Municipal Marketing

Chicago for Sale

Mick Dumke dives deep on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's ambitious plans to "exchange public space and public rights for private cash." Has the city learned anything from the parking meter debacle?

December 19, 2012 - Chicago Reader

Chicago to Use 'Municipal Marketing' to Help Close Budget Gap, But at What Cost?

Chicago is planning to join the list of cities monetizing their public spaces and facilities by selling ad space on city property. Past efforts by the city to launch so-called “municipal marketing” efforts have been beset by delays and missteps.

October 30, 2012 - WBEZ

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