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Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities

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The S-T article quotes Ron Kirk, mayor of Dallas when the American Airlines Center was built, opening in 2001, and he has some interesting points. The AAC cost $420 million to build, and it opened in October of 2001. In Oakland, the city was willing to provide a fair amount of money, but the MLB team owner wanted even more.

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Incrementalism as a concept of iterative improvement in government project development no longer a legitimate public administration theory

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

It took 13 years to make it operational after planning first started--by contrast it took Seattle four years, and they've since expanded. Nope, in 2015, plans to move forward were scuttled, seemingly forever (" Virginia Beach was right to reject light rail extension ," Norfolk Virginian-Pilot ). Or the Norfolk light rail.

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Steve also has two master’s degrees in urban planning and economics. Their office is responsible for the effective administration and operation of all municipal services for the entire city. Appointed in 2001, he was also the city manager for Rock Hill, South Carolina. Announcements by the mayor are also found.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

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The Economic Impact of Local Parks: An Examination of the Economic Impacts of Operations and Capital Spending on the United States Economy , National Recreation and Parks Association). And if there is a lot of kid visitation, well kids don't spend money. They often bring their own food, etc. ( I can't think of a worse walk.