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Full-Text Articles in Urban Studies and Planning
Development Is Different For Cities, Chester Smolski
Development Is Different For Cities, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"It is one of the most powerful trade organizations in the country. The 13,000 members come from the legal, realty, building, financial, governmental, academic and development sectors, and many are CEOs and presidents of their companies and corporations. Most are or represent the decision-making leaders of their various constituencies, and they are the ones who make things happen in the land development of this country. So when the Urban Land Institute (ULI) meets to discuss the issues affecting this nation, one is well-advised to be there."
Glory Days Of Suburbia Are Over, Chester Smolski
Glory Days Of Suburbia Are Over, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Most Rhode Islanders would undoubtedly agree with Donald Wyatt's sterling endorsement of suburbia (Commentary Page, Sept. 7) and many would envy the wonderful experience he says he has had living in Warwick these past 40 years. After all, the suburbs are the habitat of most Rhode Islanders as well as most other Americans and, it sis presumed, these folks live there through choice."
Coping With Car Congestion, Chester Smolski
Coping With Car Congestion, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Ah, the joy of the automobile! Driving with the windows closed to eliminate outside noise and to get the full effect of the four-speaker stereo while listening to Sibelius, Brooks or Franklin, depending on one's taste; sitting in seats more comfortable than those in the living room at home; and taking in the colorful foliage along this country road in the rural wester part of the state where we are the only car on the road--how could life be any better??
The Mobile Society, Chester Smolski
The Mobile Society, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Americans are a highly mobile society: One in six American moves every year. This is nearly twice the rate of Britain and almost three times that of Japan and Ireland."
Providence's Unending Quest For Cash, Chester Smolski
Providence's Unending Quest For Cash, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"The mayor of Providence has a big problem. How can he balance a budget that addresses the needs of an increasingly large number of people, yet deal with a declining tax base that is less able to pay for theses extra services?"
Ethnic Mix Enriches Culture, Chester Smolski
Ethnic Mix Enriches Culture, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Rhode Island is unique. It is the smallest state in the country, has a different religious majority, has one of the oldest populations and has one of the largest varieties of ethnic groups in the country."
Overall Economic Development Program For The Milford Labor Market Area Of Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Overall Economic Development Program For The Milford Labor Market Area Of Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
In the fall of 1992, the Boards of Selectmen of each of the five towns which comprise the Milford Labor Market Area designated economic development representatives to serve as a regional Overall Economic Development Program Committee. This action was the result of an initiative by Massachusetts State Representative Richard T. Moore of Uxbridge, who suggested a renewal of a working relationship between the towns and the Economic Development Administration(EDA), as EDA is viewed as an agency that might complement an array of economic development efforts throughout the state.
Following a preliminary planning meeting in Uxbridge on December 2, 1992, this …
Overall Economic Development Program For Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Overall Economic Development Program For Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
During the Summer of 1992 an informal group of Berkshire County economic development representatives gathered, at the initiative of the City of Pittsfield. to discuss renewing a working relationship between themselves and the Economic Development Administration (EDA), as EDA is viewed as an agency that might complement an array of economic development efforts throughout the county. This group sought the advice of William Fitzhenry, Economic Development Representative, during August. Based on his advice and with the assistance of the University of Massachusetts. Donahue Institute. this informal group sought out technical assistance from the Center of Economic Development, an EDA sponsored …