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Tag Archives: Jobs
Changing the Structural Neglect of Local Governments
“We are still driving on Eisenhower’s roads and sending our kids to Roosevelt’s schools.” – American Society of Civil Engineers President Blaine Leonard, 2010 Cities aren’t static. They are living, breathing places that require constant monitoring to flourish. It’s what … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, ASCE, Cities, Dan Gilmartin, Economic Development, Economics, Economics of Place, EoP, Infrastructure, Job Creation, Jobs, Lets Save Michigan, Sustainability, Urbanism
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Detroit’s Importance
The following shortened blog post is adapted from my column in the upcoming March/April edition of The Review magazine. The editon will be filled with stories about how Detroit is being reimagined and reinvigorated. ***************************** Imagine your body without your … Continue reading
Posted in Prosperity Agenda
Tagged 21c3, Cities, Detroit, Economic Development, Economics, Economics of Place, Innovation, Job Creation, Jobs, Lets Save Michigan, Lou Glazer, Michigan Future Inc., Michigan Municipal League, Placemaking, Quicken Loans, The M@dison Building, Urban Design, Urbanism
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State and Federal Policies- the Real Drivers of Tax Abatement Abuse
A recent New York Times article illustrates the high stakes game of chance that cash strapped, job deprived communities play when extending large tax abatements to corporations. On a company’s promise that an abatement of taxes will bring jobs and … Continue reading
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Tagged 21c3, Cities, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Job Creation, Jobs, Lets Save Michigan, Michigan Municipal League, New York Times, PA 198, Prosperity Agenda, Sustainability, Tax Abatements, Urbanism
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The City Beautiful?
“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” – Winston Churchill Bear with me, please. Here goes… Most people tend to hang out with friends whose company they enjoy. Most people listen to music that personally moves them … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Economic Development, Physical Design & Walkability, Prosperity Agenda
Tagged Architecture, Churchill, Cities, CNU, Economics of Place, Infrastructure, Jobs, John Norquist, Lets Save Michigan, Placemaking, Planning, Transportation, Urban Design, Urbanism
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