Showing posts with label Law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Law. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Experimental Cities Part 1: Charter Cities

Here’s a grand urban concept that has generated plenty of recent policy debate. Economist/entrepreneur Paul Romer is advocating advancement in developing nations through the creation of city-scaled zones in which sponsor nations ensure improved “rules” (Romer’s favorite word) that allow host nation migrant populations to flourish. Think Hong Kong.

Check out Romer's TED talk below (there's even mention of military installations).



Some good points concerning feasibility, etc are raised here, here, and here, among other places.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Landmark Preservation, 'Chicago'-style

A law prof offers an alternative approach to preservation policy:

Link

Via Forbes