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CREATIVE CITY NEWSLETTER: JULY 2003
ISSUE 8: NEW OPPORTUNITIES
ISSUE IN FOCUS: E-government
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CREATIVE CITIES IN THE
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Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is 21st Largest City:
Boosted by aggressive annexation laws and a steady influx
of newcomers, Charlotte is on the verge of entering the top
20 of America's largest cities.
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/news/6270061.htm
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Model May Merit a Look:
Downtown revitalization offers a solid ideas – but not
a blueprint
http://www.indystar.com/print/articles/8/029698-8998-009.html
Kansas City, MO
Filling In The Gaps Of Kansas City's Urban
Fabric: Midwest-based Urban Coeur Development is combining
historically rehabilitated lofts and commercial space with
new construction townhomes to create a new boulevard park
community in the heart of Kansas City's downtown neighborhoods.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/5840228.htm
Louisville, KY
Louisville's 'Fourth Street Live' To Begin
Construction: Louisville is set to transform their
ailing downtown Galleria into a mix of retail and entertainment.
http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2003/03/13/
ke031303s380250.htm
Marquette County, MI
*All-American Community Honor*:
County wins title- Read about the unique presentation!
http://www.miningjournal.net/archive/2003news/06-june/06-15_1.html
http://www.miningjournal.net/archive/2003news/06-june/06-14_1.html
http://www.miningjournal.net/archive/2003news/06-june/06-14_2.html
Oakland, CA
No Need for Kids to be Bored in Oakland:
Despite budget cuts, affordable youth programs abound.
http://www.timesstar.com/Stories/0,1413,125~1486~1497539,00.html
Orlando, FL
Mayor Wants Stars to Shine on Major Stage
in Orlando: Mayor Buddy Dyer has big plans for a performing-arts
center in Orlando -- big seating capacity, big price tag,
big-name acts.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orl-asecarts
center03070303jul03,0,4454182.story?coll=orl-news-headlines
Prince George’s County, MD
Arts council, M-NCPPC create 'birds i
view' exhibit to boost tourism, profile local artists:
Inspired by the success of the Washington, D.C.'s "Party
Animals" and Baltimore's "Fish out of Water"
campaigns, the county launched a similar public arts program
earlier this year called "birds i view," with the
goal of promoting tourism here, highlighting local artists
and raising funds for youth art programs.
http://www.gazette.net/200321/entertainment/
coverstory/159711-1.html
Roanoke, VA
Workin’ for a’Livin:
Teens enter work force through a youth-employment program.
http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story151943.html
Rochester, NY
Mayor’s Showcase Reveals Gems:
Tour-goer Rosia Jones says she never knew of farm in city
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/news/0622story11_news.shtml
San Jose, CA
New San Jose Arts Funding Plan Advances:
Organizations may get a say in determining source of monies
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/6061871.htm
Shelby County, TN
City announces largest development in
history: The city of Alabaster has announced a new
interstate retail development to be located at the intersection
of Interstate 65 and Highway 31.
http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/archives/
index.inn?loc=detail&doc=/2003/May/20-2123-news04.txt
St Louis, MO
A Renaissance In Downtown St. Louis:
Luring suburban residents back to the city is at the heart
of the St. Louis effort to rejuvenate downtown.
http://nreionline.com/ar/real_estate_downtown_renaissance/index.htm
St Paul, MN
EPA Gives $400,000 Toward Sanctuary Project:
An effort to convert an old rail yard along St. Paul's Mississippi
River corridor into a park and nature sanctuary got a boost
Tuesday when the Environmental Protection Agency gave it $400,000
to clean up contaminated soil.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/5992659.htm
State of Maryland
State Arts Designation Sets Stage for
a Downtown Revival: This summer a large swath of downtown
Frederick begins life as an arts and entertainment district,
offering artists a package of tax benefits that the city hopes
will help fill empty retail space, boost tourism and jazz
up the place.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/
A60896-2003May31.html
Ventura, CA
Fair Teaches Youths Responsibility:
Ventura County Fair is just around the corner and, along with
it, the Junior Livestock Auction -- arguably the largest youth
program in the county and one of the fair's main attractions.
http://www.insidevc.com/vcs/county_news/article/0,1375,
VCS_226_2099410,00.html
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