Denver Reinvents Itself
15 April 2005 - 5:00am
The city is combining an old pragmatism with an intensifying progressive bent.
"Coloradans have always had an independent streak, but lately, some of their decisions seem more representative of Portland, Ore., than the Rockies. And Denver, in particular, is combining an old pragmatism with an intensifying progressive bent... Indeed, Denver's mayor, a surprise winner in a crowded 2003 election, seems to personify the town's singular mix of environmental liberalism, libertarian social values, fiscal responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit."
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The Christian Science Monitor, April 14, 2005
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