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More U.S. Cities Launching Bike Sharing Programs

More American cities are following successful European cities' leads and launching their own bike sharing systems.

July 3, 2011 - McClatchy

Growth Does Not Equal Productivity

Richard Florida writes that population growth and wealth do not go hand in hand -- wealth comes from improvements in productivity. In fact, some of the areas with the biggest leaps in population are suffering real declines in wealth.

April 10, 2011 - Creative Class

The State of Iowa: Looking Good

Aaron M. Renn says that Iowa has weathered the recession well, and migration patterns have boosted cities and agribusiness.

September 18, 2010 - New Geography

Public Space Creation in Three Midwestern Cities

This piece from The Architect's Newspaper takes a look at three midwestern cities that have recently benefited from outside investments in their urban centers.

April 20, 2010 - The Architect's Newspaper

Speedy and Successful Downtown Resurgence in Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa, is undergoing a rapid and thorough urban revival -- at least when compared to other cities. By Des Moines standards, the city's pace is par for the course.

February 18, 2010 - The New York Times

Des Moines, Iowa Moves Forward with "Complete Streets" Policy

Despite opposition from businesses and neighborhood groups, the city of Des Moines, Iowa is intent on implementing a program to make local streets friendly to non-drivers.

September 21, 2009 - Des Moines Register

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