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About That Detroit Renaissance

What chance is there for an artist-led revival in the midst of civic hemorrhage?

September 9, 2009

Shikha Dalmia

Real estate in Detroit is certainly cheap--but living in the city is not. That's because, thanks to a dysfunctional city bureaucracy, residents have to pay dearly--either in time or money--for every basic service, particularly for safety.

San Diego County Planning to Triple Size of Jail Facility in Downtown Santee, Should Consider Cheaper & Better Alternatives

July 10, 2009, 6:42pm

Adam Summers

Given the value of the land Las Colinas sits on in the downtown Santee area, and the loss in property values and development opportunities that would result from its expansion at the current site, it makes financial sense for the County to sell the land and use the proceeds to develop an upgraded facility elsewhere. The incompatibility of an expanded detention facility with the City of Santee’s current and future makeup and growth, and the resulting public opposition to the proposal, only reinforce this notion.

Cities Can Sell Abandoned Homes in Blocks

Urban revitalization needs to be based on economic realities

March 23, 2008

Samuel Staley

Payday Loans Get Pink Slip in California

Baldwin Park government tries to block check-cashing stores

March 20, 2008

Adam Summers

Stadium Doesn't Guarantee Economic Gains

Oceanside taxpayers should ask serious questions about proposed Chargers stadium

July 1, 2007

Leonard Gilroy, Samuel Staley

A City Without a Plan

Houston should be wary of the perils of planning

December 31, 2006

Leonard Gilroy, Tory Gattis

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