New & NoteworthyNew Municipal Web Sites, Features, Trends and Recent Discoveries
July-September 2007
Trend Points to Neighborhood Privatization
The increasing prevalence of community associations has the potential to change the structure of local government in the U.S., as discussed in this interview with Robert H. Nelson of the University of MD.... Continue
Katrina - Two Years Later: Recovery in New Orleans Continues
New Orleans has bounced back, but the area may have reached an economic plateau, also marked by shifts in local demographics. See sidebar article for info on New Orleans’ changing socio-economic makeup.... Continue
Youngstown: Demolishing its Way Toward Tomorrow
Youngstown is planning for its future as a smaller, but more prosperous city.... Continue
City Web Site Invites “Two-Way Conversation”
Whether to aid in the city planning process or just for fun, the City of Rocklin’s online polls invite city residents to share their opinions. And that’s only the beginning ...... Continue
Census Web Site Highlights Business Trends
New web site from the U.S. Census Bureau is a great resource for industry-specific data across the country - or for a specific state or metro area. Don’t miss this one!... Continue
Flight Delays “Soaring” Across U.S.
Flight delays - both arrivals and departures - have reached highest levels in over a decade, according to recent reports issued by the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.... Continue
Crain’s Spotlights Chicago’s Demographics, Economy, and Lifestyle
Not your average newspaper supplement … Crain’s Market Facts provides statistics, videos, interactive maps and more for the Chicago area.... Continue
Infrastructure Safety Likely to Become Priority in Wake of Bridge Collapse
The viability of the nation’s bridges, overpasses, and other infrastructure is likely to be called into question by the tragic collapse of the I-35 bridge in Minneapolis.... Continue
Bayshore Town Center: The “New” Downtown
Bayshore Town Center - located in Glendale, Wisconsin - recently underwent a major transformation from an average mall to an impressive “suburban downtown.”... Continue
Mayor Uses Blog as Powerful Tool to Communicate with Residents
Round Lake Mayor says starting a blog is the smartest thing he’s done as mayor. Visit his blog and you’ll see why!... Continue
Safety of Brevard County Drinking Water in Question
Chlorine byproducts are showing up in Brevard County, Florida drinking water in levels that are considered to put residents at risk.... Continue
Bike ... Walk ... Public Transportation ... Carpool? Data Shows How Commuters Get to Work
San Francisco ranks among the top U.S. cities for percentage of its workforce that walks, bikes, or takes public transportation to get to work.... Continue
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