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Tag: Livable cities

Hello, good buy: Goodbye, healthy communities

September 14, 2012 Barbara Finch Business, Cities, Corporations One comment

In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a nation of powerful warrior women.  Legend has it that these women even cut off their right breasts….the

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Streetcar revivals to make cities more livable

July 26, 2010 Madonna Gauding Economy, Good government, Government, Infrastructure Leave a comment

Electric streetcars, often called trams outside North America, once served transit needs in scores of North American cities. Most municipal systems were dismantled in

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