Defining 'greatness'

Article Abstract:

Mayor Kip Holden has declared that Baton Rouge will be the next great city in America. Good public participation, regional governance, investments, planning, and young educated professionals are among the elements that great cities have in common. A comparison of Baton Rouge and other cities such as Austin, Nashville, Portland and Raleigh-Durnham is supplied.

Editorial, Cities and towns, Public opinion

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All in the family

Article Abstract:

The city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana faces the challenge of building a family-friendly suburb to retain and attract young urban professionals. Details on comparison with other U.S. cities and how Baton Rouge can address the issue are discussed.

Personnel administration, Column, Recruiting, Suburbs, Industry hiring, Family assessment, Yuppies

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God responds ... sort of

Article Abstract:

The controversy surrounding the lectures of New Orleans Mayor Clarence Ray Nagin Jr. is presented.

United States, Mayors, Speeches, lectures and essays, Nagin, Ray

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