January 5, 2009
How Arts and Creativity Contribute to Silicon Valley's Success
Our friend and colleague Kim Walesh was recently commissioned to write a piece about how San Jose thinks about the arts, creativity and economic development.  In it, she writes about the city’s goal…
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Looking Forward to 2009: Openings and Construction Starts
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Atlanta: not on the list

2009 looks like it’s going to be a big year in transportation. Of course we’re all excited about the promise of the Obama administration, and we’re…

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January 2, 2009
#atlgas is a recipient of Streetsblog's 2008 Streetsie Awards
.. filed as “Welcome to the Future Award”
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January 1, 2009
Agglomeration Economies

This is what made Buckhead successful that Atlanta’s nightlife now lacks.

Update: My friend reminded me yesterday that the other thing that made Buckhead successful was that young, white women felt safe going there. Should downtown someday feel safe for young, white women, it would cause a chain reaction.

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National New Year's Resolutions

My Fellow Americans, I wish you a joyous and prosperous new year, though just as people start calling it winter on December first, when it really happens after December 20th, perhaps the same is true this month too.

However, in the spirit of the season, and because so many people think they have elected a God, rather than someone to simply run the country, let us offer a few resolutionary urgings for the new years ahead.

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December 30, 2008
Diverse Landscapes Are Better: Policymakers Urged To Think Broadly About Biofuel Crops
Scientists have found that growing more corn to produce ethanol, creating less diverse landscapes, reduces the ability of beneficial insects to control pests, a loss valued at about $58 million per…
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What about the Vacancies
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Consider: what would it take for cities to consider allowing small, low-impact industrial uses in commercial zones?

With thousands of stores expected to close next year, the big…

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December 29, 2008
Sleep - Eric Whitacre
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Changing Drivers' Perceptions Of Law Enforcement May Deter Drunk Driving
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The GA Legislature should take heed of studies like this. If they would stop preventing reasonable enforcement measures, perceptions would soon change - thus deterring some of the…
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December 27, 2008
Head And Neck Injury Risks In Heavy Metal: Head Bangers Stuck Between Rock And A Hard Bass
Head banging increases the risk of head and neck injury, but the effects may be lessened with reduced head and neck motion, head banging to lower tempo songs or to every second beat, and using…
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