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October 25th, 2008
Ohio lawmakers warn of politics in grant program Euclid Corridor Project Leaves the Station Blundering Mayor Jackson and City Council Chamber kicks off Project 360 The Living Cities
An August 2008 Forbes.com report that named Canton, Cleveland and Youngstown to its list of top-10 “fastest-dying cities” has generated much local discussion. Western Reserve PBS gave community leaders an opportunity to respond in a one-hour live broadcast.
Last 5 posts by Ed Morrison
- Signing off - February 3rd, 2012
- "The current global development model is unsustainable" - February 1st, 2012
- Market opportunities for developing Chicago's green economy - January 29th, 2012
- Plain Dealer flubs its explanation for firing Tony Grossi - January 27th, 2012
- Linking and leveraging university assets to strengthen regional economies - January 27th, 2012
October 25th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
The first item in this list, politicization of grant making from the Third Frontier program, is a serious concern. Taxpayer money should fund the best technology, period. There is evidence that the current administration is progressively increasing the role of political concerns in the awarding of grants–quietly, but inexorably. This is a prescription for political concord, and economic mediocrity–at best.
October 26th, 2008 at 12:07 am
I watched an evening of Living Cities on one of the Cleve cable access channels a week ago. I think the people who were there were the ad hoc committee members, at least it seemed that way. I was very impressed with the Lorain Co rep. Eric Mansfield from WKYC hosted it. If you all get a chance, when you are channel surfing, look for it.
October 26th, 2008 at 3:04 am
J:
I agree completely.
October 28th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
That whole Euclid Corridor thing is going to waste if RTA doesn’t get its act together _fast_. Yesterday’s “Health Line” was running 26 minutes late, couldn’t collect fares, and didn’t even have standing room. It has its own lane and STILL gets stuck in traffic… slower than the old #6 even.
Epic fail, as the kids say.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
$1 million contribution for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Dinner.
54,000 children could receive one hot meal a day for three months.