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The Age Of Regionalism

Posted by: Deborah Myerson
Thanks to: Deborah Myerson
9 November 2004 - 9:00am

What's the best new way to deal effectively with problems of poverty, crime, racial segregation and sprawl? Start thinking regionally.

Local leaders in Chicago and Chicago Metropolis 2020, an organization promoting regionalism, have started a trend that may catch on: encouraging regional cooperation to address issues such as affordable housing, improved transit, and efficient land-use policies. Whitney Gould muses that Milwaukee and its suburbs -- as well as metro areas around the country -- could benefit from following Chicago’s lead.

Full Story: Regional thinking is the way of the future
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 8, 2004
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