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Cleveland, OH
Joined March 2009
"Every property decision in #Detroit should [ask] What impact will it have on the neighborhood?" freep.com/story/opinion/colu… via @rustwire @freep
#Pittsburgh remains one of the most affordable places to own a home; #Ohio cities also high on the list bit.ly/17vnrTi @PittsburghPG
When did #Pittsburgh last have a Republican mayor? That would be 1933, according to The Digs bit.ly/1elmK6D @PittsburghPG @pgMila
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Teardown of #Pittsburgh city steps draws anger in South Side Slopes bit.ly/1b4PWf4 @PittsburghPG
At #Bethlehem Steel Stacks. Great historic walking tour! Attn: @rustwire
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Almost 3,000 people have signed a petition asking for passenger rail between Columbus, Ohio and Chicago change.org/petitions/city-of…
"They bring resources and a checkbook," says @billpeduto on working with #Pittsburgh's foundations bit.ly/HhuUyf @PittsburghPG
Bankruptcy for Ailing Detroit, but Prosperity for Its Teams @nytimes ow.ly/pO9MB
Amtrak routes through #Pittsburgh see increased ridership, reports @pgtraffic. PA gave $3.8m to keep trains running bit.ly/1ckubHM
How effective are mayoral trade missions overseas? bit.ly/192L6NL @InqCVargas looks at Philly Mayor @Michael_Nutter's trips
Help spread the word about the coolest idea in Cleveland @GCBL @Cleveland2019 @rustwire #CompostCleveland goo.gl/lFOfjd
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Vacant/ neglected properties cost the Mon Valley $19.4 million every year in municipal services and lost tax revenue bit.ly/19nfiWh
.@repjtownsend The potholes that we could be filling, instead of building these shining bridges to nowhere ... #highwaysforhabitats
This is opportunity to really evaluate whether spending millions improves quality of life @SEMCOG @repjtownsend #highwaysforhabitats
.@rejtownsend: "The @semcog (MPO) document that they publish every yr always reads like a doc of defeat & resignation" #highwaysforhabitats
Replying to @SEMCOG
@SEMCOG Long Range Plan: Assume we don't do anything to address population loss and disinvestment Jim@repjtownsend #highwaysforhabitats
#HighwaysforHabitats town hall with @LetsSaveMich starting now! Follow along and tweet your questions and ideas.
Replying to @danmoulthrop
@danmoulthrop @Richard_Florida @rustwire @rust_belt_chic @MSCSymposium Park(ing) Day is a week from today, sign up! goo.gl/W8KZ8I
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Push to preserve Hunt Armory in #Shadyside from @SenatorJimFerlo bit.ly/14UwDiQ reports @RTD_Zullo
PA Capitol pic of the day: floor tile depicting #Pennsylvania industry
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