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Great article on urban design qualities of Kimmel Center in Philadelphia | extendable to civic assets more generally

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

That's why a Philadelphia Inquirer article, " A new cafe at Kimmel is the first step to a better arts center ," by Peter Dobrin, the paper's classical music critic is so great. But since it opened in 2001, the Kimmel has sent mixed signals about just how welcoming it really wants to be.

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Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

There's an article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram , " America's future sports stadiums finally at a cross roads ," suggesting that the KC vote indicates voters are tired of paying subsidies to billionaires for sports teams. The AAC cost $420 million to build, and it opened in October of 2001. Thirty years and she’s done.”

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California Forests Are Disappearing–And So Are Air Pollution Disparities

The Lowe Down

Article by Derik Suria & Meghna Pamula Air pollution is a serious public health concern. California wildfires, 1980-2000 and 2001-2020 Source: California Fire Perimeters (1898-2020) dataset by Conservation Biology Institute. Low-income communities are likely to be disproportionately affected by air pollution (Harvard study).

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University of Utah University Neighborhood Partners program and community revitalization in West side Salt Lake City/County

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

From the Salt Lake Tribune article: It was in 2001 that University of Utah President Bernie Machen (1998-2004) recognized and took ownership for the fact that, as an institution, the U was little involved on the west side.

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The Inland Empire’s Industry Resilience

The Lowe Down

Article By Anya Syed. The 2001 recession was concentrated in tech; the 2008-9 recession in housing. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, unemployment rates soared throughout the US, with rates differing across US counties. in September 2022. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Inland Empire’s.

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Has Expanding Trade with China Impacted Gender Disparities in California Education?

The Lowe Down

Article by Noah Hendelman Recent research from economists like Richard Reeves has pointed to a concerning decline in men’s health and wellbeing. One of the most visible spheres displaying this trend is education, where male and female graduation rates have diverged at alarming rates. labor markets with manufacturing industries.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

Appointed in 2001, he was also the city manager for Rock Hill, South Carolina. You can also get minutes of the council meetings dating back to 2001. You can also get articles on pay, news, employment, and more. A city guide to improving neighborhoods is the topic of recent posts. Announcements by the mayor are also found.