Category Archives: Local

Palmdale: Housing and New start for offenders

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Davenport Institute

Last year a housing rehab program in Palmdale opened to offer hope to ex-offenders. More »

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Hermosa Beach, CA: control to residents

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Davenport Institute

The City of Hermosa Beach, CA continues to get things done in hard times by looking to its most valuable resource: its residents. More »

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Lakewood: Transparency and Accountability

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Davenport Institute

if the organization is able to draw from a broad base of the community (and not just attract a few gadflies), it could be the start of a new culture of engagement in the city More »

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Book Review: Slow Democracy (Clark & Teachout)

Posted on January 11, 2013 by pnpeters

Book Review: Slow Democracy by Susan Clark and Woden Teachout (Chelsea Green Publishing, 204pp) “Remember, for this is the kernel of the matter, that the theory of democracy assumes a far higher level of good sense, judgment, honest purpose, devotion … More »

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DIY Urbanism

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Tod Newcombe, editor of governing.com, looks at how, in an age of budget cuts and scaled-back city planning, everyday residents are taking responsibility for vacant and public spaces in their communities More »

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