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Development Is Different For Cities, Chester Smolski
Development Is Different For Cities, Chester Smolski
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"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."
Why Not 'Soak' The Visitors?, Chester Smolski
Why Not 'Soak' The Visitors?, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Providence Mayor Vincent Cianci has a financial problem, which is not uncommon these days for just about any mayor. Center cities are faced with a host of problems that require sizable expenditures to address. And with the downturn in an economy making a feeble effort to recover, available resources are in scarce supply."
Rhode Island Is Bigger Than Nauru, Chester Smolski
Rhode Island Is Bigger Than Nauru, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"It's not easy being the smallest kid on the block. Taunting and joking about ones small physical stature can do an awful job on one's ego and self-esteem. In a sense, the same is true if one is a resident of the smallest state."
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."