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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 ). The federal government stopped giving extra money to cities, as their needs were increasing. Mandela versus electing Black leaders.

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

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Since 2003 the city has been growing--even with the recent hiccup of the recession + a slowing and braking on urban growth because of some shrinkage of the activity of federal government, especially in terms of leased office space and personnel.

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Community Engagement Trends for 2025

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Rebuilding Trust Through Community Engagement Rebuilding trust between governments and their communities will be a central theme in 2025. Governments can foster trust by prioritizing inclusivity and demonstrating a commitment to addressing community needs through transparency, accountability, and ongoing dialogue.

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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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How to Effectively Plan Your Public Involvement Initiative for Transport

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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. This new service was slated to launch in fall 2021 – just a few months later. school, work, etc.).

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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. One of the most current entries was on brining transparency to government. Learn more about the Council-Manager Government they have with a visit.

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20th anniversary of the blog| Urban revitalization systems thinking's greatest hits: Part two -- not transportation

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Generally, they have the power to weigh in on matters before government bodies. Rational planning is pretty static at least to me, with constrained scopes and less willingness to change approaches and recommendations as new information is uncovered. Other cities have differently named similar organizations.