Topics: Economy
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Now Available: Issue 26!
A look at NAC’s latest issue, now available, plus a collection of online excerpts. (keep reading…) -
New Media Tools For Balancing Public Budgets
One of the more important ways that new media is being used is to shed light on the process of creating government budgets. With many state and local governments struggling to deal with huge budget shortfalls (and some even facing bankruptcy), the need couldn’t be greater. (keep reading…) -
Satire Becomes Reality at The Aqueduct
Willy Staley writes about the Aqueduct “racino” deal, and how it is eerily reminiscent of a novel about New York published only two years ago.
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Houston Bans Inflatables (and Other Fun Distractions)
No more roadside giant gorillas, strobe lights or “whirligigs” in Houston as a new ordinance kicks into effect banning “attention-getting devices.”
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Not Your Father’s Bond
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) bonds sound like a great idea. But are they? Rachel Somerstein, who attended the Sustainable City Finance conference, examines this new way to fund retrofitting buildings. (keep reading…) -
Beyond the Backlash
In the past week, the tide has turned against Creative Class icon, Richard Florida. Josh Leon, recognized as a “persistent critic” of Florida’s thinking, piles on. (keep reading…) -
Richard Florida’s Monorail
New NAC contributor Willy Staley on how the emerging Richard Florida backlash reminds him of a certain Simpsons episode—and may reinforce that case that certain cities should focus on skills, not knowledge, to reboot their economies. (keep reading…) -
Looking Ahead, Looking Back
What to expect in cities in 2010? It’s worth looking back at 2009. But here are some hints: post-industrial comeback cities, new urban role models, parks, iPhone apps, and more. (keep reading…) -
Looking Ahead, Looking Back
What will 2010 bring to Next American City, urban policy wonks, and cities in general? For starters, look back at 2009. (keep reading…) -
Best of the Web, 2009
A look back at the year’s finest reports, interviews, slideshows and feature articles from americancity.org. (keep reading…) - Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 >
