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February is African-American History Month: Urban planning history -- the attempt to make Roxbury a separate city from Boston

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While the Roxbury initiative was voted on, twice, it didn't pass (" Separatist City of Mandela : Boston Voting on Proposal to Let Black Areas Secede ," Los Angeles Times ). They wanted to control development. Mandela versus electing Black leaders. The proponents asks focused on giving Black people decision-making power.

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Community Engagement Trends for 2025

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It highlights the importance of trust-building in community development. By 2025, governments are expecting to continue developing strategies to remove these barriers. For instance, this could include helping people visualise projects that includes urban planning and new playgrounds.

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

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There's an article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram , " America's future sports stadiums finally at a cross roads ," suggesting that the KC vote indicates voters are tired of paying subsidies to billionaires for sports teams. redevelop RFK Stadium site ," Washington Post ). I'm not sure I agree.

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How to Effectively Plan Your Public Involvement Initiative for Transport

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The first installment will focus on effectively planning a public involvement initiative. From urban planning and public transportation development to local government projects, the public should always play a vital role in the decision-making process and have their voices heard.

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Montgomery County Maryland Planning Board resigns

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The council, which appoints the board, voted unanimously in a closed session Tuesday to ask the entire board to resign, according to two people familiar with the vote. The upheaval in the planning agency’s governance has shocked even longtime political observers in a county accustomed to intense development spats.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

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News, updates, and future plans are often the topics of posts. Steve also has two master’s degrees in urban planning and economics. Visitors can read about his many departments from community development to youth works. Often encountered by the city manager, the City Council helps propose and vote on items of interest.

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Urban planning when things are going well: DC, 2014 (The Office of Planning under Harriet Tregoning)

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Note that I like Harriet Tregoning a lot, and I love to talk about planning with her, but at the same time I try to be objective and analytical. Planning as boundary spanning and serving multiple masters. The result is policy and planning principles that will inform development, creating design that fits the character of the community.