“Since the proponents of the development plan bear more of the burden of proof when it comes to advocating change, it is often enough for opponents to raise vague concerns about issues, rather than actually prove that there will be a problem.” — Michael Perkins, Greater Greater Washington
Ballethnic: Surviving a legacy -
Two veteran dancers from Harlem keep alive the rich tradition of African-American ballet and dance in Atlanta, Georgia.
(via jessycaholland)
States seek alternatives to roadside memorials -
Delaware has created a state-sponsored garden in the place of roadside memorials, giving families an appropriate place to mourn crash victims. Although important to family and friends, transportation experts worry that the makeshift memorials distract drivers and can pose safety problems. They are also technically illegal, but few agencies are willing to take them down. Delaware’s garden has a pond with fish, water lilies, and wildlife at its center. Engraved red bricks with the names of the deceased line a path through the garden. Other states are looking into similar initiatives.
(found via Harvard Government Innovators Network)
PolitiFact Georgia hasn’t been going for very long. But there’s a trend already underway. Georgia’s most popular politicians are lying, and its least popular county governments are telling the truth.
“Since WW II our institutions have focused on the need of people to be fixed or filled. So much has gone to agencies to fix and fill rather than to mobilize people for problem solving and productivity that we have had much less progress in developing neighborhoods than we could have had.” — John McKnight
UPDATE: This situation is not as I had assumed. Read the full correction.
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