Instead of blaming their problems on them, cities should learn lessons from suburbs about how to make places where people want to live, according to this editorial.
"Many regionalists point to a 2003 Brookings Report study as their creed. The report, whose basic premise is that bigger centralized government is better government, blames the problems of the cities on too much suburban growth and too much local control."
"Suburban municipalities aren't without their faults, but there is still much to be learned from suburban governmental models."
"Suburban communities, have put much time and energy into building a community in which families want to live, and businesses want to locate."
"These are the economic realities our cities need to recognize and adapt."
"No form of regionalization will solve the unique challenges facing our cities. We need strong leaders who will take the bold steps necessary to create livable urban communities for our children to play."
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