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Vision Zero initiatives on the decline: Cache County Utah shows another way

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For example, in a blog entry in 2016, I suggested that such information be provided at the Council District scale and that ward-focused committees address traffic safety and sustainable mobility in concerted ways.

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BTMFBA: maintaining arts spaces in the face of rising real estate values | Seattle, New York City

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The Times article is more photo essay, but like the Equinox Studios article, has some kernels of wisdom on how properties have been able to remain comparatively low rent. Artists can and will work anywhere and, like their work itself, they’re limited only by the extent of their imaginations — and their finances. Mycella Collective.

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No more housing filtration? (at least in big cities)

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From the article: Homeowners have long outspent renters in Toronto’s census metropolitan area; a decade ago, their average bills were $1,516 per month versus tenants’ $1,043. per cent in 2016, and to 30.28 per cent in 2021. per cent more than they did in 2016. From 2016 to 2021, renters’ average bills went up 48.2

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Revisiting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County as an opportunity for city-county consolidation: The "RiversCity" proposal

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can do to start working better together as a region (Baltimore Business Journal op-ed ," 2016), and I support efforts to do this for St. Part 1: Overview and Theoretical Foundations ," 2021). According to the article, 39 communities make up "Rivers City," ranging in population from 232 to 23,000. Louis City and County (" St.

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Park system ratings for 2023 | Trust for Public Land ParkScore® rating system

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DC produced a parks master plan, allegedly, about 6 years ago, but only an executive summary has been released. -- " Five examples of the failure to do parks and public space master planning in DC ," 2021 But the summary is good, and acknowledges the importance of the National Park Service in providing park space.

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Proof of Broken Windows theory in Philadelphia and New York City

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From the article: One study of Philadelphia’s Basic Systems Repair Program found that when even one home on a block received repairs, there was a 21.9% decrease in homicide rates.

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Follow up: arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities: experience versus retail

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As commercial districts shift to what I sometimes call "eater-tainment" (" Successful retail today often includes food, experiences, social elements, and isn't rote ," 2016), the reality is that when going to a sports event, consumers aren't interested in shopping at retailers--unless they sell team merchandise exclusively--they want experiences.