Why The Public Should Not Pay For Convention Centers

An in-depth look at the myth of economic viability of convention centers.

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January 18, 2005, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Dr. Sanders studied feasibility studies of convention centers and convention center expansions that were undertaken with public monies. His findings are eye-opening and should lead public officials to rethink their take on "if you build they will come"

Thanks to Mr. Jan D. Freitag

FULL STORY: Space Available: The Realities of Convention Centers as Economic Development Strategy

Monday, January 17, 2005 in The Brookings Institution

Community / Economic Development United States

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