Tag: political will

It’s the Complexity, Stupid! (Try ‘splainin’ that in an elevator)

Ben Brown
Ben Brown April 4, 2016
I’m writing this as Wisconsin voters appear poised, if we’re to believe the hyperventilating pundits, to push the reset button on the 2016 presidential primary season. All bets are off from here on. Not the smart money, though. That’s because the presidential campaign is likely to play out within boundaries shaped... Continue Reading
Category Community Development, Planning and Design, Public Engagement, Theory and Practice
Tags affordable housing, Ben Brown, comprehensive planning, government policy, political will
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Neighborhoods First (and Goal)

Howard Blackson
Howard Blackson Twitter Instagram February 2, 2013
San Diego’s new Mayor, Bob Filner, was elected on a “Neighborhoods First” campaign, as it was apparent that downtown and a select group of out-of-town developers had the past administration’s undivided attention. Today, the older, hip, cool, streetcar neighborhoods are experiencing development pressure for new... Continue Reading
Category Community Development, Development, Economic Development, Experience, Planning and Design, Public Policy, Theory and Practice
Tags community plan, Howard Blackson, political will, San Diego, zoning overlay
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