Tag Archives: cities

On the 50th Anniversary of a Summer of Urban Warfare in America

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Are we really better off now than we were 50 years ago? Continue reading →

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The State of the City

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Three decades ago, New Jersey’s cities needed jobs, safe streets and decent schools. They still do. Continue reading →

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Why Our Cities Aren’t So Smart

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The larger vision isn’t likely to happen without larger funding. Continue reading →

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Will the Techies Save Our Cities?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Ken Dowell

Silicon Valley’s answer for continued urban growth: make our cities smart. Continue reading →

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More Pictures of Newark

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Some music, sport and finance. Continue reading →

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Can Techies and Makers Save Our Cities?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Techonomy Detroit looks at how civic tech and the maker movement can revive our cities. Continue reading →

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