Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
JUNE 9, 2019
The study of disasters is a 'lateral discipline' that, to varying degrees embraces at least 42 other disciplines and professions (Alexander 2013). One result of having so many disciplinary perspectives is virtually to preclude consensus on the definition and classification of disasters and the concepts that go with them. Alexander, D.
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MAY 17, 2022
Article II, Section 24 of the state constitution excludes from the definition of a local act any “any bill to enact a general law classified by population or other criteria.” In 2008, the General Assembly added a provision to G.S. Population limits and similar restrictive criteria have been used in at least two property taxes bills.
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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 18, 2024
I'd say definitely not, the ridership is abysmal. The journal article " Making Cycling Irresistible ," inspired my own blog entry in 2008, " Ideas for Making Cycling Irresistible in DC." The Tribune article asks the question of whether or not the streetcar is contributing to traffic reduction. Car sharing.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MAY 31, 2023
It is important to clearly state that the analysis in this article is based on the economic reality that if a loan does not have an interest rate that is appropriately risk-adjusted for its creditworthiness, then by definition there will be cross-subsidies in operation, even if that is not overtly stated. This claim is simply untrue.
Public Policy Blog
JANUARY 3, 2014
Social Media Definitions. 2013) suggests that social activism in online spaces such as YouTube is not easily defined, but is adapted to suit movement needs—which makes social media a popular and flexible venue for activism but also highlights the challenges for scholars studying such venues. A study by Vragara et al.,
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Basic Definitions and Facts MH had a questionable reputation before it began an upgrade from its low-quality origins many decades ago. 3] Focusing on owner-occupied housing, house prices have increased faster than wages from 2016 (when they reached their pre-2008 peak level) through early 2020, reducing affordability.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
This was proposed a number of years ago for EM, first in the Barry Administration and then around 2012-2013, but the vendors fought it, with the support of now Mayor Muriel Bowser. We did this in 2008 or 2009. But definitely eater-tainment. I was involved in helping "to save" that area c. EM also closes at 7 pm!
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