Category Archives: politics

Obama vs. McCain – Urban Policy

urban.agent, August 21, 2008

How is urban policy represented on the respective campaign websites of John McCain and Barack Obama? This was the simple question I asked myself while reading about Obama’s economic policies.  I half expected to come out empty handed on both … Continue reading →

Posted in politics | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Instant City: Rethinking Democratic Space

urban.agent, May 19, 2008

Barack Obama recently held a rally in Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon to garner support for the upcoming primary in Oregon. Crowd estimates by the fire department show 75,000 people in attendance. The Washington Post, in their coverage of this … Continue reading →

Posted in musings, politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Green Cities: Lessons From Boston and Beyond

urban.agent, March 17, 2008

As mentioned here earlier, Boston played host to a conference on green cities. The Rappaport Institute has posted the presentations and remarks from the conference on their website. Opening slide from Daniel Schrag’s presentation. Courtesy of Rappaport Institute.

Posted in articles, economics, events, lectures, politics | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment