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Updating the best practice elements of revitalization to include elements 7 and 8 | Transformational Projects Action Planning at a large scale

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Around 2006 it "repaired" Thomas Circle, which decades before had been cut through with more road travel lanes. I will say that adaptive management is a lot like my old "Action Planning" approach, which uses the design method, and dates back to 2008 and observation of best practice then. Transformational Projects Action Planning.

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10 Awesome Repurposed Emergency Bunkers

Emergency Management Degree Guide

And in 2006, Bunker-42 was bought privately and re-purposed as a Cold War museum, restaurant, karaoke bar, conference center and wedding venue. Indeed, according to local government officials, there are around 2,000 in the Xuhui district of Shanghai alone. Fortunately, the threat of nuclear war eventually passed.

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Top 50 City Government Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

You can also get links to local government, such as the city office and several high schools. Mayor Jeff Graham discusses everything from the latest local happenings to items in global headlines. She is the Hayward, California city manager and has worked in the office since 2006. Mayor Graham’s View. City Manager’s Blog.

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On Demand Webinar from UNC’s Tax Center on State Response to the Pandemic

Death and Taxes

While it is not focused on North Carolina or local governments, I think there is still much in there that is likely of interest to you all. Especially because we all know that what happens at the state level impacts the local level. Recently I participated in a webinar for Kenan Flagler’s Tax Center. and New York City.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

Steve Pinkerton : He has been the city manager of Manteca, California since 2008. Various contributors to the blog post on local icons, the city, news, and more. Jeff has kept the blog going since 2006. News, updates, and future plans are often the topics of posts. There are loads of blog entries on students and tourism.