shore. Although known for wide beaches, lively boardwalks, and amusement activities, a deeper look reveals that a good deal of the vibrancy in resort towns like those at “The Shore” may be attributed to something that many visitors would claim revulsion to in their hometowns: density. 

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