Monthly Archives: November 2010

Bring on the Bulldozers

Posted on November 30, 2010 by urbanhistori

Two years ago I moved into one of the poorest and most crime ridden neighborhoods in the greater metro area.  I did this on purpose – partially because I was able to pick up a structurally sound but otherwise seriously … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing

Posted on November 29, 2010 by urbanhistori

Cities, particularly smaller suburban components of major metro areas, spend a lot of time, effort, and money in wooing major corporations.  Particularly in California, where Prop 13 has left cities addicted to sales tax revenue, major corps can mean the … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by urbanhistori

Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!

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