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RamonAntonio This wil probably be deemed a side issue but there is ample data to support it and I think its pertinent to at least take note of this posibility. In my research and studies regarding Chritianity...
Shane Fernandez Start reinforcing while they are young Rich. Even at this age they have to be told and learn that they have to share and not always get what they want when they want.
richheap I went to Times Square when I was over in New York a couple of months ago. It was a bit busy for me so I didn't hang around there for long. Are there any other New Yorkers out there opinions about...
richheap Thanks Shane. I'm new to this parenting lark so I like to cut and paste as much of my fatherly advice as possible. My daughter's only one though, so a bit young to understand yet!
Mary Jander Well said, Shane! I do think we as a generation (or two) have failed to impart the importance of community and fellowship to our children. That is a huge drawback and one that could seriously affect...
Mary Jander Good move on the Canadian government's part, Shane. Let's hope this kind of tracking will help to prevent jobs that could be domestic from being farmed out. I'm not saying companies shouldn't outsource....
Mary Jander Two dollars more? That's just the cost of an iced mocha at Tim's or Starbucks... or less than some pay to get money from the local ATM.
Mary Jander Hi, CitySolver. Thanks for your question. "Silos" in reference to information tech is slang for agglomerations of data (databases, repositories, applications etc.) that were created by specific factions...
Mary Jander How shortsighted can politicians be? Even a passing knowledge of urban studies will tell you that public transit boosts economic development. We can only hope for light to dawn in the halls of power,...
Shane Fernandez Rich, I understand the points you make and I agree that governments have a role. Also, yes I too empathize with the workers in Bangladesh. But many manufacturing jobs used to be here. I would advocate...
Shane Fernandez Rich, advice I would give my children would be twofold: First, know the difference between right and wrong. Once they know that they should make every effort to do the right thing as opposed to...
Susan Leach Really encouraging video. I loved hearing about these bioswales -- aside from their usefulness, they also provide visual relief from all the concrete and straight lines. But I wondered about Margaret...
richheap Of course, I agree that it's important to behave ethically, in business and in life. But playing devil's advocate, what does it mean for local people if Disney pulls out of Bangladesh? Yes,...
richheap Thanks Shane. The reason I ask about transparency tables is that I know Jones Lang LaSalle publishes one for property companies, and so I was wondering whether there's something like this for other...
Shane Fernandez Rich, I would not know about transparency tables, but as a business person myself that has travelled to various countries to do business, it is quite obvious where things are shady or where there...
Shane Fernandez Thanks for your insightful commentary Pablo. I agree 100%. We too as consumers have to take responsibility as we are the ones purchasing these items.
Shane Fernandez Mary, you make a really salient point about bringing business back home. Our Government must force companies to repatriate their profits and pay their fair share of taxes and implement policies...
Shane Fernandez Mary, you make a really salient point about bringing business back home. Our Government must force companies to repatriate their profits and pay their fair share of taxes and implement policies...
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John Dalzell, Boston Redevelopment Authority, City of Boston
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Boston is taking an “organic” approach to urban design, and some exciting synergies could result.
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China's government is barreling ahead with an aggressive urbanization campaign that has enthralled observers worldwide -- for better or worse.
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6/19/2013
Australia's looming September election is a perfect case study in the federal government's ignorance of the need for mass transit.
Margaret Newman, Chief of Staff, NYC Department of Transportation
6/18/2013
In NYC, special reflective paint, bioswales, and intermittent greenery are used to keep things cool.
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6/18/2013
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Shane Fernandez, Property Consultant & Manager
6/18/2013
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Rich Heap, Community Editor, Future Cities
6/17/2013
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6/18/2013
If we truly care about sustainable growth and the future of cities, the time is now to stop doing business in cities that permit corruption.
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6/13/2013
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6/17/2013
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In NYC, special reflective paint, bioswales, and intermittent greenery are used to keep things cool.
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6/17/2013
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6/14/2013
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RamonAntonio This wil probably be deemed a side issue but there is ample data to support it and I think its pertinent to at least take note of this posibility. In my research and studies regarding Chritianity...
Shane Fernandez Start reinforcing while they are young Rich. Even at this age they have to be told and learn that they have to share and not always get what they want when they want.
richheap I went to Times Square when I was over in New York a couple of months ago. It was a bit busy for me so I didn't hang around there for long. Are there any other New Yorkers out there opinions about...
richheap Thanks Shane. I'm new to this parenting lark so I like to cut and paste as much of my fatherly advice as possible. My daughter's only one though, so a bit young to understand yet!
Mary Jander Well said, Shane! I do think we as a generation (or two) have failed to impart the importance of community and fellowship to our children. That is a huge drawback and one that could seriously affect...
Mary Jander Good move on the Canadian government's part, Shane. Let's hope this kind of tracking will help to prevent jobs that could be domestic from being farmed out. I'm not saying companies shouldn't outsource....
Mary Jander Two dollars more? That's just the cost of an iced mocha at Tim's or Starbucks... or less than some pay to get money from the local ATM.
Mary Jander Hi, CitySolver. Thanks for your question. "Silos" in reference to information tech is slang for agglomerations of data (databases, repositories, applications etc.) that were created by specific factions...
Mary Jander How shortsighted can politicians be? Even a passing knowledge of urban studies will tell you that public transit boosts economic development. We can only hope for light to dawn in the halls of power,...
Shane Fernandez Rich, I understand the points you make and I agree that governments have a role. Also, yes I too empathize with the workers in Bangladesh. But many manufacturing jobs used to be here. I would advocate...
Shane Fernandez Rich, advice I would give my children would be twofold: First, know the difference between right and wrong. Once they know that they should make every effort to do the right thing as opposed to...
Susan Leach Really encouraging video. I loved hearing about these bioswales -- aside from their usefulness, they also provide visual relief from all the concrete and straight lines. But I wondered about Margaret...
richheap Of course, I agree that it's important to behave ethically, in business and in life. But playing devil's advocate, what does it mean for local people if Disney pulls out of Bangladesh? Yes,...
richheap Thanks Shane. The reason I ask about transparency tables is that I know Jones Lang LaSalle publishes one for property companies, and so I was wondering whether there's something like this for other...
Shane Fernandez Rich, I would not know about transparency tables, but as a business person myself that has travelled to various countries to do business, it is quite obvious where things are shady or where there...
Shane Fernandez Thanks for your insightful commentary Pablo. I agree 100%. We too as consumers have to take responsibility as we are the ones purchasing these items.
Shane Fernandez Mary, you make a really salient point about bringing business back home. Our Government must force companies to repatriate their profits and pay their fair share of taxes and implement policies...
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