Government Innovation


Austin looks to keep their 'Live Music Capital of the World' reputation
State of Vermont gets in on creative cities
Cities making efforts to promote people over cars
Youngstown a lesson in "Change or Die"
The story behind Boulder's open source development (2 of 2)
The story behind Boulder's open source development (1 of 2)
Pittsburgh investing heavily in a creative identity
Cities prosper with open-source approach to development
SF increasingly pro indie, NYC becoming pro chain?
Small town of Renton smartly evolving from industrial to knowledge economy
'The Long Tail' city - 'Netflixing' it into profitability (4 of 4)
How can a City establish a 'beta community' to attract the creative class?
The 'projects' - 2006
Prolific downtown - Pasadena is thy name
Why great neighborhoods lose their character
'Free money' for CoolTown projects
The dawning of public-private partnerships in innovative development
West Palm Beach's second encore
Success spreading in West Palm Beach
'The projects' - 2005
Why do cities die rather than change?
How did St. Louis' downtown attract $2.5 billion?
Elements of a city code for CoolTowns: Building height
Elements of a city code for CoolTowns: Residential, office uses
Elements of a city code for CoolTowns: Retail, civic uses
What are the elements of a good city planning code for CoolTowns?
So what does a legislated city plan look like?
The making of a great neighborhood plan
Legalizing CoolTowns begins with the City
South Miami's inspiring "100% Models" idea
Planning and economic development: Like oil and water?
The first and only CoolTown-oriented regional leadership
Legalize this
Phase II: Michigan State's Cool Cities Initiative
Phase I: Michigan State's Cool Cities Initiative
Governor to his citizens: "Don't make an effort"
Q&A: Which comes first? A city-wide master plan or a built project?
What cities can do to help build infill/CoolTowns
Why it's easier to build sprawl than infill/CoolTowns (so far)
The infill/greenfield dilemma
Some rather hip mayors...
Government sponsored beer and live music?
What would a CoolTown government be like?
Which cities support CoolTowns?
If the mayor doesn't get it, forget it
Will local governments endorse CoolTowns?