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The unintended consequences of converting office buildings to housing: the need for public safety; schools; amenities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Screenshot, Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership marketing campaign, 2009. The Complete Guide to City Living , 2004, Retire Downtown: The Lifestyle Destination for Active Retirees and Empty Nesters , 2006, both by Kyle Ezell), but mostly in weak market cities where the office districts were depopulated by business.

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The Social Media President – @POTUS final #SOTU

Public Policy Blog

Bush in 2004. Right from the start of his campaign cycle up to his end, social media will have played a key part in his role as leader and figurehead. ” Take a look at previous #SOTU (2009 – present) observations from Pew Center for Research. First live webcast on the Internet happened in the President George W.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

But the district is well organized, and successfully campaigned for a more directly accessible transit station as part of a new line being developed to serve their area. When it is the Idea Store ,” 2004, Guardian ). Also see " Leimert Theater: Envisioning a Neighborhood Landmark ," KCET. s Black arts scene ," Post ).