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Hospitals as urban anchors/revitalization levers, not usually, but with great potential to serve communities in important ways: Examples are two forthcoming projects by Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

providing high quality people spaces within a hospital complex becomes very difficult (" Penn’s new hospital belatedly recognizes pedestrian space is a public health issue "). Inga Saffron of the Philadelphia Inquirer makes the point that because hospital planning is in large part focused on accommodating cars in parking, etc.,

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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. City Manager Lynch blogs on everything from budget concerns to public service. 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.

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Top 50 City Government Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

Lynch writes on everything from the budget to public service. She is the Hayward, California city manager and has worked in the office since 2006. Steve Pinkerton has been the city manager of Manteca since 2008. Blog from the Office of the City Manager. This city manager serves the town of Lowell, Massachusetts.

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